SGG Consulting GmbH is looking for a Partnerships Manager, EMEA to build, scale, and manage strategic partnerships that drive growth and strengthen Safeguard Global’s presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
What You'll Do
- Identify and develop new partnerships across EMEA that align with strategic growth goals.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with key partners — from HR Tech platforms and consultants to payroll providers and private equity networks.
- Manage the full partnership lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiation through activation, enablement, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Product to ensure partner programs deliver mutual value.
- Localise partnership strategies for key EMEA markets, adapting to regional buyer behaviors and business dynamics.
- Monitor and analyze partner performance metrics, identifying insights to refine strategy and maximize ROI.
- Stay ahead of market trends and competitive movements to identify new partnership opportunities and areas for differentiation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and a first-class partner experience.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in partnership management, channel development, or business development across the DACH region and Southern Europe.
- Proven success in building and managing strategic partnerships that drive pipeline and revenue impact.
- Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills across multiple markets and cultures.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented international environment.
- Fluent in English and German.
Nice to Have
- Experience in HR Tech, B2B SaaS, Ecommerce, Recruitment, payroll, or global services environment.
- Additional European languages (Spanish, French, Dutch, etc.) are a strong advantage.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with curiosity, drive, and commercial acumen.
Team & Environment
Collaborate closely with the Director of Partnerships, EMEA and regional growth leaders. Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, EMEA.
Benefits & Compensation
- Autonomy and Flexibility: Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule.
- Generous leave: Competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family.
- Make a difference: 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in.
- Corporate bonus/SIP: Eligible for annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
- International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world.
- Human centered culture: Nurturing culture where ideas reach leaders and contributions get recognition.
- Learning: Access to 2 learning platforms for continuous growth.
Work Mode
This is a global role focusing on the EMEA region. We offer a work in any way approach with the freedom to work in a way that suits your style, no matter the time zone.
At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.



