Strategic Partnerships Development Manager – E-commerce / Retail

London, UK (Hybrid)

£90K/yr – £112K/yrFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Principle
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Social Networking Platforms,Social Networking/Social Media,IT System Custom Software Development
Job Description
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager – E-commerce / Retail
Location: London Hybrid 3 days office 2 days wfhContract: 12 monthsSalary: £90k - £112k pa
We are hiring an experienced Strategic Partnerships Development Manager to join a global technology organisation.
This is not a sales role. We are looking for someone with strong experience developing and managing strategic partnerships, ideally within e-commerce, retail, digital products or technology.
You will own complex partner relationships from initial opportunity through negotiation, integration and ongoing management. A key part of the role will be working cross-functionally with internal teams, including Product and Engineering, to ensure partnerships are successfully delivered and create a strong experience for both the partner and end customer.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage strategic partnerships across e-commerce, retail and/or technology ecosystems.Identify and evaluate new partnership opportunities aligned with product and business strategy.Own the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, from initial engagement and negotiation through contracting, integration and ongoing relationship management.Work closely with Product, Engineering and other cross-functional teams to successfully deliver partner integrations and initiatives.Translate partner requirements into clear internal actions and help navigate technical and operational considerations.Negotiate and finalise complex partnership and supplier agreements.Build strong relationships with senior external partners and internal stakeholders.Manage multiple partnership initiatives and stakeholders within a complex, fast-paced environment.
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in strategic partnerships, product partnerships, partner development or a closely related role.Ideally, experience within e-commerce, retail, marketplaces, retail technology or digital products.Experience partnering with Product and/or Engineering teams on integrations, product launches or technical initiatives would be highly advantageous.Strong negotiation and contract management experience.Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior and executive level.Strong project and programme management capabilities.Comfortable using data, metrics and insights to assess partnership performance and inform
Important: This is a strategic partnership and product-focused position rather than a traditional sales role. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience taking partnerships from strategy and negotiation through to product or technical implementation.
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We are built on the principle that powerful, well-implemented brands are instrumental in realising vision and creating growth. We are a leader in experience design, brand transformation and implementation, with a diverse team of over 700 experts across 23 offices. A unique blend of rigorous thinking, creativity and operational excellence underpins our approach. For thirty-eight years, we have partnered with many of the world’s leading brands to drive change and build growth.

Founded in 1987
Huddersfield, England, GBR
400 employees (45 in marketing)

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