Associate Manager - Partnerships, UK & Ireland (Fixed Term Contract) in London

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly organised, analytical, and proactive Associate Manager, Partnerships to support and scale DECIEM’s global retail and distribution partnerships, with a primary focus on the UK and IRE expansion markets. In this role, you will act as a key operational and strategic member of the Partnerships team - supporting account setup, launch planning, forecasting, performance tracking, and cross-functional coordination to ensure our partners are set up for long‑term success. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, enjoys working across multiple teams and regions, and has a strong interest in beauty, retail, and global distribution. This is a contract position starting late-July and ending on December 31st, 2026.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Collaborate with the UK & IRE Partnerships team to develop and execute strategies that maximise operational efficiency, profitability, and clear communication across retail and distribution partners.
• Support the setup of retail and distribution partnership accounts in new markets, including administrative onboarding, asset transmission, and launch planning coordination.
• Work cross‑functionally with Design, Retail, Retail Operations, Learning & Development, Supply Chain, Logistics, PR/Comms, and Digital teams to support distribution expansion, brand elevation, and partner education initiatives.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain to ensure optimal stock availability, accurate inventory updates, and alignment across global partners.
• Track, analyse, and recap global partnerships business performance and growth opportunities on a bi‑weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Own and maintain the global partnerships calendar, ensuring visibility into sales periods, key deadlines, market updates, and expansion plans.
• Consolidate global forecasts for new product launches and collaborate with Supply Chain to communicate timelines, manage prioritisation, and support execution.
• Support the Business Development team on new business opportunities and global expansion initiatives, including prospecting, market research, and distributor engagement.
• Coordinate and support meetings, presentations, and visits with distributors and prospective partners across priority markets.
• Own and manage a small portfolio of Partnerships accounts, representing approximately 1–2% of total partnerships revenue.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Strong problem‑solving and negotiation skills with a clear sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to operate plans, manage competing priorities, and perform well under pressure in a fast‑paced, unstructured environment.
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented, with exceptional accuracy and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); relevant education or equivalent partnerships experience within a beauty brand is an asset.

WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• First dibs on new products.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to play in the grey. These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritising people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation. In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DEI and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.