Manager Strategic Partnerships (80-100%)Threema is the world's best-selling secure messenger for both private users and businesses. Since 2012, we have been working tirelessly to ensure that our users can communicate freely without worrying about their privacy. Our growing user base includes millions of private customers and thousands of businesses and organizations from all over the world.Due to our strong growth, we are looking for aManager Strategic Partnerships (80-100%)About the RoleAs our Manager Strategic Partnerships (80-100%), you will build deep technological alliances that go beyond standard reselling. Your mission will be to transform Threema from a standalone tool into the foundational security layer for industries that require the highest level of confidentiality. You will identify opportunities to increase impact - similar to our success with HIN Talk - and transfer these to other sectors like government, finance, and critical infrastructure.You will also identify and negotiate partnerships with independent software vendors (ISVs), to establish Threema as the default secure communication layer within their ecosystems. You will close deals with sovereign cloud providers and identify strategic whitelabeling opportunities in our core industries. You will work directly with our Partner Manager and Chief Revenue Officer to generate new revenue streams through integrations and large-scale framework agreements.Your TasksEcosystem: Identify and close strategic partnerships with ISVs, ERP/SaaS providers, and sovereign cloud hostersWhitelabeling and integration: Drive the adoption of Threema's technology as a whitelabel solution or an embedded communication layer within partner platformsVertical strategy: Spot and conquer targets in highly regulated industries and sectors that require uncompromising data protectionFull lifecycle ownership: Manage the entire partnership journey, from creative target spotting and bespoke value proposition to contract negotiation and successful commercial launchRevenue generation: Structure and scale partnerships to generate substantial, long-term ARRYour SkillsBusiness development mindset: You are a brilliant strategist who can think outside the box to create customized collaboration modelsHigh drive and energy: You have a positive, self-motivated attitude and excel at closing complex dealsStructured professionalism: You balance your creativity with a highly organized and disciplined approach to project managementExperience: You have a proven track record and at least five years of experience in ecosystem management, channel sales, or business development within SaaS or cybersecurityLanguage skills: Fluent English (written and spoken) is required, strong German skills preferred. Any additional languages are a plusWhat We OfferA young and motivated team with flat hierarchies and straightforward communicationOpportunity to work on many different projects and improve and define processesWork-life balance: flexible working hours and the option to work from home two days a weekUp to two Workation weeks per yearOpportunity to take unpaid leaveYou can choose your own hardware (macOS or Linux)Public transport discount or access to free parkingA fitness room and a table tennis tableInternal German or English coursesA great coffee machine :-)Regular events and drinks receptionsThe good feeling of contributing to the effective protection of the privacy of millions of peoplePlace of work: Pfäffikon SZ (Greater Zurich Area) / hybridStart date: Immediately or by agreementHave we sparked your interest?We believe that diverse teams build better products. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, backgrounds, and perspectives. Your unique experience is an asset, and we'd love to hear from you.For agencies: we are filling this role directly and do not accept unsolicited candidate profiles. jidf4b90f0a jit0521a jiy26a