Senior Brand Partnerships & BD Manager - Forward Role : Job Details

Are you a strong B2B Business Development and Partnerships professional? 

With an understanding of affiliates (inc AWIN, Rakuten, Tradedoubler etc.)? 

And experience in the FMCG and/or hospitality sectors? 

If so, this is the role for you! 

It’s an exciting Senior Brand Partnerships & BD Manager role for a leisure business in Manchester City Centre. 

They work hybrid (2+ days in office), will pay £45k-£55k and they need a strong customer facing candidate to help onboard and manage quality affiliate hero brands to increase revenue. 

In return you’ll get a great bens package and flexible working. 

The role:  

• Working with the Director of Membership and the business founder, this is a great opportunity to shape the partnerships strategy and ensure its efficient delivery provides growth of the brand portfolio, offer inventory and increases revenue.
• Leading the Business Development programme to convert inbound leads and identify outbound leads to develop long term commercial relationships with partners.
• Leading the B2B marketing strategy with a focus on growing the awareness and profile of the brand.
• Growing the Brand Partnerships & Business Development team, ensuring their skills and capabilities develop to enhance the operations and scale of return for commercial growth 

The Candidate: 

• Knowledge of the major affiliate networks e.g. Impact, Awin, Tradedoubler, Rakuten etc.
• Experience of/network in the FMCG/Hospitality sector.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting methods and visualisations
• Knowledge of the latest trends and innovation in the affiliate market & industry
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels with a B2B focus e.g. email, social media, paid media etc. and how they can be utilised to drive performance

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