About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE We're a Berlin-based deeptech startup at the intersection of physics-informed AI, robotics, and advanced materials science — accelerating R&D timelines for the energy sector and beyond. With seed funding in place and a growing portfolio of strategic commercial partners, we're hiring a Partnership Manager to own the full post-signing partner relationship and turn signed deals into delivered outcomes and long-term trust.

This is a high-ownership, cross-functional role sitting at the heart of our commercial and technical operations. You'll work across AI, chemistry, automation, and lab teams — driving delivery through influence, not authority — while serving as the primary trusted counterpart for a portfolio of strategic partners. Note: This role is fully on-site in Berlin, Germany. Visa sponsorship is not available. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own commercial partner success end-to-end and be accountable for delivery outcomes.

- Serve as the primary trusted counterpart for a portfolio of strategic commercial partners. - Clarify what success looks like for partners beyond contract language, translating goals into concrete scopes, milestones, and priorities. - Advocate for partners internally and represent the company externally with equal clarity and credibility. - Coordinate execution across AI, chemistry, automation, and lab teams — driving momentum through influence rather than authority.

- Resolve ambiguity, manage tradeoffs, and keep complex multi-team projects on track. - Communicate early and clearly when risks or changes arise to protect partner trust. - Keep expectations aligned with reality and build credibility through consistent delivery on commitments. - Identify opportunities to grow delivered value into deeper collaboration and expanded engagement. - Partner closely with Business Development to shape and convert follow-on engagements.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required: - 5+ years of experience in partnerships, consulting, customer success, or account management within complex technical environments. - Proven track record of owning delivery across multiple stakeholders and functional teams. - Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills. - Technical literacy in deep tech, science, or engineering domains — you don't need to be a scientist, but you must be able to engage credibly with technical teams and partners.

- Demonstrated calm under pressure, with a high sense of personal ownership and accountability. - Clear, precise communicator who builds trust through honesty and follow-through. - Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus. You'll thrive here if you: - Have a delivery-first mindset — you care deeply about outcomes, not just relationships. - Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities across technical teams.

- Come from industries like deeptech, materials science, cleantech, advanced manufacturing, or complex B2B SaaS. - Have experience in cross-functional program coordination or technical consulting alongside partnerships or account management. LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT - Location: Berlin, Germany (on-site) - Visa sponsorship: Not available — candidates must have existing authorization to work in Germany. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

You'll be joining a well-funded seed-stage startup with strong institutional backing, a lean and highly technical team, and significant scope for impact and career growth as the company scales.

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