Strategic Partner Manager (m/f/d)

ABOUT YOU GmbH; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading e-commerce platform in Hamburg seeks a Strategic Partner Manager. This role involves developing and executing growth agendas with key brand partners while managing cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in partner-facing roles, particularly in e-commerce, and demonstrates strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Hybrid working model & flexible hours

Modern office with food options

Exclusive employee discounts

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of experience in commercial or partner-facing roles.
• Experience in e-commerce, preferably in fashion or lifestyle.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute strategic partner plans.
• Coordinate partner-related initiatives across functions.
• Evaluate strategic opportunities and provide recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Strong ownership mentality

Data-driven decision-making

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description
Strong brand partnerships are at the core of ABOUT YOU’s success and a key driver of our sustainable growth. We work closely with our most important brand partners to jointly unlock their full potential on our platform and beyond. As part of this ambition, the Strategic Partner Management function plays a central role in shaping and scaling long-term, value-creating partnerships.

As a Strategic Partner Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic growth agendas with ABOUT YOU’s key brand partners. You act as the interface between our partners and internal teams, combining commercial expertise, strategic thinking and strong project leadership. By leveraging ABOUT YOU’s platform capabilities and best practices, you will help build sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships and actively shape the future of our brand ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic partner plans, including clear roadmaps, milestones and timelines
• Coordinate partner-related initiatives across Buying, Partner Business and relevant internal functions and proactively address emerging challenges
• Build and further develop a structured partner project and strategy landscape, covering seasonal, financial and long-term planning
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and brand partners through transparent communication and structured collaboration
• Prepare and steer meetings, ensuring clear objectives, decisions and follow-ups
• Evaluate strategic and commercial opportunities and provide clear, data-driven recommendations
• Prepare analyses, decision templates and presentations for senior management
• Support setting and tracking of commercial growth targets for the partnership
• Monitor financial and performance KPIs and translate insights into actionable measures
• Lead cross-functional partner projects

Requirements

• At least 6 years of professional experience in commercial, partner-facing, project-driven or highly analytical roles in a consumer-oriented environment
• Solid experience in e-commerce; fashion or lifestyle e-commerce experience is an advantage
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Strong ownership mentality combined with a structured, solution-oriented working style
• Strategic and commercial mindset with strong analytical skills
• Good understanding of the strategic needs and challenges of fashion and lifestyle brands
• Very good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Very good proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

Benefits

• Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
• Modern & dog-friendly office in the city centre with a variety of food options for lunch breaks
• Fresh fruit, vegetables & drinks in the office
• Exclusive employee discounts for our online shop
• Subsidised EGYM Wellpass membership & discounted gym memberships
• Growth and development opportunities through our AY Academy (including language courses, health & wellbeing, Meet the Teams)
• Mobility allowance and monthly allowance for Swapfiets
• Company pension scheme

YOU ARE THE CORE OF ABOUT YOU

We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive, fair and circular fashion culture.

Due to our strong growth, you can take on responsibility and help shape the company. Our team consists of experts from various fields: Fashion, Marketing, Business or Tech - we are united by our passion for what we do. We motivate and support each other, share our know-how and are open to other opinions and new ideas.

We look forward to receiving your application - preferably online via our application portal. This way we can guarantee a faster process and it is also very easy for you to upload your application documents!