Partnerships Manager

Partnerships Manager

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sphere Digital Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and manage strategic brand partnerships while collaborating with creative teams.
  • Company: Dynamic agency fostering creativity and collaboration in London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team and explore emerging technologies to enhance creativity.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by crafting innovative partnership campaigns that drive results.
  • Qualifications: Experience in partnerships or account management with strong negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

  • Partnerships Manager
  • London | Hybrid
  • The Job
  • Lead the development, execution and management of strategic brand and media partnerships, acting as the key point of contact between the agency, clients and external partners.
  • Identify, evaluate and secure new brand, media and commercial partnership opportunities that align with client objectives and agency goals.
  • Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with partners, sponsors, media owners and stakeholders to foster collaboration and repeat business.
  • Collaborate with creative, strategy, sales and production to craft compelling partnership propositions and generate bold, insight‑led ideas.
  • Plan and execute partnership campaigns end‑to‑end, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, timelines and KPIs from pitch through to delivery.
  • Monitor and analyse campaign performance, preparing post‑campaign reports and recommending optimisations for future activity.
  • Support negotiations around partnership terms, budgets, deliverables and contracts to secure value for clients and the agency.
  • Mentor and support junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Stay across media, marketing and cultural trends to spot new partnership models and opportunities.
  • You
  • Solid understanding of partnerships, commercial strategy or account management, with the ability to identify and develop commercially viable partnership opportunities.
  • Proven track record managing high-value brand or media partnerships from pitch to execution.
  • Motivated by creative solutions that solve client challenges beyond traditional media.
  • Strong interpersonal and client‑facing skills, comfortable negotiating budgets, deliverables and terms.
  • Familiarity with integrated campaign planning across digital, content, experiential and influencer.
  • Curious about emerging technologies, including AI, and open to exploring how automation can enhance creativity, performance and efficiency.
  • Excellent presentation and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Comfortable mentoring junior team members and supporting their development.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer.

We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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Partnerships Manager employer: Sphere Digital Recruitment

As a leading player in the GRC and Risk sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement while supporting a hybrid working model from our vibrant London office. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and you can truly shape your success.

Sphere Digital Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Partnerships Manager

Strategic Partnership Development
Brand Management
Media Partnerships
Client Relationship Management
Negotiation Skills
Campaign Planning
Performance Analysis