Vincent Bleunven
Arcueil,Val-de-Marne
Summary
Strategic and execution-driven Partnerships Manager with 9 years of experience in SaaS, marketplace, and consumer tech environments — including 5 years in North America.
Proven track record in building partnership strategies from scratch, driving GTM execution, and leading cross-functional initiatives across Product, Sales, and Marketing.
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong ownership, and ability to scale partnership programs that generate measurable business impact. Passionate about global growth, customer experience, and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Partnerships Manager
Calizy
Paris
03.2025 - Current
- Defined and executed the partnership strategy (tech, business, and marketing) to accelerate marketplace growth and strengthen presence in key verticals.
- Negotiated and activated high-impact partnerships (SaaS, lead generation, CX platforms) driving qualified pipeline and brand visibility.
- Designed and launched the Calizy Reach GTM offer (pricing, ROI model, messaging) → +€20K in 2 weeks & +€5K ARR.
- Worked closely with Product & Tech to deliver partner integrations and custom enterprise success workflows.
- Built scalable playbooks for onboarding, enablement, and joint marketing initiatives.
Supervisor, Claims & Partner Operations
Turo
Toronto
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Led a team of 7 customer success managers overseeing complex claims & host operations, maintaining an 89% CSATacross high-volume markets.
- Managed key accounts representing 80% of platform revenue during a major fraud crisis — 0% churn through proactive communication and on-site visits.
- Designed and implemented a strategic vendor partnership with CrashBay (certified repair network), improving host satisfaction by +8 pts and reducing operational costs.
- Collaborated cross-functionally (Product, Tech, Legal, Ops) to build scalable processes and automation.
- Coached and developed team members, implementing KPIs, QA frameworks, and continuous improvement rituals.
Founder
French&Foodie
Toronto
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Founded and managed a French food delivery brand, handling marketing, operations, and P&L.
- Built a loyal local community through creative digital campaigns and partnerships with delivery platforms.
Regional Account & Partnership Manager
Brasserie Goudale
Brittany (west France)
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed and developed a network of 400 clients and B2B partners (on-trade, wholesalers, and independent retailers) across Western France.
- Built long-term partnerships through trust, consistent performance, and tailored commercial strategies.
- Negotiated distribution agreements and trade activations to expand regional presence and increase brand visibility.
- Designed joint business plans with key distributors to drive portfolio growth and market penetration.
- Launched new product lines (seasonal and specialty beers), leading to +22% YoY growth in volume.
- Delivered strong account retention and acted as a key partner for clients’ commercial success.
Education
BTS NRC -
Charles de Foucauld
Brest /2014 - /2016
Skills
- Partnership Strategy
- GTM Execution
- Business Development
- Strategic Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Account Management
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Operational Excellence
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Gastronomy & Culinary Exploration
- Travel
- Entrepreneurship
Timeline
Partnerships Manager
Calizy
03.2025 - Current
Founder
French&Foodie
09.2023 - 02.2025
Supervisor, Claims & Partner Operations
Turo
05.2021 - 03.2025
Regional Account & Partnership Manager
Brasserie Goudale
08.2016 - 01.2020
BTS NRC -
Charles de Foucauld
/2014 - /2016