Business Development Manager II in London

At Blackhawk Network (BHN), we are shaping the future of branded payments – powering reward, incentive, and loyalty solutions across 28 countries and 400,000+ consumer touchpoints. From digital gift cards and eGifts to global employee rewards and customer acquisition tools, our platforms deliver meaningful value to clients and their customers alike.

Overview:

• Contract: Permanent
• Workplace: Hybrid – 2 days in office per week in Hemel Hempstead Office
• Hours: 35
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Strategic Relationships

We are hiring a Business Development Manager II – UK & Ireland to drive year‐on‐year revenue growth by maximising marketing opportunities with our distribution and global card partners across B2C and B2B channels. In this role, you will work closely with Distribution Partner Account Managers, cross‐functional teams, and major brands like Apple, Google, and Roblox to deliver strategic, commercially strong, and scalable retail marketing activity across the UK and Ireland. You will ensure campaigns are aligned, high‐impact, and deliver measurable ROI.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver retail marketing revenue across the UK & Ireland through Distribution Partners and BHN‐owned channels, meeting or exceeding annual targets.
• Drive a consistent, scalable, and high‐impact marketing approach by partnering with Distribution Partner and Card Partner Account Managers.
• Lead planning, execution, optimisation, and performance analysis of retail marketing campaigns, providing clear ROI insights.
• Develop data‐driven marketing proposals and annual partner marketing packs to increase engagement, investment, and conversion.
• Collaborate with internal teams and card partners to secure and deploy promotional budgets, while maintaining accurate tracking of investment, margins, and costs.
• Leverage market, category, and consumer insights to inform strategy, improve processes, and design innovative retail marketing activity.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Marketing experience, across both B2C and B2B environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‐building skills, with confidence engaging at all levels.
• High commercial and analytical acumen, able to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast‐paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, with strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results. Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact — for our employees and the future of work.

Benefits:

• Work‐Life Balance: 25 days annual leave, birthday time off, and volunteering leave.
• Health & Well‐being: Private medical insurance, employee assistance program, enhanced parental leave, and free eye tests.
• Financial Rewards: Group income protection, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts with our bYond/one4all cards.
• Flexibility & Engagement: Hybrid working, office group activities, and support for physical and mental health.
• Recognition: Participate in Flyers, our leading recognition program with financial rewards.

Candidate Journey at BHN:

• Stage 1: Shortlisting of suitable candidates
• Stage 2: Screening Call
• Stage 3: Interview(s) with Hiring Manager(s)
• Stage 4: Feedback/Hired

Join us and be part of a company that is shaping the future of branded payments. Apply today and take the next step in your career!