Executive Partnerships Lead, EMEA

decagon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Wellness stipend

Office lunches

25 days leave

Job summary

Decagon is scaling rapidly and is seeking a Business Development professional in the EMEA region to work with the Founder’s Office. The role focuses on cultivating executive relationships across large enterprises, PE firms, strategic partners, and the broader technology ecosystem in Europe.

You will engage with senior decision-makers to deliver high-impact commercial outcomes and shape the company’s expansion strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic growth, partnerships, enterprise GTM, or founder-adjacent roles.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with senior executives, VC/PE investors, and operators, and close complex opportunities.
• Must be proficient in German.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Proven judgment in prioritizing deals, partners, and markets.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments without heavy process.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand Decagon’s executive network across DACH, including enterprise customers, private equity firms, strategic partners, and investors
• Partner directly with Decagon’s founders on high-stakes, complex enterprise opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with C-level and VP-level executives in customer experience, operations, technology, and digital transformation
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships, including private equity firms, systems integrators, ecosystem partners, and PE-backed platforms
• Work with PE firms to drive Decagon adoption across portfolio companies
• Leverage executive relationships to accelerate enterprise evaluations, influence build vs. buy decisions, and drive urgency
• Represent Decagon at executive briefings, private dinners, industry events, and partner meetings across Europe
• Apply strong commercial judgment to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities across regions and verticals
• Help shape Decagon’s EMEA market expansion strategy through direct market feedback

Skills

German

Executive presence

Strategic growth

Partnerships

GTM strategy

Travel willingness

Job description

Decagon is scaling rapidly and is seeking a Business Development professional in the EMEA region to work with the Founder’s Office. The role focuses on cultivating executive relationships across large enterprises, PE firms, strategic partners, and the broader technology ecosystem in Europe.

You will engage with senior decision-makers to deliver high-impact commercial outcomes and shape the company’s expansion strategy.