Partnership Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Dow Jones; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Lunch provided

25 vacation days

Medical allowance

Well-being programs

MyWheels EV car sharing

Office beside Utrecht Central Station

Job summary

Dow Jones Eco-Movement in Utrecht seeks a Senior Partnerships Manager to lead growth in partnerships for its EV charging data platform. You will own projects end-to-end, build relationships with Charge Point Operators and eMSPs, and drive the commercial strategy globally.

The role reports to the Head of Partnerships, with a hybrid work model: 3 days in the office beside Utrecht Central Station and 2 days from home. 7+ years in relevant roles and EV industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in account management or business development.
• 3+ years in EV industry.
• Proven ability to build cross-cultural partnerships.
• Strong data and qualitative analysis skills.
• Self-starter with ownership in a fast-growing environment.
• Academic working level or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition of new Charge Point Operators, eMobility Service Providers, and other partners globally.
• Manage strategic partner relationships by evaluating KPIs and driving improvements.
• Contribute to commercial team strategy and recruit/retain high-performing team members.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Data analysis

Cross-cultural relationships

Ownership / self-starter

Education

Academic working level or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Partnerships Manager to lead our continued growth in the number and depth of partnerships. In this role, you will be a central part of the revolution to electrify the transport sector by planning and implementing new partnerships, taking full ownership of your own projects, and contributing to the overall direction of the commercial team. The position is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and reports to the Head of Partnerships.

About the Team

Eco-Movement, part of Dow Jones, is a leading global platform for EV charge point location and pricing data. Customers of the platform include navigation providers, charge point operators, eMSPs, and the public sector. As an independent platform with more than 2 million connectors in over 80 countries, Eco-Movement is in a unique position to support the electrification of the passenger and heavy‑duty vehicle segments.

You Will

• Lead the acquisition of new Charge Point Operators, eMobility Service Providers, and other partners globally by building relationships, demonstrating value‑add, and closing mutually beneficial deals.
• Manage strategic relationships with key partners by evaluating performance against KPIs, addressing operational issues, and driving continuous improvement of partner tools.
• Contribute to the overall commercial team strategy by applying insights from market trends, leading selected strategic initiatives, and eventually recruiting and retaining high‑performing team members.

You Have

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in account management, business development, or related commercial roles, including at least 3 years in the EV industry.
• Proven track record of effectively building relationships across cultures and setting up successful win‑win partnerships.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with a solid affinity for data.
• A self‑starter mentality with the ability to take ownership and “get things done” in a fast‑growing, dynamic environment.
• Academic working and thinking level or equivalent experience.

Our Benefits

• Fun international team and frequent events;
• Dynamic scale‑up vibe and lots of opportunities to make an impact;
• Our own office, next to Utrecht Central Station. We have a hybrid way of working with 3 days from the office and 2 days from home with Monday and Thursday as our mandatory office days with free healthy lunch;
• 25 vacation days;
• Medical Allowance
• Employee Well‑being Support & Fitness Programs
• Membership of MyWheels EV car sharing service;
• A role with a lot of freedom, challenge, and opportunity – no dull moments, guaranteed!

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Business Area

Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category

Sales

Union Status

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: €80,000 - €85,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus‑eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits‑eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.