Marketing Designer - Performance Marketing (12-month fixed-term contract)

Sumup

Strategic Partnerships & Media Investment Lead    ABOUT THE TEAM The Central Brand & Marketing team sits at the heart of how SumUp shows up in the world. Within it, the Media Strategy & Partnerships chapter owns how we invest in marketing across Europe, from media planning and campaign execution to strategic partnerships with card schemes, sponsors, and industry events. This role sits at the centre of that chapter, leading investment strategy, budget governance, and external partner relationships that directly shape SumUp's brand presence across multiple markets. It's a rare opportunity to own a function end-to-end, with real commercial weight, senior visibility, and the scope to build something more structured and scalable as the team grows. 👉 Get a feel for life in our Berlin office: Take a look WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own the European marketing investment strategy, annual planning, forecasting, budget pacing, and performance evaluation, while shaping the roadmap for the year ahead * Lead media strategy and planning across channels and regions, setting the standard for how campaigns are briefed, executed, measured, and reviewed * Secure and manage external funding through co-marketing partnerships, and oversee delivery of contracted marketing rights across key agreements  * Centralise and professionalise trade show and event marketing across markets, establishing clear ownership, intake and prioritisation processes, repeatable playbooks, and measurable outcomes tied to brand and commercial impact * Partner with commercial and enterprise teams on the marketing side of key agreements, ensuring deliverables are clear and how marketing activations are executed * Represent marketing in cross-functional planning for major launches, new business lines, and market expansions, building business cases and driving alignment with senior stakeholders * Lead and mentor the campaign team, setting execution standards and bringing structure to how we brief, deliver, and retrospect on activity   YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * Proven track record in partnership marketing, commercial activation, and event or sponsorship management at a senior level, with experience turning complex agreements into well-executed, measurable projects * Strong commercial acumen, including managing co-marketing budgets, securing external partner funding, and maximising contracted marketing rights with partners such as card schemes, arenas, or industry events * Ability to bring structure to fragmented workstreams, from trade show planning and event prioritisation to governance frameworks and cross-functional playbooks * Comfort working across a broad stakeholder landscape, finance, legal, commercial, and external partners,  with the credibility and communication skills to influence at senior levels * Fluency in English; additional fluency in German, French, or Italian is a plus   WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup  🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced  🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success  📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education  💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions  🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🏙 Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches  🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team   ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. The Team The Enterprise Business Representative team at Adyen is the frontline of the commercial engine—responsible for identifying high-potential prospects, shaping early conversations, and strategically supporting pipeline generation in partnership with our global sales, marketing, and partnership teams. This is not your typical BDR role. At Adyen, we’re evolving what Sales Development looks like: Our BDRs operate at the intersection of strategy and execution with a focus on strategic campaign orchestration and high-value pipeline generation across large addressable revenue merchants. The Role We’re looking for a high-potential Enterprise Business Representative (BDR) who is curious, creative, tech savvy, and excited to play a hands-on role in driving the continued growth of Adyen’s new business segment. You’ll partner with senior sellers, marketers, channel partner managers and various stakeholders to: * Strategically target accounts high-potential accounts by leveraging signal-driven insights and commercial strategy * Design and support campaigns that align to buyer needs, market trends, and strategic priorities, in tight partnership with Sales, Marketing & Partnerships.  * Execute multi-channel, creative prospecting with highly tailored messaging that aligns with the merchant's challenges and business level priorities.  * Collaborate closely with the commercial engine to shape strategic account plans and continuously refine outreach based on feedback and learnings * Leverage tools and AI-enabled workflows to optimize your prospecting and uncover insights that uncover and initiate early stage opportunities * Identify new business opportunities at industry events by facilitating targeted in-person prospect engagement. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and enablement—a builder and connector who helps shape how Adyen goes to market. Who You Are Must-Haves * Curiosity: You proactively seek to understand the customer, the product, and the signals that matter. You have an interest in payments and industry trends. * Adaptability: You adjust your tone, message, and motion based on the prospect, pillar, and opportunity * Resilience: You stay focused through ambiguity and rejection—long-cycle enterprise sales excite you * Ownership: You take accountability for results, learn fast, and never wait to be told what to do * Judgment: You make smart decisions on how and when to engage, and how to prioritize your pipeline * Sales Acumen: You understand qualification and the mechanics of an enterprise deal—this is not a handoff role * Communication & Collaboration: You clearly articulate value, can collaborate and influence stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships, and influence strategic account planning. You are comfortable communicating with senior level prospects. * Technical Aptitude: You’re excited by technology and use tools (including AI) to improve how you operate both professionally and personally * Strategic Thinking: You see the bigger picture—how your work supports long-term commercial goals, not just short-term KPIs * Language Skills: Fluent in both German and English (written and verbal). Nice-to-Haves * Experience in B2B sales, consulting, or a go-to-market function * Familiarity with CRM tools, sales engagement platforms * Fintech, payments experience or interest What We Offer * Be part of a global, diverse, and fast-growing team * Ownership of your impact, with room to grow into more senior roles * Exposure to complex enterprise deals and strategic sales motions * A culture that values speed, trust, collaboration, and personal growth Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.   This role is based out of our Berlin office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Airbnb is seeking a Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Lead for Central and Eastern Europe, reporting to the Country Manager, Central and Eastern Europe. This role requires office presence in Berlin, Germany. In this role, you will lead the strategic business partnerships mandate in the territory and collaborate closely with the global Partnerships team as well as the Supply, Marketing, Communication, Product Marketing, Finance and Legal functions across the region, EMEA, and Headquarters in San Francisco. The Difference You will Make: The Business Development Lead at Airbnb leads business partnerships and business development activities in the territory.  A Typical Day:  * Identifies opportunities for establishing partnerships and business development activities that support our business goals.  * Establishes and maintains partnerships at local level. * Sources input of needs from all business areas that could possibly be filled or amplified by partners to drive broader country and company goals * Ensures partnerships and business development activities are coordinated across all business areas. * Evaluates the financial and strategic benefits of potential partnerships. * Develop a clear understanding of the competitive landscape for our businesses. * Build and maintain relationships with potential partners and collaboration opportunities. * Manages and engages current partnerships in the market. Your Expertise: * 10-12 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development or related field * Critical: * Proven track record of structuring, negotiating and executing growth partnerships strategies with measurable commercial impact * Growth obsessed * Relationship building and negotiation capabilities with external executive stakeholders * Strong financial modeling and analytical skills (basic data science skills are a plus; ability to independently assess strategic and economic value of partnerships * Maintain engagement of current partner ecosystem * Superpower: able to develop growth strategies focused both on financial gain and product development.  * Excellence in managing partnerships end-to-end, from strategy through execution.  * Deep business acumen to conduct extensive market research and anticipate product and business needs * German native speaker, English fluent * Ideal: * Prior experience in Consulting, Marketing, Finance, or Strategic Partnerships roles. * Strong strategic and critical thinking skills - ability to connect dots and proactively develop proposals and solutions * Strong ability to build relationships and influence senior internal stakeholders across functions; experience operating effectively within a global matrix organization strongly preferred. * Strong project management and organization skills * Comfortable operating in a highly dynamic, cross-functional environment; able to navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities with persistence, sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset. * Exercises strong judgment and discretion when representing the Country Manager, advancing priorities with influence rather than authority. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.   #ind How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range shown below is annualized, is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Germany Annual Pay Range €114.000—€142.000 EUR