Partner Acquisition Manager - German

ActiveCampaign; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing technology company is seeking a Partner Acquisition Manager for the DACH region. This role involves leading the entire partner recruitment process, establishing strong relationships, and driving partner activation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in partner management, fluency in German, and a proven track record of achieving sales goals. ActiveCampaign values diversity and offers comprehensive health benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

Growth & Development opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

Total Rewards including pension scheme

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solution channel sales and/or partner management.
• Demonstrated experience with self-generation of a pipeline.
• A proven ability to align technology solutions to complex business problems.
• A track record of consistent over-achievement of quotas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full partner recruitment cycle.
• Identify and evaluate high-potential companies.
• Establish and develop relationships with potential partners.
• Drive the activation motion for new partners.

Skills

Fluency in German

Solution channel sales

Partner management

Business acumen

Strong communication skills

Job description

As our next Partner Acquisition Manager for the DACH region, you won't just be signing new partners—you'll be the driving force behind building a robust and thriving channel ecosystem. You'll be at the forefront of our market expansion, directly responsible for identifying, recruiting, and nurturing high-impact partners that will drive significant revenue and help us achieve our ambitious growth goals. This role is a unique blend of strategic hunting and consultative enablement, where you'll see your contributions directly impact our company's trajectory and the success of our partners.

On a typical day, you might:

• Lead the full partner recruitment cycle, from initial market research to signing new partners and guiding them to their first revenue.
• Identify and evaluate high-potential companies—including agencies, consultants, IT resellers, and software companies that would be an ideal fit for our partner program.
• Establish and develop relationships with potential partners, using a commercial teaching approach to discuss joint opportunities and create a clear go‑to‑market strategy.
• Drive the activation motion for new partners within a 12‑month window, ensuring they are set up for success and are actively generating revenue.
• Serve as the primary liaison between new partners and internal teams, engaging key stakeholders in the Customer Organization, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure partner needs are met.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to enhance and develop processes related to partner acquisition and growth.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast of all activity, opportunities, and revenue, providing an in‑depth understanding of the market and competitive landscape.

The Ideal candidate will bring:

• Fluency in German, with the ability to conduct business in the DACH region.
• 5+ years of experience in solution channel sales and/or partner management, with a proven track record of ownership over territory and account management.
• Demonstrated experience with self-generation of a pipeline from discovery through to close.
• A proven ability to align technology solutions to complex, multi‑stakeholder business problems using strategic thinking.
• A track record of consistent over‑achievement of quotas and revenue goals.
• Strong business acumen, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a high level of urgency and ownership.
• A passion for building long‑lasting relationships and working cross‑functionally within a diverse team.
• Prior experience in a SaaS or Marketing Technology environment is preferred.

About ActiveCampaign:

ActiveCampaign is an AI‑first, end‑to‑end marketing platform for people at the heart of the action. It empowers teams to automate their campaigns with AI agents that imagine, activate, and validate–freeing them from step‑by‑step workflows and unlocking limitless ways to orchestrate their marketing.

With AI, goal‑based automation, and 1,000+ app integrations, agencies, marketers, and owners can build cross‑channel campaigns in minutes–fine‑tuned with billions of data points to drive real results for their unique business.

ActiveCampaign is the trusted choice to help businesses unlock a new world of boundless opportunities–where ideas become impact and potential turns into real results.

As a global multicultural company, we are proud of our inclusive culture which embraces diverse voices, backgrounds, and perspectives. We don’t just celebrate our differences, we believe our diversity is what empowers our innovation and success. You can find out more about our DEI initiatives here .

Perks and benefits:

At ActiveCampaign, we prioritize employees’ well‑being and professional growth by cultivating a culture centered on collaboration and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll not only have the opportunity to make a significant impact, but also enjoy a range of benefits tailored to support your personal and career development.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Top‑tier benefits package that includes medical and dental benefits paid 100% by ActiveCampaign for you and your dependents, complimentary access to telehealth services, and a free subscription to Calm.
• Growth & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, professional development programs, and career growth opportunities in a fast‑growing organization.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and take the time you need to maintain work‑life balance.
• Total Rewards: Pension scheme with matching up to 5% of your contribution, quarterly perks with commuter and lunch benefits for hub based employees or a stipend for remote workers, cycle to work scheme where you can purchase a bike and equipment tax free for cycling to work, and a four‑week paid sabbatical with bonus after five years.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside brilliant, passionate colleagues in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and mutual support.

ActiveCampaign is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, pay, grow and promote no matter of gender, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, protected veteran status, physical and mental abilities, or any other identities protected by law.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) strive to foster a diverse inclusive environment by supporting each other, building a strong sense of belonging, and creating opportunities for mentorship and professional growth for their members.