Strategic Partnerships Manager | Beverages leader

Job Overview

Mattoni 1873, a leading producer of bottled mineral and spring water in Central Europe, is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to join their team in Prague, Czechia. This role involves developing and managing strategic collaborations to enhance the company’s market leader position and expand its broad portfolio of beverage brands.

Company Overview

Mattoni 1873 is the largest producer of bottled mineral and spring water in Central Europe, a Czech company owned by an Italian family. They uniquely combine market leadership with a proven family business approach, focusing on improving the culture and quality of drinking across all their operating countries. Mattoni 1873 is a market leader in the Czech and Hungarian markets, with significant presence in Austria, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany, and products available in over twenty countries worldwide. Their portfolio includes renowned brands like Mattoni, Magnesia, Aquila, Poděbradka, Dobrá voda, Hanácká kyselka, Szentkirályi, Theodora, and Waldquelle. The company emphasizes continuous growth, innovation, and local decision-making, fostered by a stable and expanding family environment.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for new business partnerships.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and potential partners.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to support company growth objectives.
• Monitor and analyze partnership performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate new partnerships effectively.
• Represent Mattoni 1873 in external engagements and industry events.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, preferably within the FMCG or beverage industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain robust professional relationships.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving growth through partnerships.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Czech or other Central European languages is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a market-leading, stable, and expanding family company.
• Be part of an organization with a strong mission to improve drinking culture.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Access to a broad portfolio of well-known beverage brands.
• Engaging and innovative work environment with fast local decision-making.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.