Partner Manager

Constructor Knowledge AG; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work equipment

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Constructor Knowledge AG in Istanbul is seeking an experienced Partner Manager to drive partner-led growth across education, digital learning, and research sectors. You will recruit, enable, and grow strategic partners while expanding market presence in Türkiye and the Balkans.

You will develop joint business plans, coordinate with sales and customer success teams, and deliver executive-ready presentations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in sales, business development, and partnerships.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record in partner management.
• Experience with Microsoft partner ecosystems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the partner growth strategy.
• Recruit, onboard and activate new channels and strategic partners.
• Grow revenue through existing partners and expand pipeline.
• Build relationships with partner executives and sales leaders.
• Create and execute joint business plans, go-to-market initiatives, and co-selling activities.
• Provide market intelligence and partner insights to support regional growth objectives.

Skills

Fluent English

Sales Experience

Partnership Management

Channel Sales

Job description

Constructor’s mission is to enable all educational organisations to provide high-quality digital education to 10x people with 10x efficiency.

With strong expertise in machine intelligence and data science, Constructor’s all-in-one platform for education and research addresses today’s pressing educational challenges: access inequality, tech clutter, and low engagement of students.

Please send your resume in English only.

We are seeking an experienced Partner Manager to drive partner-led growth. This role is responsible for recruiting, enabling, and growing strategic partners while expanding market presence within the education, digital learning, and research sectors. Office address:
Harmancı Giz Plaza, Levent
Esentepe, Harman Sk. No:5, 12th Floor
34394 Şişli / Istanbul

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the partner growth strategy.
• Recruit, onboard, and activate new channels and strategic partners.
• Grow revenue through existing partners and expand partner-led pipeline opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with partner executives, sales leaders, and technical stakeholders.
• Create and execute joint business plans, go-to-market initiatives, and co-selling activities.
• Provide market intelligence and partner insights to support regional growth objectives.

Business Execution & Strategy Support

• Actively support the execution of the Türkiye & Balkans strategyalongside the President
• Track strategic initiatives, execution plans, and regional targets
• Ensure follow-up on Sales, Customer Success, Strategic Partnerships, and GTM priorities
• Support cross-functional coordination to keep execution on track
• Support sales and pipeline tracking, opportunity follow-ups, and partner coordination
• Assist with the preparation of commercial reviews, dashboards, and reports
• Gain hands-on exposure to regional commercial execution and deal flow

Presentations & Executive Communication

• Prepare executive-level presentations, board-style decks, and briefing documents
• Ensure high-quality storytelling, structure, and clarity in all materials

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support leadership and team meeting cadence
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders across Türkiye and the Balkans
• Act as a communication bridge between the President and the teams

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Previous experience in sales, business development, and partnership roles
• Strong presentation preparation and presentation delivery skills
• Proven success in partner management, channel sales, alliances, or ecosystem development.
• Strong understanding of partner-led business models and channel growth strategies.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving revenue, growth, or business development targets.
• Experience working with Microsoft or Microsoft partner ecosystems in education is a plus
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship management, and business development skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills
• Ability to manage complex schedules and multiple stakeholders
• High level of confidentiality, ownership, and accountability

Profile We Are Looking For

• Able to think strategically while executing operationally
• Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented
• Strong follow-through and execution discipline
• Interested in long-term growth into senior business leadership roles

Why This Role?

• Direct exposure to regional leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to work side-by-side with the President
• Hands-on involvement in strategy execution across Türkiye and the Balkans
• Clear development path into broader business or leadership roles

What We Offer

• Choice of work equipment (e.g., laptop, monitor, etc.)
• Flexible schedule (we usually work between 09:00/10:00 and 18:00/19:00 CET or EET)
• Remote work in locations without our offices
• Hybrid work in locations with offices (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)

Constructor fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or other protected characteristics. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.