Partnerships Development Manager
Salary: £40-£45K + Bonus Hours: 37hrs, Mon-Friday Location: Hybrid Working Northampton (Office based 3 days a week) Contract: Permanent
At Online Direct, we’re on a mission to become the most trusted energy support services company. A key part of our growth strategy is building partnerships with organisations that can introduce their customers to us unlocking new opportunities for both businesses.
We’re looking for a Partnerships Development Manager who will play a key role in our growth by identifying, winning and onboarding strategic partners. You’ll own the partnership acquisition journey from first contact through to signed agreement, combining business development, consultative selling, relationship management and commercial negotiation.
Position
- Qualify prospective partners and identify how a partnership at Online Direct could work for them
- Research and identify sectors and organisations with strong partnership potential and approach through outbound calls, email and LinkedIn prospecting
- Respond to inbound enquiries generated through marketing, our website and inbound calls.
- Take a consultative approach to sales, clearly communicating the value of partnering with Online Direct and overcoming any objections
- Build and nurture relationships with key decision makers and understand their business, customers and commercial objectives
- Prepare and present proposals, negotiating commercial terms in line with agreed guidelines
- Manage opportunities through to signature, working closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
- Maintain accurate CRM records throughout the partnership journey
- Attend relevant events and networking opportunities to generate new relationships and opportunities
- Once active, support the wider Partnerships Team with key relationships, ensuring relationships continue to develop and evolve.
Requirements
- A track record in business development with experience converting prospects into customers or partners
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build rapport and influence stakeholders at different levels
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop and close partnership agreements
- Excellent organisation skills, and the ability to manage your own pipeline, priorities and follow ups effectively
- Experience using a CRM and data to manage sales activity and performance
- Proactive, self-motivated and have a resilient approach to achieving targets
- A genuine customer first mindset and the ability to build trust quickly.
- Experience in an ‘energy adjacent’ sector such as waste management, telecoms, SaaS, merchant services or similar desirable.
Other Information
OnlineDIRECT offer a range of benefits*, contributing to a well-rounded compensation package that includes financial incentives, career development opportunities and various perks designed to enhance employees quality of life and wellbeing. Here’s a breakdown:
- Competitive Salary + Bonus
- Career Development & Ongoing Training
- 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays increasing with length of service with the option to purchase additional days
- Sick Pay
- Volunteering day
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- Employee Reward Schemes
- Team Incentive Days
- Death In Service (DIS)
- Health Cash Plan/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Early Friday Finish
- Cycle to Work Scheme
*subject to length of service
Partnerships Development Manager employer: Online Direct
At Online Direct, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can take ownership of your projects and make a real impact in the energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and health plans, all within a supportive and inclusive culture that values teamwork and excellence. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making our Northampton office a great place to collaborate and innovate.
