Description
As Partner Manager, you'll play a key role in growing our partner network, with a strong focus on winning new business while also helping existing partnerships thrive. Working across a broad range of sectors and brands, you'll spot commercial opportunities, build brilliant relationships and help shape partnerships that create more value for our members, partners and Virgin Red.
Position Details
- Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Department: Loyalty
- Location: London
- Compensation: £55,000 - £67,000 / year
What you’ll be getting stuck into
- Build and grow relationships with both new and existing partners, with a strong focus on identifying and securing new commercial opportunities.
- Work across a broad portfolio of Virgin Group and third-party partners, flexing between different sectors, priorities and projects.
- Develop commercial proposals, business cases and recommendations that create value for partners, members and Virgin Red.
- Use data, customer insight and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improve partner performance.
- Collaborate with teams across Product, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Data and Operations to bring partnerships to life.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing support on key decisions and strategic projects that help shape Virgin Red's partnership strategy.
What you’ll bring
- Significant experience in partner management, business development, commercial or account management roles.
- Experience building and managing commercial partnerships, with the track record of developing new business opportunities.
- Strong relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A commercially curious mindset, with the ability to spot opportunities and turn insights into action.
- Experience working across multiple projects or business areas in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience within loyalty or rewards would be a bonus, but it’s by no means essential. We’re open to people from a broad range of industries who bring strong partnership experience.
What you’ll get in return
- Life – support when it matters most, with healthcare from day one, family‑friendly policies and help for life’s bigger moments.
- Work – the foundations that set you up for the future, including a competitive pension, life assurance and options like our EV scheme.
- Spirit – space to grow and enjoy the journey, with a personal learning budget, mentoring, volunteering time… and our famous “Screw it, let’s do it” pot.
The essentials
- Salary: £55,000 - £67,000 + bonus – we’re big on transparency, so no smoke and mirrors here. We’ll always offer a salary that reflects your experience, with room to grow within the range.
- Where you’ll work: We come together in the office approx. 2 days a week — the rest is yours to work in your own space.
- Role type: Contract (12 months)
Bring your whole self
We welcome people from all walks of life, with all kinds of experiences and ways of thinking. Different perspectives, however your mind works, help us see things differently and do things better.
If there’s anything we can do to support you through the hiring process, just let us know, we’ll always do our best to make it work for you.
We believe in using business as a force for good, creating positive change for our people, our communities and the world around us. That includes being a Fair Chance employer and championing strengths like dyslexic thinking – staying open, listening to individual circumstances and focusing on potential.
Where could this role take you?
Your Virgin adventure starts here.
#J-18808-LjbffrPartner Manager in London employer: Virgin Red
At Virgin Red, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our team enjoys a wealth of growth opportunities, with access to innovative projects and collaboration across various departments, all set against the vibrant backdrop of our London location. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and strategic thinking in driving meaningful partnerships.