Partner Manager (EdTech)

Location: Istanbul, Turkey. Hybrid work is available in locations with hirify.global offices, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely; remote work is available in locations without hirify.global offices.

Company

hirify.global develops an all-in-one platform for digital education and research using machine intelligence and data science.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the partner growth strategy across education, digital learning, and research sectors.
• Recruit, onboard, activate, and grow strategic partners and channel relationships.
• Expand partner-led revenue, pipeline opportunities, co-selling activities, and joint go-to-market initiatives.
• Support execution of the Türkiye and Balkans strategy, including strategic initiatives, regional targets, and commercial priorities.
• Coordinate Sales, Customer Success, Strategic Partnerships, and GTM stakeholders across Türkiye and the Balkans.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, board-style decks, commercial reviews, dashboards, and briefing documents.

Requirements

• Fluent English in written and spoken communication.
• Previous experience in sales, business development, partnerships, channel sales, alliances, or ecosystem development.
• Strong understanding of partner-led business models and channel growth strategies.
• Demonstrated success against revenue, growth, or business development targets.
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, relationship management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage complex schedules, multiple stakeholders, confidential information, and cross-functional execution.

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft or Microsoft partner ecosystems in education.
• Interest in progressing toward broader business or leadership roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct exposure to regional leadership and strategic decision-making alongside the President.
• Flexible schedule, usually between 09:00/10:00 and 18:00/19:00.
• Choice of work equipment, including a laptop and monitor.
• English classes through iTalki with a monthly allowance of $130.
• Paid leave, newborn bonus of €500 per child, and patent remuneration.
• Equal-opportunity workplace focused on diversity and inclusion.