Partner & Channel Manager

About Helin

We help industrial operators make faster, safer decisions by turning scattered data into clear insights. Our platform lets companies collect, connect, and act on operational data in one place, solving challenges that used to require switching between dozens of disconnected systems.  

We serve maritime, offshore, and energy sectors, where reliable data directly  impacts crew safety and uptime. Operations generate massive sensor, camera, and equipment data, but it often sits in silos.  

  We work with industry leaders like Boskalis and BP. Our Red Zone Manager uses vision AI to  monitor hazardous areas and improve crew safety, while our platform enables customers to build their own AI applications on top of their data.  

Why this Role Matters

As Partner & Channel Manager at Helin, you will own the creation, activation, and growth of our partner ecosystem from strategy to execution. This is a new, full-cycle, sales-driven role where you'll design partner structures, define business models, and turn VARs, OEMs, and technology alliances into real, scalable revenue.

As Helin scales, our partner ecosystem must scale with us. This is a strategic, growth-focused commercial role with full‑cycle responsibility. Your initial focus will be to develop a clear partner ecosystem strategy, then deliver and execute it by quick starting partnerships and activating them successfully. This includes viewing the ecosystem from a marketing and positioning perspective — ensuring the right messaging, materials, and enablement are in place to make partnerships effective. 

What You'll Achieve

• Define, deliver, and execute a comprehensive partner ecosystem and channel strategy to drive revenue through 3rd‑party resellers, VARs, and OEM partners

• Design partner structures, business models, and activation approaches that convert partnerships into measurable revenue

• Identify , recruit, onboard, enable, and support partners aligned with Helin’s growth  objectives , including training, positioning, and performance tracking

• Manage strategic technology alliances (e.g., Cognite , Microsoft, Aveva), acting as the primary business contact for senior stakeholders and driving joint business plans, co-selling opportunities, and co-innovation

• Build and strengthen relationships with implementation partners (e.g., Capgemini, Red Zone), working closely with delivery teams to ensure smooth collaboration and customer success

• Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and customer success to execute partner‑centric GTM strategies, including defining enablement materials and activation support

• Provide regular reporting on partner pipeline, performance, revenue attainment, and risks, continuously  optimizing  channel processes and incentives

What success looks like in this role:  

• After 1 month:  a clear, strategic plan for building and scaling the partner ecosystem

• After 3 months:  active external engagement, partner conversations, introductions, and  identified  partnership opportunities

• After 6 months:  partnerships  established  and moving into activation, contributing to live opportunities and revenue

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Marketing, Sales, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in partner, channel, or alliance management with a strong sales and commercial focus , preferably in technology or enterprise software

• Ability to design partner structures, define partner business models, and decide how partners create and drive revenue

• Proven experience working with multiple partner types (resellers, technology partners, system integrators)

• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and business development skills

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders

• Experience using CRM and PRM tools to manage pipelines, partner performance, and reporting

If you meet most of the above but not all, we still encourage you to apply.  

Nice to Have

• Experience in industrial, complex B2B, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, or similarly regulated/technical environments

• Background in cloud, software, or industrial digital solutions

• Familiarity with technology partner ecosystems ( hyperscalers , ISVs, SI partners)

• Track record of driving measurable outcomes through partner‑led revenue

Additional Information

• Location:  Rijswijk, Netherlands (hybrid – 3 days in office per week)

• Compensation:  Base salary, pension plan, SAR's  plan, and benefits (discussed during the interview process)

• Learning budget: €3,000 annually for courses, conferences, and training

• Work authorization:  Netherlands  required (visa sponsorship available)

• Benefits: 
  • 24 holiday days + 2 weeks remote flexibility
  • travel allowance (NS Business Card or kilometer reimbursement)
  • daily catered lunch
  • Friday food delivery

Application Process  

• Recruiter screening (online, 30 minutes)
• First conversation with team members
• Case review and discussion

We respond within 3 business days. The full process typically takes 1–2 weeks.  

Why Join Helin?

Your work directly fuels the growth of a company whose technology improves safety and uptime in mission‑critical industrial environments.  
You’ll own your domain end‑to‑end, with genuine autonomy to build something meaningful.  

 

You’ll work in a flat, international organization where ideas quickly reach decision‑makers.  
Competitive compensation, and clear growth opportunities — including potential team expansion.

Ready to bring structure to a fast‑growing scale‑up? Apply now.  

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