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.

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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.

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