We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Team Lead for partnerships to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our partnerships team to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships that drive revenue and expand our market presence. Our team operates in two distinct focus areas :
Tax Advisor Focus : This area is centered around the Vimcar logbook, catering primarily to tax advisors and individual users (B2C).
Fleet Focus : This area concentrates on fleet management solutions under the Shiftmove brand, encompassing both Vimcar and Avrios products to serve our business clients (B2B).
Our Partnerships Team may not be new, but until now, there hasn’t been a strong focus on the team or its strategic direction. As our new Team Lead, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build everything from the ground up and shape its future. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Mobility Industry and a proven track record in building and managing successful partnerships within fleet management, Taxation or related industries.
What you'll do
- Strategic Partnership Development : Identify and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including OEMs, telematics providers, Tax partners, Financial Authorities and other technology partners to enhance our product offering, fuel our revenue growth and widen our market reach.
- Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing partnerships team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Market Analysis : Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape to inform partnership strategies and direct company decision making.
- Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partners, ensuring mutual goals and objectives are met.
- Collaborative Execution : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product development, and customer success, to ensure seamless execution of partnership initiatives.
- Performance Tracking : Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for partnership activities, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
- Contract Negotiation : Lead negotiations for partnership agreements, ensuring favourable terms that align with company goals and legal standards.
- Brand Representation : Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings to foster relationships and secure new opportunities.
What should you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred. Alternative multiple years field experience in Sales, Partnerships, Marketing or Customer Success.5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, key account management, or strategic alliances within the fleet management or related fields preferably in the SaaS industryProven track record of successfully leading and developing high-performing teams.Strong understanding of the fleet management ecosystem and related technologies.Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.You’re self-driven, proactive, persistent, pragmatic and have a can-do attitude.You enjoy solving complex problems, taking a broad and long-term perspective to identify solutionsWillingness to travel as needed to meet with partners and attend industry events.Business fluent German and English (min. C1).Why should you join us
You will be in the front seat of driving the transformation and digitalisation of the mobility and transportation industry in EuropeYou will have a lot of ownership and the ability to design and lead joint go-to-market plans, with partnersShiftmove is an established and profitable product-orientated companyMental health support : access to the Nilo.health platform for sessions with a psychologist + 1 day for mental healthA learning budget of EUR 200030 paid holiday days per year12 weeks of remote working to work from any country or continent!The choice of a range of company benefits, such as membership of the Urban Sports Club, JobRad or a subsidised BVG ticketHybrid setup : We have a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin, but how much time you want to work from home or onsite is up to you and your teamShiftmove (ex Avrios, ex Vimcar) is born from a merger of two of Europe's leading fleet management companies on a mission to build Europe's leading fleet tech company.
Driven by smart people and innovative ideas, and backed by one of the leading technology and software-focused private equity firms, Shiftmove is building award-winning SaaS solutions for mobility management.
Join our open-minded, humble, and honest group of more than 200 people from over 35 countries, who are all committed to building a better future for our clients and the industry as a whole.