(Senior) Partnership Manager (m/w/d)

Job Opportunity At AufinityYou are looking for real impact in the European automotive trade? At Aufinity, you will lead strategic partner management on an equal footing with top DMS and IT players, shape our network of over 60 integration partners, and secure our market position for the future. Become a key player for sustainable partnerships and excellent system integration at one of Germany's most successful fintechs.Real partnerships: You build and develop sustainable relationships with leading trade associations and multipliers, as well as DMS and IT system providers in the automotive trade.Strong market position: Through targeted initiatives, you secure and expand cooperation with the most important industry players.Clear industry vision: You present our mission "Autonomous Finance" convincingly and win partners for the integration of our solutions.New partnership opportunities: You recognize new opportunities early, close value-adding agreements, and actively shape our partner network.High-level teamwork: In collaboration with product management, sales, marketing, and technology, you realize successful integration projects and go-to-market strategies.What you bring with you:Business drive: At least 5 years in business development, partner management, or strategic sales, preferably in the automotive or IT sector.Academic background: Completed studies in business, IT, engineering, or a comparable qualification.Industry understanding: In-depth knowledge of European automotive trade structures, especially dealer management systems (DMS).Partnership professional: Demonstrable success in building and developing strategic B2B technology partnerships.Communicative leader: Confident demeanor, a strong networking and negotiating presence on an international stage, in both German and English.What we offer you:Excellence and ownership: Take full responsibility for your topics with a focus on quality, impact, and sustainable effect.Purpose and scope for creativity: Bring your ideas, shape your area of responsibility, and help us shape the future and long-term success of our company.Openness and equality: We live open communication, direct exchange, and cooperation on an equal footing at all levels.Growth without stagnation: Whether through training, cross-departmental learning formats, or individual mentoring, you are always moving forward professionally and personally.Flexible working, celebrating together: We offer you benefits that make a difference. Workation options, team and company events, or subsidies for lunch, internet, and the Germany ticket let you focus on what's essential.Equal opportunities: Not just a buzzword, but a stance we welcome applications from people regardless of origin, identity, sexual orientation, or disability. Applications from people with disabilities are given special consideration if they are equally qualified.About us:We are Aufinity one of the fastest growing fintech scale-ups in Germany. Together, we are building Europe's new standard for digital payment management in the automotive sector from the heart of Cologne. Since 2018, we have been optimizing the payment processes in the automotive industry with our platform bezahl.de. bezahl.de automates, digitizes, and simplifies the entire claims process from invoicing, through dunning, to data transfer to the financial accounting system. At the same time, we offer our customers a state-of-the-art payment process with various multi-channel payment methods that specialize in high amounts. This allows our customers to focus on their core business while we take care of the rest.