Partnerships Manager

**About us**

Wallester is a cutting-edge financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for businesses seeking to modernize their payment systems. By offering white-label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards, Wallester empowers companies to enhance their financial services and customer experience. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech space, Wallester has earned a reputation for its state-of-the-art technology, security, and scalability. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Wallester delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.

**About the role**

We are seeking a proactive Partnership Manager who is responsible for overseeing and managing the association relationships with various associations and industry groups within the fintech and payment environment. This role involves developing strategies to enhance association engagement, coordinating with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and representing the organization at association events.

**Responsibilities**
- **Association Relationship Management**:

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key associations and industry groups in the fintech and payment sectors.
- Serve as the primary liaison between wallester and its associations.
- Facilitate regular communication and updates with associations and members of the associations
- **Strategic Engagement**:

- Develop and implement strategies to enhance engagement with associations in the targeted business verticals (tourism, payment, finance,...)
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership with associations.
- Align association engagement strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
- **Event Coordination and Representation**:

- Identify and represent the organization at key association events, meetings, and conferences such as those hosted by Sophia-Antipolis, VISA, The Payments Association, and France Fintech.
- Coordinate Wallester participation in association activities, including sponsorships, speaking engagements, and exhibitions.
- **Project and Program Management**:

- Oversee the implementation of association-related projects and programs.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful execution of association initiatives.
- Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of association engagements.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Engage with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure alignment with association strategies.
- Provide regular updates and reports on association activities and outcomes.
- Develop and present insights and recommendations for enhancing association engagement.
- **Budget Management**:

- Manage budgets related to association engagements and activities.
- Monitor expenditures and ensure they align with allocated budgets.
- Provide financial reports and forecasts related to association activities.
- **Sales Enablement**:

- Present high level company strategy and added value services toward the associations and with association members
- Work closely with the sales department to share deals and initiatives identified through associations

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in association management, partnership management, or a related role, preferably in the fintech or payment sectors
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Strong relationship management and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

**We offer**
- Competitive salary
- Career opportunities
- Supportive and caring Leadership
- A modern office in the center of Valbonne
- A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
- Friend referral bonus
- Affiliate program
- Team building and Company Events
- Free parking

Pay: 40,000.00€ - 70,000.00€ per year

Work Location: In person