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Senior Partnerships Manager

Planday from XeroUK: London (7 Devonshire Square)
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

QualificationsTo excel in this role, you should possess a robust background in partnerships or business development, with a proven track record of driving growth and managing stakeholder relationships effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically. Experience in the software or tech industry is a plus.

About the job

Our Mission

At Planday, part of Xero, we are redefining how scheduling is viewed. It is not merely about filling shifts; it’s about discovering the perfect balance that fosters business growth while allowing team members to enjoy their work/life balance.

Our vision is to leverage Agentic AI to empower managers, freeing up precious time for both their businesses and their teams. We are not just developing software; we are dedicated to transforming shift work into a more human experience, making work/life balance accessible for all shift workers. Through advanced technology, we strive to help individuals reach their full potential in both their professional and personal lives.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Planday has been instrumental in creating optimal schedules for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. Since being acquired by Xero in 2021, our mission has only strengthened.

Your Role

As the Senior Partnerships Manager, your primary goal will be to drive significant growth for Planday by transforming relationships into tangible business opportunities.

You will pinpoint essential partnerships, cultivate trust at all levels, and enable partners to thrive with Planday. By connecting our teams, aligning goals, and fostering collaborative momentum, you will generate sales pipelines, influence deals, and establish our ecosystem as a competitive advantage for the business.

Your success will be measured by how often partners advocate for our solutions and how integral you become to our sales teams' achievements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize partners that can deliver the most significant impact for Planday.
  • Develop and nurture relationships that lead to new business opportunities.
  • Create collaborative business plans with defined targets, activities, and accountability.
  • Equip partner teams to effectively promote and sell Planday.
  • Establish strong connections across partner sales, leadership, and operational teams.
  • Collaborate with Sales to drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipelines.
  • Work alongside Account Executives to advance and secure opportunities arising from our partnerships.
  • Enhance partner engagement through structured interactions, incentives, and visibility into success.
  • Collaborate with Product teams and the Partnerships Product Manager to align commercial prospects with integration priorities.
  • Advocate for partner needs within the organization.

About Planday from Xero

Planday, acquired by Xero in 2021, is a leading scheduling software company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. We focus on empowering businesses and their teams by creating innovative solutions that enhance work/life balance for shift workers globally.

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