Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager (Italian Market)

TL;DR

Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager (Italian Market): Driving partner acquisition and activation strategy, specifically focused on large alliances like telcos, banks, and insurances, with an accent on discovering, activating, and scaling powerful partner ecosystems from scratch. Focus on proactive research, strategic co-creation with internal teams, and designing creative strategies to grow partner impact.

Location: This role is based in Milan, Italy

Salary: €55,000–€70,000

Company

hirify.global is building leading business management software for companies of all sizes, centralizing HR, finance, and operations workflows for over 700,000 users globally.

What you will do

• Proactively research and engage high-potential partners aligning with hirify.global's mission and market strategy.
• Lead partner acquisition from initial contact, discovery, and relationship-building to value design.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to create joint value propositions and commercial models.
• Scale hirify.global's partner network across strategic verticals and geographies, focusing on ecosystem growth.
• Define KPIs, build dashboards, and continuously optimize performance for new and existing partnerships.
• Empower partners with the necessary tools, knowledge, and assets to effectively represent hirify.global.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience building or managing partnerships in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment.
• Proven track record as a natural networker and strategic thinker with a passion for high-impact partnerships.
• Fluent in both Italian and English, with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Known for proactive hustle, emotional intelligence, and ability to close deals.
• Excited to join a fast-moving, high-energy startup and contribute to its growth.
• Curious, data-driven, and focused on execution.

Culture & Benefits

• High growth, multicultural, and friendly environment.
• Access to expense savings with Cobee and early salary with Payflow.
• Healthy lifestyle support with Gympass and Alan private health insurance.
• Language classes with Yolk Academy.
• Discounts at Syra, Nora, and Apeteat, plus breakfast, organic fruit, and free coffee/tea in the office.
• Flexible schedules, pet-friendly office, and no dress code.