Channel Partner Manager in Guildford

Are you an experienced Channel Partner Manager with strong negotiating skills and commercial acumen? The Channel Partner Manager role is pivotal within the MX (Mobile Experience) Channel Marketing team, working to ensure that we deliver world-class marketing, on-time and aligned to our SEUK vision, as well as laddering up to the goals of our channel partners. This role requires a multi-skilled Marketing Manager, with strong experience in digital marketing able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Someone who can harness relationships with our channel partners and develop channel plans which drive positive commercial results for the MX (Mobile Experience) business.

What you'll be up to:

• Lead on channel partner negotiations, leveraging all investment types, to unlock new opportunities & development of the account business.
• Work with the retailer channel account teams (Account Director and Account Manager) to plan and execute multiple product launches and promotions across the Samsung laptop category.
• Strong commercial understanding, implementing marketing activities linked back to commercial priorities.
• Deliver brand, commercial and channel objectives (with specific focus on sell out) with our agencies and the channel partners Currys & John Lewis.
• Responsible for ensuring internal marketing processes are being followed, prior to committing any spend.
• Analysing post-launch/campaign results ensuring learnings & recommendations are shaping future activities.

Are you our perfect partner?

• You’re experienced in managing and leading on negotiations with third parties.
• You’re passionate about technology - specifically computing, mobile, and innovation.
• You’re experienced in 360 marketing, with a focus on digital (and clear understanding of digital marketing metrics).
• You’re able to demonstrate experience of managing marketing budgets.
• You’re able to seek out and build relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders in order to successfully deliver on key projects.
• You’re a self-starter with a proactive approach to work, able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Per Annum + 10% Bonus + Company Car.
• Company Sick Pay + Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary.
• Access to a range of discounts and perks across our key partners & beyond.
• Development Opportunities.

Who are we?

Blue Square combines best-in-class retail solutions, seamless product activation and flexible staffing that empowers brands to maintain control of their customer experience across their distribution channels.

Points to note:

• Reasonable adjustments: We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
• Whilst we strive to adhere to our closing dates, we may close the vacancy early based on interest or the progression of the role.
• Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Blue Square.
• If you’re an internal candidate, remember to use your company email address to apply.
• Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.