Partner Manager (m/w/d)

It all starts with the mission: NVISO is here to protect European society from potentially devastating cyber attacks! This means we offer cyber security services to private and governmental organizations to help them better prepare for, prevent, detect and respond to cyber security incidents. All of this is built on four fundamental values that define who we are: We are Proud, We Break Barriers, We Care and No BS! We are seeking a Partner Sales Manager (m/w/d( to accelerate growth across the DACH region by building, managing, and scaling partner relationships as well as establish a partner sales channel. You will own the partner lifecycle, from identification and onboarding to joint go‑to‑market execution and performance optimization as well as sales through partners. This role reports to the Head of Business Development MSS DACH. Tasks As a Partner Manager (m/w/d) located in Germany ,you will develop and execute the partner strategy for the DACH market, enabling indirect sales through a high quality ecosystem of resellers, distributors, MSSPs, technology alliances, and strategic integrators. Your mission is to drive revenue, expand market coverage, and increase solution adoption through structured partner programs and measurable joint business plans. Execution and Planning Execute the DACH partner sales strategy aligned with sales priorities and revenue targets. Identify respective partner segments and build a prioritized portfolio of partners with clear value propositions. Create annual and quarterly joint business plans with partners, including pipeline, revenue, and enablement milestones. Partner Acquisition and Onboarding Identify, evaluate, and recruit high‑potential partners that multiply our sales efforts in the DACH region due to exceptional industry know how or customer expertise and reach. Establish enablement pathways (sales playbooks, certifications, demo assets) to ensure partner readiness. Coordinate between internal departments to successfully onboard a partner as well as establish or relevant materials Enablement and Co‑Selling Deliver ongoing training and certification programs for partner sales and pre‑sales teams. Run joint demand generation activities (campaigns, events, webinars) in coordination with Marketing. Support opportunity management with partners: deal qualification, co‑selling, pricing, and bid support. Performance ManagemenT Own partner KPIs: sourced and influenced pipeline, win rates, revenue contribution, certification levels, and retention. Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to track performance and optimize plans. Governance and Operations Maintain accurate partner records, agreements, and pipeline data in CRM and partner portals. Ensure adherence to channel policies, deal registration, and conflict resolution protocols. Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (Sales, Pre‑Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Product Management) Market and Competitive Intelligence Monitor market trends, competitor chan