Partner Acquisition Manager

Our client are looking for a candidate who will be responsible for establishing new partnerships and taking the lead in regards to developing relationships with strategic partners including resellers, referrals and affiliates.

The role will involve working closely with the directors and marketing teams to prospect, negotiate, launch and manage multiple partnerships. The role represents the face of the organisation to partners and represents the brand to a broad audience.

The overall remit of the role is to:

• Be responsible for championing the growth of the revenue received via the channel and partner verticals

• Travelling across the UK for in person meetings with prospective and newly acquired / reactivated partners

• Work with Directors and Marketing on strategy for new Partner Acquisition

• Building and managing a portfolio of partner relations

• Owning relationships from end to end, from initial negotiations to launch of the accounts through

  to account management.

• Building new partnerships and pipeline

Skills and experience required:

• Proven track record in a channel role

• Be target driven and passionate about sales and target achievements

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can think and communicate creatively, thoughtfully and

  on your feet

• Be a self-starter, with a high degree of motivation to work in a fast-paced environment with the

  ability to thrive under minimal guidance

• Have the ability to shift from big picture to detailed operations whilst showing professional

  attributes

• An opportunist who can identify quick winning opportunities that are in line with the business

  strategy

• Strong commercial acumen and a passion for sales

• Articulate and a successful and confident presenter