.Manager, Strategic Partnerships Role Overview Executing our approach to Strategic Partnerships with in-store and online technology and solution providers in both Retail and Hospitality such as (but not exclusive to) – PMS, Till Systems, Booking Engines, Self check-in Kiosks providers. What you will do Manage a portfolio of existing Partners to drive engagement and grow commercial relations resulting in incoming leads. Participate in analysing the market, make recommendations on potential partners that amplify our proposition, accelerate go-to-market, and increase the impact and visibility of our brand. Business cases for opportunities will be crisp and sharp. Strategic Partner management and onboarding. We have existing relationships with POS/PMS partners supporting our customers' in-store operations, and we need to complement this with Digital Commerce relationships to deliver all-in-one payment and software solutions for unified commerce. Pitching and solution selling – for partners you will be able to craft joint value propositions that make sense for Planet and our Partners. Driving commercial results – be accountable for the KPIs set for your portfolio of Strategic Partners focused predominantly on value of the new business referred to Planet via identified list of strategic partners. You will work with our regional Sales teams to ensure capturing all commercial opportunities and with our Product & Technology organisation for the right product prioritisation that aligns with the strategic ambitions for each partner. You will collaborate with our Partner Marketing team to drive partnership awareness and engagement campaigns to accelerate the joint business growth. You help the company make the right choices and focus on the most material projects. Who you are Understanding of Hospitality/Retail industry and Payments industry is critical. You challenge the status quo and monitor the changes in the competitive landscape to understand market trends. You have a commercial drive and can demonstrate the proven track of business delivery from the accounts/partners you managed. You can hold your position, challenge us but have the experience to navigate when to move on and pick up issues at the right time. You love bouncing ideas off other people, brainstorming, asking questions, and learning. You collaborate, engage in a respectful manner focusing on customer needs. You are an Italian and Spanish speaker and you have a broader understanding of working in the international environment. Special points if you have an existing portfolio of technology partners/ISVs you believe you could bring over to Planet to drive joint business growth. Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast-paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce