Strategic Partnerships Director

Strategic Partnerships Director

Full-Time 65000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive business growth by developing strategic partnerships and optimising monetisation strategies.
  • Company: Fast-growing video monetisation and digital media company with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and high visibility with senior leadership.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of content and monetisation strategies.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of digital video monetisation and influence global entertainment brands.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in strategic account management or partnerships within digital media.

The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.

About Merzigo

Merzigo is a fast-growing video monetization and digital media company that partners with leading entertainment brands to scale and optimize their content businesses across global digital platforms. With deep expertise in large-scale content operations, platform monetization, rights management, and localization, Merzigo enables partners to unlock the full commercial potential of their video catalogs.

What you’ll do:

  • Own and expand strategic client partnerships with a strong focus on revenue growth, performance, and long-term value creation.
  • Develop and execute monetization and distribution strategies across major digital platforms.
  • Optimize commercial performance for clients across platforms such as YouTube and Facebook.
  • Generate insights by leveraging YouTube Analytics and CMS data to create high-level presentations.
  • Advise clients on content strategy, rights utilization, and localization approaches to maximize global reach.
  • Collaborate closely with internal operations, analytics, and rights teams to ensure flawless execution.
  • Drive business growth by identifying potential client opportunities, emerging markets and new commercial models across content catalogs, territories and digital platforms.
  • Develop strategic proposals and business presentations for prospective clients by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners to create long-term business opportunities and strengthen market presence.
  • Take ownership of commercial opportunities from initial identification through partnership development and successful execution.
  • Identify new growth opportunities across catalogs, territories, formats, and monetization models.
  • Identify, negotiate, and establish new strategic partnerships, driving long-term revenue growth.
  • Monitor digital media trends, platform developments, and market dynamics to proactively identify opportunities for client growth and innovation.

What we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience in strategic account management, partnerships, or commercial roles within digital media or content-driven businesses.
  • Strong expertise in platform monetization, analytics, and CMS-driven operations.
  • Solid understanding of content localization, multi-territory distribution, and audience development.
  • Experience developing commercial opportunities, managing client relationships, and contributing to revenue growth initiatives.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex data and strategies to senior and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners.
  • A strong ownership mindset combined with a data-driven and commercially focused approach.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume content environments.

Why Merzigo:

  • Operate at the intersection of content, data, rights, and monetization.
  • Influence how global entertainment brands scale their digital video businesses.
  • Work within a company that combines operational depth with strategic leadership.
  • Be part of a growing organization shaping the future of digital video monetization and distribution.

What We Offer:

  • Annual gross salary: £65,000–£70,000 GBP.
  • Hybrid work opportunity.
  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.

We welcome candidates who share this mission to join us.

Strategic Partnerships Director employer: Merzigo

Merzigo is an exceptional employer that thrives at the intersection of content and technology, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets strategic leadership. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to influence the future of digital video monetization while collaborating with top-tier entertainment brands in a fast-paced, supportive culture.

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Contact Details:

Merzigo Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Strategic Partnerships Director

Strategic Account Management
Partnership Development
Revenue Growth Strategies
Platform Monetization
Analytics Expertise
Content Localization
Multi-Territory Distribution