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Caroline JacobCJ

Caroline Jacob

Partner Manager

€800/day
Antwerpen, BE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Caroline

Authentic, Strategic, and Always a Step Ahead (with a wink).

With over 25 years in Partner Management, I’m a result-driven innovator who builds sustainable partnerships through trust, creativity, and sharp execution. I don't just manage partners—I co-create, connect the dots, and make things happen. I'm a creative do-er with a long-term vision, someone who doesn’t just think outside the box—I question whether the box is even needed.

Whether navigating complex ecosystems or launching new go-to-market initiatives, I bring perseverance, clarity, and energy. I believe in relationships that are both human and high-impact—because business grows best when people feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Alongside that, I’m a coach and trainer passionate about personal growth and leadership development. Not the one-size-fits-all kind, but growth that’s real, honest, and often sprinkled with humor. I help individuals and teams tap into their strengths, build self-awareness, and lead with clarity and confidence.

Whether it’s building ecosystems or building people up—it’s all about connection, courage, and staying true to who you are.

Let’s connect. Authentic conversations always lead somewhere interesting.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Antwerpen (up to 50km), Brussel (up to 30km)

Experience

  • Jacob Consulting
    Trainer coach
    January 2017 - Today (9 years and 5 months)
    Built and Scaled International Partner Programs
    • Designed and operationalized a complete partner program at Protime, including onboarding journeys, collaboration playbooks, and governance structures.
    • Integrated internal teams into the partner lifecycle, improving engagement and accountability.
    Delivered +40% Channel Growth at Axis Communications
    • Developed and executed a channel optimization strategy that drove +40% revenue growth across BeLux.
    • Led joint business planning and partner enablement initiatives, boosting co-selling performance.
    Designed a Global Partner Strategy from Scratch
    • At Chatlayer by Sinch, created a global partner strategy, signed international partners, and developed training modules to accelerate adoption.
    • Established frameworks for performance measurement and ongoing partner success.
    Empowered Partners Through Enablement & Coaching
    • Delivered workshops and training to equip partners with tools, insights, and motivation.
    • Acted as a trusted advisor for partners and internal sales teams, driving collaboration and satisfaction.
    Driving Cloud Ecosystem Success
    • Experienced in cloud channel models and partner lifecycle management, enabling partners to increase service attach rates and reduce churn.
    • Skilled at driving upsell and cross-sell initiatives to maximize revenue opportunities.
    Core Strengths
    Partner Lifecycle Management • Cloud Channel Strategy • Revenue Growth
    Partner Enablement & Training • Cross-functional Alignment • Trusted Advisor Leadership
    Personal Development Team Leadership Strategic Partnerships Governance
  • Protime
    Partner manager as a freelancer
    HUMAN RESOURCES
    January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
    Nieuwe partners aantrekken, partnership structureren, partners onboarden
    Zorgen dat het intern verkocht word, projecten ondersteunen met partners
  • Axis Communications
    Channel Manager
    January 2017 - August 2019 (2 years and 7 months)
    Belux, Tbilisi, Georgia
    Achieved 40% market growth within the Belux region. Developed and executed successful sales and partnership strategies.

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Education

  • Graduate Modern Languages
    Van Celst Instituut Antwerp
    Graduate Modern Languages

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