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Strategic Partnerships - Senior EMEA Partnerships Manager (m/f/d)

Deezer • Paris, France

Growth MarketingMid-levelOn-siteFull time€65K - €85K
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B2B PartnershipsEMEAMusic Streaming€65K-€85KOn-site ParisStrategic Accounts

The Challenge

Deezer is a major music streaming competitor fighting Spotify in Europe. You'll own EMEA partnerships that drive distribution, subscriber growth, and revenue—managing multi-million euro deals with retail, telcos, and platforms.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Map and audit all active EMEA partnerships; identify revenue gaps and expansion opportunities in France and key European markets

2

Establish baseline metrics and forecasts for top 10 partner accounts using CRM; set quarterly revenue targets

3

Execute 2-3 strategic partner business reviews; align on 2026 growth plans and activation roadmap

4

Deliver market analysis on retail and digital distribution trends; recommend go-to-market adjustments for Q2

By 6 Months
1

Close 2-3 new partnership deals or significant expansions worth €2M+ in incremental annual revenue

2

Increase partner-driven subscriber acquisition by 25-30% through co-marketing and activation programs

3

Build 360° business plans for top 5 partners covering strategy, channel marketing, operations, and KPIs

4

Establish quarterly business planning cadence with executive stakeholders; deliver predictable forecast accuracy >85%

KPIs You'll Own

Partner-Driven Revenue (€)

Track subscription and licensing revenue attributed to partnerships; break down by partner and geography.

Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC) via Partnerships

Measure efficiency of partner channels; benchmark against direct acquisition to justify investment.

Deal Pipeline Value (€)

Maintain forward-looking pipeline forecast; track win rate and avg deal size quarter-over-quarter.

Partner NPS / Health Score

Quarterly pulse on partner satisfaction and engagement; flag churn risk early.

Time to Close (Days)

Measure negotiation and execution speed; target reduction as you mature relationships and playbooks.

Tools & Stack

SalesforceMonday.comZohoGoogle Sheets / ExcelSlackZoomTableau or Looker

Your Team

Your Manager

VP or Director of Strategic Partnerships (not specified)

Current Team

Likely 2-4 partnerships managers; finance and marketing support

New role or backfill – not specified

The Package

Salary

€65K-€85K base

Variable

Likely 10-20% bonus tied to partnership revenue targets

Remote

On-site, Paris, France. No hybrid or remote mentioned.

Benefits & Perks

Free Deezer Premium family account
Gym class access
Transportation benefits
70+ employee communities and networking groups
English and French courses for all staff
Diversity & inclusion learning programs and workshops

Company Intelligence

Deezer is a European music streaming rival to Spotify, headquartered in Paris. With 600+ employees, they compete across EMEA with focus on partnerships and local distribution. The company invests heavily in diversity, inclusion, and employee belonging.

Team Size

600

Customers

Music subscribers, retail partners, telcos, digital platforms

Culture

Inclusive, diverse-first culture with emphasis on #BeYou and #EveryVoiceMatters; regular D&I talks, employee resource groups, mandatory manager training.

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've closed multi-million euro partnership or enterprise deals and know how to negotiate hard without burning bridges
  • You speak fluent English and French and can manage C-level stakeholders in both languages
  • You thrive in complex, matrix environments and can balance strategic vision with operational detail (Salesforce, forecasting, CRM discipline)
  • You have 6-10+ years in partnerships, key accounts, or business development in media, telecom, gaming, or retail
Won't Work If
  • You need remote flexibility or hate on-site work – this role is Paris-based, fully on-site
  • You can't speak both English and French fluently; EMEA stakeholder management demands it
  • You're uncomfortable with ambiguity, long sales cycles, or complex multi-stakeholder negotiations

Interview Process

1

Initial Screen

HR/Recruiter confirms language fluency, partnership experience, and availability for Paris on-site role.

2

Case Study / Deal Deep Dive

Walk through a complex partnership deal you've managed; discuss negotiation, structure, outcome, lessons learned.

3

Partner Stakeholder Interview

Senior partnerships or business development leader assesses strategy thinking, CRM hygiene, forecasting, and relationship management.

4

Leadership Interview

VP or Director-level interview; likely covers vision for EMEA partnerships, go-to-market strategy, and cultural fit with D&I mission.

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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