About Truestory

At Truestory, we believe that great experiences make life more vibrant. We’re a curated marketplace that connects passionate local hosts with people looking for unique, memorable moments – whether as a gift or for themselves.

Founded over a decade ago in Denmark and recently acquired by Smartbox, we are now preparing for our next big adventure: launching in Germany. We’re building a team of experience-lovers who are excited to bring something new to the market.

About the Role – Partner Development Manager Germany

As our first Partner Development Manager in Germany, you will be at the heart of launching our platform in a brand-new market. You’ll build our supply of unique, high-quality experiences by identifying, connecting with, and supporting local hosts across the country.

This is a commercial and relationship-focused role, perfect for someone who enjoys creating partnerships, spotting exciting trends, and getting things off the ground in a fast-moving startup-like environment.

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Your Responsibilities

Research and identify the most exciting, high-potential experience providers (hosts) in Germany
Conduct outreach and engage with potential hosts via email, phone, video calls, and in-person meetings
Sign new hosts to the Truestory platform and ensure a smooth, high-quality onboarding process
Collaborate with our content and operations teams to bring each new experience to life on the platform (text, visuals, setup)
Support hosts post-onboarding: answer questions, resolve issues, and help them succeed
Maintain and grow relationships with your host portfolio and spot opportunities to improve or expand partnerships
Represent Truestory in Germany with professionalism, energy, and a passion for authentic experiences

Qualifikation

Who You Are

You don’t need to tick every box, but we think you might thrive in this role if you:

Are a hunter personality who loves to acquire new business
Have a background in sales, partnership management, or account management – ideally in tourism, hospitality, or e-commerce
Are excited about launching something from scratch and enjoy entrepreneurial challenges
Love building strong relationships and creating win-win partnerships
Have a feel for spotting hidden gems and upcoming trends in the experience or leisure market
Are structured, reliable, and proactive in your follow-ups and communication
Are fluent in German and confident in English (our internal language)

Benefits

Working at Truestory

We work hard, but smart. We respect boundaries, believe in balance, and don’t romanticize overwork.
We are kind, open, and direct. We say what we mean and value people who take ownership.
We are evolving. After our Smartbox acquisition, we’re building the next chapter and are proud to now be one of the best-performing teams in the group.
We value coziness. The Danish “hygge” is still part of our DNA. We want work to feel human.

The Practical Stuff

Full-time position (40 hours/week)
Location: Based in Germany, work remotely with occasional travel
Flexible hours
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Start date: as soon as we find the right person

Excited?
Let’s talk. No need for a long cover letter. Just send us your CV.

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