Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

Job Title: Strategic Partner Manager

Location: London

Remuneration: £50 per hour

Contract Details:

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months but possibility of extension)

Working Pattern: Full Time (Onsite Work Schedule: Tue/Wed/Thu)

Responsibilities:

As a Strategic Partner Manager, you will be a key contributor in driving the broader partner strategy for our client. Your role will involve managing relationships with multiple high-stake partners and contributing to the identification, creation, negotiation, and implementation of effective business development agreements. You will also be responsible for account/partner scoping, development, and prospecting decisions, as well as managing account priorities and resource allocation.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

1. Business leadership: You will drive partner engagement and build strong relationships by tracking business metrics, building forecasts, and ensuring strong brand management.

2. Cross-functional collaboration: You will develop and maintain strategic relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders to drive the best partner experience and ensure product excellence.

3. Deal execution and Partner Management: You will be responsible for end-to-end partner experience, including negotiating and finalising contracts, executing on account plans, pitching to partners, resolving partner issues, and advocating on behalf of the partner.

4. Product and Partnership strategy development: You will drive partner strategy by prospecting new partners and opportunities, conducting partner and industry research, and collaborating on product strategy.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

Experience in sales management, business development, or partner management in an Internet, software platform, or consumer electronics company is essential.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to derive insights and formulate recommendations.

Ability to manage ambiguity, solve problems, and scale effectively across a large organisation.

Superb communication skills, with the ability to comfortably interact with partner and executive-level stakeholders.

Proven experience in engaging with external partners at the executive or C-suite level.

At our client, we value our employees and offer a range of perks to support their well-being and professional development. These include hybrid working options, comprehensive well-being support, pension contribution matching, gym access, and employee discounts.

If you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment and are excited about the opportunity to make an impact in the tech industry, apply now to join our client's team as a Strategic Partner Manager. We look forward to hearing from you!

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