Kelly Libonati
Kelly Libonati

Head of Partnerships

Open to offers · Member since 15 Oct 2026
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Desired salary
from 55k USD/yearly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Lead

About

Professional summary

I am a partnerships and commercial leader with over 10 years of experience across FMCG, SaaS, insurtech, marketing, and BPO environments.

I build strategic alliances and manage key accounts across EMEA, guiding the commercial cycle from prospecting and outreach through negotiation, implementation, renewal, and upsell.

I have a strong track record of delivering revenue growth, including achieving 112% of an annual revenue target and increasing upsell revenue by 30% through data-driven account development.

I bring experience in international expansion, market-entry strategy, go-to-market planning, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, product, UX, and insights teams.

As a sales leader, I have coached remote teams, designed KPI frameworks and training programs, and helped teams exceed monthly sales targets by more than 15%.

I am ready to step into a Head of Partnerships role and am particularly interested in entrepreneurship, ecosystem building, and supporting women founders.

Notice period: 1 month

Skills

22 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Development

Marketing and Sales Tools

Experience

Career history

Senior Partnerships Manager Degusta Box

Own strategic partnerships and key accounts for a leading FMCG subscription-box business in Barcelona, driving revenue growth and brand presence across EMEA. Manage the full commercial cycle, from prospecting through negotiation, account development, and renewal.

Delivered 112% of the 2025 revenue target and increased upsell revenue by 30% through data-driven proposals and proactive account management. Expanded partnerships through CRM initiatives, events, and food trade fairs, while collaborating with marketing, product, and insights teams to improve partner ROI and launch consumer campaigns.

Senior Business Development Manager Cyberwarrior

Developed new international business for a cybersecurity SaaS company while working remotely for a US-based organization. Identified and engaged prospective clients across multiple industries.

Built outbound and inbound pipelines through LinkedIn and CRM-driven workflows. Closed enterprise contracts through targeted outreach and structured follow-up, negotiating commercial terms that exceeded annual sales objectives.

Sales Team Lead / Head of Sales Connect2BPO

Led the sales team and defined commercial strategy for a Colombia-based BPO company, with responsibility for growth, sales performance, and operational excellence.

Coached a remote sales team that consistently exceeded monthly targets by more than 15%. Designed KPI frameworks and training programs to improve conversion rates, contributed to go-to-market strategy, expanded the client portfolio, and won and retained key accounts through LinkedIn prospecting.

Business Development Manager Simplesurance

Led business development initiatives for an insurtech company in Germany and supported the launch of new markets across EMEA.

Launched two new EMEA markets through structured market-entry planning. Built regional partnerships, managed key stakeholders, and collaborated with UX and product teams to improve user retention and adoption.

Business Development & Marketing AkzoNobel Coatings

Supported business development and marketing initiatives for the EMEA region at AkzoNobel Coatings.

Conducted market research to identify international expansion opportunities and developed pricing strategies that contributed to more than 12% market-share growth. Supported go-to-market plans in collaboration with commercial and product teams.

Education

Learning history

EADA Business School

Master, International Marketing & Business

Master in International Marketing & Business.

Universidad del Norte

BA, Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

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