Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

Job Title: Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

Client Location: London - hybrid - 3 days onsite

Starting: ASAP

Pay Comments: £39.42ph PAYE

Hours: 40-hour week

Duration: 8 months

Languages: English and Turkish- required

Job Description:

As a Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing strategic partner and supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment. You will identify new opportunities, negotiate and execute agreements, manage partner performance and work closely with internal teams to deliver successful partnership initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partner strategy, including identifying new partners, suppliers and business opportunities.
• Manage the end-to-end partner and supplier relationship, including negotiations, contracts, account plans, issue resolution and deal implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor channel and partner performance, using data and insights to identify opportunities and inform business decisions.
• Manage partnership projects and initiatives, including partner events and engagement activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in partner or supplier management.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to understand channel performance and translate insights into actions.
• Strong project management and planning skills, with experience working across multiple internal teams.
• Experience in event planning and delivery is desirable.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complexity and manage multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of contracts and relevant industry trends.

Languages

• English and Turkish- required

Client Description:

Our Client is a multinational technology company, specialising in Internet-related services and products; including online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. The atmosphere is relaxed with a diverse and innovative culture. Opportunities for growth and progression and networking with like-minded people across the business and beyond.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.