Technical Partner Manager

At Smoobu, we are building more than just software. We empower everyday people to become successful entrepreneurs by helping them manage their vacation rentals simply and efficiently. Our platform supports over 100,000 properties in 120+ countries, enabling hosts to grow their businesses confidently and efficiently.

That kind of impact doesn't come from playing it safe; it comes from people who take ownership, act purposefully, and work together to make things happen.

From day one, you'll have the space to take initiative, make real contributions, and help move our Partnership team and product forward. We're looking for a hands-on, structured, and strategically minded Technical Partner Manager to act as the interface between our Global Partnerships, Product, and Engineering teams, and to help scale our partner ecosystem in a sustainable and high-quality way.

Partnership Strategy & Technical Ownership: Contribute to the strategic development of Smoobu's partner ecosystem by providing technical validation and API-level insights that support OTA relationships (e.g. Airbnb, Booking, VRBO) and the expansion of partner integrations and the expansion of the Add-on offering (partner integrations and additional product capabilities), including go-to-market readiness and monetization feasibility.

Technical Partner Interface & Ownership: Own partner-related technical topics and act as the primary interface between the Partnerships team and Product & Engineering, ensuring clear translation of technical needs, issues, and requirements.

Technical Support & Integration Success: Support complex and escalated partner integrations, ensure high-quality implementation, and turn recurring issues into scalable, long-term solutions.

Product & Platform Contribution: Provide structured partner-driven insights to product teams, contributing to roadmap discussions, prioritization, and continuous platform improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster close relationships with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Engineering and other relevant teams to understand partner and customer challenges, improve workflows, and drive initiatives for product enhancements and improvements.

Operational Excellence & Scalability: Implement clear processes, documentation, and best practices to enable efficient partner integrations and sustainable growth.

• 5+ years of experience in SaaS environments, ideally in technical support, integrations, technical account management, product support, or partner-facing roles.

• Proven track record owning partner- or customer-facing technical topics, including API-based integrations and cross-functional collaboration with Product and Engineering.

• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity to independently develop structured and scalable solutions.

• Skilled at working with both commercial and technical stakeholders, balancing partner needs with platform and product priorities.

• Comfortable taking ownership in a senior individual contributor with broad responsibility.

• Communicates clearly, confidently, and empathetically in English (written and spoken); German is a plus.

• Brings focus and clarity to complex topics while delivering practical, outcome-oriented solutions.

• Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and prioritizes effectively across multiple stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• Experience in OTA, vacation rental, or marketplace partnerships

• Background in commercial SaaS, SMB tech, or API ecosystems.

If you check all the boxes - fantastic But even if you meet most of the criteria and are excited to grow into the rest, we still want to hear from you

• Flexibility – We work remotely for up to 50% of the year, including up to 63 working days abroad.

• Time to Recharge – 27 vacation days, plus one extra day for each year of tenure (up to 32). Celebrate your 5th anniversary with five additional paid days off and a €500 HomeToGo booking credit.

• Learning & Growth – Mentorship program, German classes, professional development opportunities, and clear pathways for growth based on your performance.

• Wellbeing & Fun – Team events, a dog-friendly office, social clubs, new joiner buddy lunches, mental health support, and a Wellhub (Gympass) contribution.

• Perks & Discounts – Enjoy corporate discounts and exclusive offers through FutureBens and Corporate Benefits.

• Sustainability Commitment – We partner with Plan A to reduce our environmental impact through measurable climate action.

• Diversity: Our company language is English, and our team represents over 28 nationalities.

Recruitment Process

• 30-minute call with a recruiter

• 45-60 minute call with your future manager

• 45–60 minute stakeholder panel assessment focusing on technical and product understanding, as well as commercial and strategic thinking. This step may include a discussion of a take-home assignment, which you may be asked to prepare in advance

• 30-minute call with your future team members

• Reference check & Offer

Please note that this is a general recruitment process and may vary depending on the role and the seniority level of the position.

Smoobu is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring and nurturing exceptional talent, representing various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are authentically candid and open-minded, fostering a safe environment for diverse opinions. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political, ideological or religious views, disability or age.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce of equality and diversity at Smoobu and to provide opportunities to everyone. We therefore welcome your application even if you aren't completely confident that your experiences fit the job description criteria. We would really love to get to know you

Smoobu ), a subsidiary of HomeToGo Group, is a fast-growing startup in the vacation rental industry. Smoobu's SaaS solution currently empowers private hosts to manage over 100,000 properties across more than 110 countries. Smoobu runs as an independent enterprise within the HomeToGo Group, ensuring its startup spirit and growth potential remain at the forefront. Our top priority is to assist hosts in efficiently managing and growing their businesses simultaneously.

Smoobu's success is attributed to our dynamic, ambitious, and international team, dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations through expert advice and action. We celebrate diversity and operate in a truly global environment, embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Join us on this exciting journey to transform the vacation rental industry