Full-Time

Partner Sales Manager

KINEXON

KINEXON

201-500 employees

Translates physical operations into digital twins.

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
SAP Products

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Requirements
  • have at least 5-7 years of experience in partner management and development with system integrators, software hyperscalers, OEM; ideally in collaboration with SAP
  • have experience in building partner organizations in the context of B2B software solutions for the manufacturing and warehouse industry, ideally in the IoT and Industry 4.0 space
  • have proven business acumen and the ability to leverage the partner ecosystem to drive profitable growth
  • have a self-confident presence, assertiveness and a high level of social competence
  • have excellent communication skills, written and verbally in English
Responsibilities
  • Orchestrate Partner Ecosystem: Collaborate closely with Kinexon's North American Partners (a.o. SAP, Zebra and their partner networks) to build and nurture strong, mutually beneficial relationships
  • Orchestrate Partner Ecosystem: Devise and implement strategies for orchestrating a cohesive software partner ecosystem to propel KINEXON's business objectives
  • Business Development: Identify and pursue opportunities for joint initiatives and projects with partners that align with KINEXON's business goals
  • Business Development: Drive the development of partner-led solutions that enhance our product offerings and address customer needs
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans for partner engagement, outlining clear objectives, milestones, and key performance indicators
  • Strategic Planning: Continuously assess market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to refine partnership strategies
  • Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the main point of contact between KINEXON and its North American partners, fostering open communication channels and collaboration
  • Communication and Collaboration: Facilitate regular meetings, reviews, and workshops to ensure alignment and progress on joint initiatives
  • Performance Tracking and Reporting: Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of partner engagements
  • Performance Tracking and Reporting: Provide regular updates on partnership performance and contribute to executive-level reports

Kinexon turns physical operations into digital twins to help manufacturers, logistics, and sports teams optimize, automate, and monitor processes. Its wireless plug‑and‑play location system captures real‑time data from assets and people to create a digital representation of operations for better decision-making. Kinexon Industries serves plant and production managers in automotive, aerospace, intralogistics, and machinery with location‑based optimization, while Kinexon Sports & Media offers sports data analytics and player tracking to improve performance and prevent injuries. Revenue comes from selling digital solutions and services, including SAP Store offerings like Order Tracking and Process Management, with a goal of driving digital transformation and sustainability through actionable data.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$146.5M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • C5MI partnership on May 15, 2025 advances real-time automation via location intelligence.
  • ArchLynk extends SAP EWM collaboration for intelligent warehouse operations agility.
  • Carolina Handling alliance develops AGV/AMR solutions showcased at ProMat 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Continental acquisition strips AMR division, crippling Industries growth immediately.
  • NBA/NFL mandate Catapult GPS/IMU in 12 months, killing Sports revenue.
  • Zebra undercuts UWB with Wi-Fi RTLS, capturing BMW clients in 12-18 months.

What makes KINEXON unique

  • KINEXON OS creates digital twins using UWB, BLE, RFID, and GPS for multi-tech integration.
  • Vendor-agnostic AMR/AGV fleet management optimizes manufacturing and logistics operations.
  • Sports division delivers 500Hz sensor player tracking for precise performance analytics.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Company Social Events

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
readmagazine.com
May 22nd, 2025
ArchLynk & Kinexon Partner on SAP EWM & Automation Solution

ArchLynk, the leading SAP Supply Chain & Global Trade solution provider, has extended their strategic partnership with Kinexon, innovators in real-time location systems and mobile robot fleet management, to deliver a new standard in intelligent warehouse operations for business agility, leveraging SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).

C5MI
May 15th, 2025
C5MI and KINEXON Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Real-Time Automation in Operations

Jacksonville Beach, FL - May 15, 2025: C5MI, a premier IT and supply chain solutions leader, has announced a strategic partnership with KINEXON, a pioneering technology company specializing in real-time location intelligence and digital twin technologies.

Forkliftaction
Apr 9th, 2025
Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon

Charlotte-headquartered, integrated materials handling solutions provider Carolina Handling, has partnered with real-time tracking and automated operations provider Kinexon, to develop AGV and AMR fleet management solutions.

Robotics & Automation News
Apr 4th, 2025
Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots

Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots.

Carolina Handling
Mar 24th, 2025
Cutting-edge advancements in material handling on display at ProMat 2025

Carolina Handling has formed a partnership with Kinexon to provide its customers with an option for orchestrating automated fleets.