Strategic Partnerships Manager - DACH (m/f/d)

About us

Cafeyn is more than a platform— it is transforming the way people access and experience content. Since 2006, we’ve grown in a fast-evolving market, adapting to become a leading digital reading service with over 2 million users worldwide. Cafeyn gives readers unlimited, personalized access to thousands of newspapers and magazines, curated to fit their tastes and delivered seamlessly across devices.

Our mission?

To empower individuals with access to trusted, high-quality content that fosters personal growth and discovery. Whether it's through the comprehensive collection of news and features on Cafeyn, the digital publishing solutions of Milibris, the fun and educative content for children on Kidjo, or the collections for manga lovers by Mangas.io, Cafeyn stands at the forefront of digital content experiences.

Your team & responsibilities

You will join the B2B2C Distribution team and report directly to the VP Distribution Partnerships.

You will be responsible for developing Cafeyn Premium distribution partnerships across Europe, with a primary focus on assigned countries, including the DACH region (and potentially beyond), and across multiple verticals such as Telecom, Banking, Insurance, Pay TV, and Retail.

Your missions

• Prospecting and sourcing new partners in your assigned verticals, identifying high-potential opportunities for Cafeyn Premium distribution.

• Leading the full sales cycle: building business cases, pitching Cafeyn’s value proposition, negotiating commercial and contractual terms, and closing new deals.

• Managing executive relationships with senior stakeholders (C-level, VP) at partner organizations.

• Ensuring a smooth handover of signed partnerships to Channel Marketing and Account Management for activation and growth.

• Contributing to vertical expertise by gathering market intelligence, competitor insights, and best practices, helping refine our playbooks and go-to-market approach.

• Collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product, and Marketing teams to structure deals and align on execution.

• This is a hands-on, results-driven senior sales role, requiring a mix of commercial hunting skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.

Who are we looking for?

• 6+ years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships/Alliance/Channel, or Strategic Sales roles

• Experience in B2B2C distribution models (Telcos, Banks/Insurance, Retail/E-commerce, Hospitality/Travel, or related sectors)

• A proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing high-value deals with senior stakeholders (C-level, VP)

• Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills, with the ability to manage multi-stakeholder, cross-functional processes

• Solid grasp of pipeline management, qualification frameworks, and CRM discipline (HubSpot, Salesforce, or equivalent)

• Ability to balance short-term sales execution with long-term partner value creation

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey Cafeyn’s value proposition with impact

• Fluent in German & English; additional European languages are a strong asset

• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resilient, and target-driven, with a collaborative spirit and passion for digital media and tech

This position open either in Berlin where we have an office in Kreuzberg, or fully remote in Germany with occasional travels to Berlin.

You don’t have to match all the requirements, if you feel this offer could be a great opportunity for you, reach out anyways! We hire based on talent and we promote inclusivity inside Cafeyn and strongly believe that our culture is strongest when it is the most diverse.

Perks & benefits

• Mental Health

You have an access to our mental health platform teale , where you can book appointments with your psychologist or monitor your mental health.

• Cafeyn’s access ️

We provide you with a VIP code for Cafeyn, giving you unlimited access to all content on our platform.

• Team life

We organize four office meet-ups per year. These occasions allow us to gather with our international offices, celebrate company updates, and spend quality time together.

Additional contact details

You can contact Mehdi Rafali if you've got any questions.