Business Development Lead [205955]

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A company that connects people with unique experiences and is at the forefront of its industry.

This 12‑month hybrid contract offers up to £56.84 per hour – 40 hrs/week – PAYE.

Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by COB on Fri, 14th Nov.

The Impact You’ll Make

Key strategic business partnerships within a key regional territory, collaborating with various internal functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with global brand, partnership, marketing, legal, finance, and product teams to develop and execute local partnerships.
• Negotiate agreements, discuss structure terms, and ensure brand alignment across all partnership initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for establishing partnerships and business development activities that support business goals.
• Model the financial and strategic impact of partnerships, defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and report results to senior leadership.
• Ensure excellent execution and ongoing management of partnerships and business development activities, coordinating seamlessly across all business areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners and cultivate new collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Solid experience in a partnership‑related role (e.g., Business Development, Partner Management).
• A growth‑obsessed mindset with a proven track record of driving expansion.
• Deep business acumen to conduct extensive market research and anticipate product and business needs.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills, with the ability to connect disparate ideas and proactively develop compelling proposals and solutions.
• Strong data analysis and modeling skills.
• Proven partnership management experience, demonstrating the ability to nurture and scale relationships.
• Knowledge of regional culture and environment, crucial for fostering successful local partnerships.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence internal executive stakeholders, alongside building long‑term external relationships with new and existing partners.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, capable of overseeing complex initiatives.
• Adept at dealing with complexity and adapting to changing business priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrating persistence and optimism when faced with setbacks, and a passion for tackling complex problems to find solutions that make customers’ lives easier.
• Excellent communicator across all functions and management levels, naturally taking the lead on aligning stakeholders when viewpoints diverge.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Basic data science skills.

Client Description

Our client is an American company that operates a global community of hosts and travelers.

EEO Statement

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal‑opportunities employer.

We encourage applications from under‑represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

Location

• London, England, United Kingdom