European Partner Manager (R-18203)

Dun & Bradstreet; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider is seeking a Strategic Cloud Partnerships Manager to enhance and manage important partnerships in Europe. This role involves developing joint product propositions, managing multi-dimensional relationships, and driving innovation through collaboration. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in sales, especially managing data partnerships and complex strategic relationships, alongside a growth mindset and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in direct sales managing multi-million dollar relationships.
• Ability to manage complex strategic sales relationships and multiple senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, with additional languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage D&B's Strategic Cloud Service partnerships at the European level.
• Develop joint product propositions and create reporting metrics.
• Maximize market presence through critical contact development.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in CRM software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

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Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at dnb.com/careers.

The Partnerships function is responsible for driving and retaining revenue by expanding current partnerships into new product offerings and identifying new partnerships with high-growth potential.

In this role, you will be responsible for the management and development of D&B's most important Strategic Cloud Service partnerships at the European level, allowing D&B customers to find new ways to realise value from D&B solutions via our partnerships. This role will help to shape the future strategy of D&B's business in relation to client digital transformation.

Essential Key Responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of complex data sales and integrated licensing and managed multi-dimensional relationships alongside direct and partner service offerings.
• Articulate the important role D&B plays in the overall success of a given program/project.
• Manage specific Cloud Partnerships including joint product propositions, create case studies, ensure mutual value in these strategic partnerships
• Identify new areas for D&B to explore with our partners for future growth and revenue wins
• Maximize D&B's presence in the market by cultivating the critical contacts to extend and initiate relationships and build market awareness.
• Ensure business support functions are equipped to support the alliance, create and manage sales enablement, marketing and opportunity flows.
• Create clear reporting metrics to measure the long-term success of the partnership.
• Build and nurture network across the region.
• Drive enablement of these partner solutions throughout the Regional Sales Organisation
• Align and collaborate with Global / other regional counterparts

Essential requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years prior experience in direct sales managing multi-million dollar relationships
• Experience in managing data partnerships, software or have worked with consultancy firms creating solutions.
• Demonstrated track record in managing complex strategic sales relationships and managing multiple senior stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of the Financial Services/Information technology sector is desirable
• Experience in client data management and or cloud tech eco systems.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects in an ever-changing environment.
• Highly articulate with excellent business communication (verbal and written) and relationship skills
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., SFDC), and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.
• Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.
• Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.
• Willing to travel for the interest of business

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