Partner Experience Manager at Welocalize

Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Translation, Localization, Language ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years in partner management, localization operations, or supply chain coordination
  • Proven track record in managing freelance/partner relationships with commercial accountability
  • Experience in global partner networks and cultural intelligence
  • Background in localization or content services preferred
  • Strong skills & competencies (e.g., relationship building, performance analysis, rate negotiation, cross-functional collaboration)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of linguistic partners, building trusted, lasting relationships
  • Conduct regular business reviews to understand partner goals, discuss high-level performance, and identify development opportunities
  • Ensure a smooth partner journey after onboarding and act as an advocate internally for their needs and capabilities
  • Support sourcing teams with relationship transitions and onboarding of high-priority partners
  • Collaborate with Quality and Squad Leaders to interpret performance trends and context
  • Participate in performance review discussions, sharing relationship insights and helping shape partner improvement plans when needed
  • Monitor partner readiness for specialized work (e.g., multimedia, AI workflows, time-sensitive delivery)
  • Work with partners to ensure operational readiness during disruptions
  • Help ensure performance expectations and changes are clearly communicated and supported
  • Own rate alignment to market rates and buy rate strategy for assigned languages or service types
  • Use global market intelligence and benchmarking to inform rate decisions and partner negotiations
  • Stay informed about local linguistic market conditions, cultural nuances, and regional rate trends
  • Act as a subject matter expert in rates; ensure adherence to financial governance frameworks and rate band controls
  • Execute on the company-wide Partner Community Engagement Strategy as shaped by the Community Engagement Advisor
  • Implement engagement tactics, as needed, such as newsletters, recognition programs, surveys, or virtual events — ensuring alignment with brand and strategy
  • Foster two-way communication with partners, capturing sentiment and advocating for partner experience improvements internally
  • Act as a key resource to Language Services, Quality, and Delivery teams by providing insight and context to support decisions around partner alignment with business needs
  • Participate in rate and resourcing discussions tied to RFPs, new business, or key account needs
  • Provide insights to help shape sourcing strategy and partner tiering within specific language portfolios or domains

Skills

Partner Relationship Management
Business Reviews
Performance Analysis
Onboarding
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Retention Strategies
Stakeholder Advocacy
Supply Chain Management

Welocalize

Provides AI-driven content localization services

About Welocalize

Welocalize assists businesses in enhancing customer engagement by providing localized content that meets the cultural and linguistic needs of different regions. Their AI-enabled Service Delivery Platform, OPAL, streamlines the translation and approval processes, allowing companies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Unlike competitors, Welocalize leverages AI and automation to deliver services more effectively, resulting in better business outcomes for clients. The company's goal is to empower businesses to connect with international customers through advanced localization solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$33.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Telemedicine Benefit
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Competition from AI-driven tools like DeepL and Google Translate threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements may commoditize basic translation services, pressuring differentiation.
Economic uncertainties in key industries could reduce spending on localization services.

Differentiation

Welocalize's OPAL platform uses AI to streamline translation and content adaptation processes.
The company offers specialized linguistic validation services for clinical trials and healthcare.
Welocalize's TranslationRater™ plugin for ChatGPT enhances translation quality assessment capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven localization boosts Welocalize's market opportunities.
Rising interest in multilingual e-learning aligns with Welocalize's expertise.
Healthcare sector's AI integration offers new service expansion opportunities for Welocalize.

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