Partnership Lead

Who we are

At Vandebron, we're transforming the energy landscape, steering away from the conventional to champion sustainability. Born in 2014, our journey began with Chapter 1, disrupting the market with a transparent platform connecting consumers directly to local, green energy producers.

Now, in Chapter 2, we are dedicated to ensuring 100% green energy availability, 100% of the time. Think smart solutions — flexible use of wind and solar farms, Smart EV Charging, and efficient energy storage. No waiting around, we actively shape a sustainable future. Good energy, smart solutions — that's Vandebron.

Your impact

As Partnership Lead, you will be the driving force behind strategic collaborations that strengthen brand awareness and our market position, laying the foundation for future growth. Right now, there are a few partnerships at Vandebron — like De Balie, de Energiewending and Trees for all and we like to broaden our (commercial) scope to reach new audiences and target groups. It’s up to you to build upon this discipline: exploring the market, reaching out to potential partners, and setting up collaborations that truly elevate our brand.

Your role will directly shape how Vandebron shows up in the public domain, positioning us as a thought leader in the energy transition and contributing to our commercial performance. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Brand, Commerce, and Strategy, while having the autonomy to pioneer and scale our partnership function.

In this role, you’ll be reporting directly to Yvonne Kleemans (Manager Customer Experience & Brand Marketing).

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute a partnership strategy that enhances brand awareness and strengthens our market position by translating partnerships into compelling stories. 

• Provide input for PR and storytelling, ensuring partnerships translate into compelling narratives.

• Identify, initiate, and expand partnerships with external stakeholders (from cultural organizations to retail and consumer brands).

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partners, ensuring added value for both sides.

• Integrate partnerships with ongoing marketing and campaign goals, maximizing exposure and impact.

• Manage projects end-to-end, from first contact to measurable results.

• Measure the success, optimize, and professionalize existing partnerships.
  

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in relationship management and network building, with strong communication skills (preferably, but not necessarily as a Partnership or PR Lead).

• Strategic thinker who can spot or create their own opportunities and translate them into impactful actions.

• Project management skills: able to independently set up, drive, and deliver initiatives end-to-end.

• Creative and innovative mindset, with marketing affinity to connect partnerships to brand, campaign, and PR activities.

• Data-driven approach: comfortable evaluating success based on KPIs and optimizing accordingly.

• Proactive and self-starting, thriving in a dynamic environment with high autonomy.

• Native-level Dutch speaker with excellent communication skills.
  

What’s in it for you

• A nice salary.

• An annual bonus based on company performance.

• 30 paid days off per year to recharge and find inspiration.

• Work abroad for up to 6 weeks per year (max 4 consecutive weeks, including up to 4 weeks outside the EU).

• A sabbatical opportunity for employees with three years of service (one month paid with holidays, two unpaid).

• Special leave for significant personal events, and an additional day for religious or personal celebrations.

• An annual €850 learning budget, as well as access to Learning & Development workshops and programs.

• A pension scheme to plan for the future.

• A monthly €50 net allowance for your phone and Wi-Fi.

• A one-time €200 net allowance to create a comfortable home workspace.

• Split your time between our carbon-neutral Amsterdam office and your home for the perfect work-life balance.

• Enjoy daily healthy, warm and vegetarian lunches prepared by our in-house cooks.

• For those living 10km or more from the office, hop on board with an NS business card for smooth commuting.
  

Why join Vandebron?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on climate change.

• Build the partnership function with full freedom and autonomy.

• Work with a wide range of partners — from cultural organizations to consumer brands — giving real visibility in the public domain.

• Combine creativity with measurable business impact.

• A role where your expertise directly contributes to building a sustainable future.
  

A career move that matters

Using your talents to create a healthier planet is one of the most meaningful career moves you can make. At Vandebron, you’ll have the opportunity to set up a partnership strategy from scratch and make a direct impact on brand awareness, visibility, and performance results. This role also provides growth potential, with the opportunity to evolve into a leadership position as the function matures.

What you’ll learn

• How to create your own opportunities and turn them into impactful collaborations.

• Work in a data-driven way: testing, measuring, and scaling what works.

• Develop skills in building and expanding networks across industries.

• Gain hands-on experience in partnership creation, negotiation, and expansion.

• Learn to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, PR, and commercial teams.
  

Interested?

If you’re as enthusiastic as we are, apply via this page.

Not convinced yet and have questions? Feel free to ask them via tommythomassen@vandebron.nl.

At Vandebron, we believe in diversity, inclusiveness, and equal career opportunities. Be your authentic self — and it’s totally okay with us if you don’t mention your gender or date of birth on your resume. We also care about your privacy and handle your data carefully. Under the GDPR, you are not required to provide us with any information about your health, race/nationality, or religion, and you may also omit your social security number (BSN) and passport photo from your job application documentation.