Join Our Team: Partner Account Manager

Maria 01 is one of the most relevant startup ecosystem players in the Nordic region. Located in a beautiful old hospital in central Helsinki, Maria 01 houses close to 200 startups, 25 venture capital funds, and other ecosystem supporters, with around 1,500 people working full-time on our campus.

As an international community, Maria 01 was awarded the Internationalisation Prize by the President of the Republic of Finland in 2021. We operate as a community-driven, not-for-profit organisation co-owned by the Startup Foundation, Helsinki Enterprise Agency, and the City of Helsinki.

Position overview

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Partner Account Manager to join our Partnerships team full-time. This role is vital for managing relationships with our strategic and service provider partners while driving new initiatives to improve our partnership operations. If you’re passionate about the startup ecosystem, and looking to take on a pivotal role in the startup community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

While the role is highly independent, you’ll work closely with your two Partnership team colleagues and the CEO of Maria 01 to build relationships with key partner stakeholders and to ensure that our partners get value from the community. 

What you’ll do:

• Manage strategic partner and service provider accounts: Work closely with partners, provide them with startup deal flow and regular reports about the community, and update them on key activities.

• Ensure partnership continuity: Make sure that partners get value from the partnership and renew their contract after each term

• Coordinate and organise partner events: Organise and execute events such as quarterly investor dinners, office hours and other community-driven initiatives.

• Innovate & improve: Shape and create new initiatives to further develop our partnership operations and drive value for the community.

Who we’re looking for:

• Proactive attitude: You have a proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong drive to ensure that our partnerships thrive.

• Passion for startups: You have a genuine interest in entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem. Previous experience in working in the startup ecosystem is considered an advantage.

• Independent & detail-oriented: You can work independently, with a keen eye for details and a data-driven approach.

• CRM experience: Experience with CRM systems and the ability to organise data efficiently.

• Collaborative spirit: While independent, you enjoy being part of a team and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment.

• Excellent communication skills: You are a natural communicator and have good interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Finnish is not required.

What We Offer:

• Diverse & dynamic team: Join an international team with a passion for supporting the startup ecosystem.

• Professional growth: A chance to grow your role within the organisation and expand your professional network.

• Exciting work environment: Be at the centre of the startup scene with access to hundreds of events and networking opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes longer holidays, time for personal development and more.

How to Apply:

Interested in joining our team? Please send your application with your salary request by October 25th via The Hub. We will review applications on a rolling basis and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Please note that this job requires on-site presence on our campus in Helsinki. We are not able to assist the applicants with relocation financially or otherwise.