Strategic Partner Acquisition Manager

📋 Description

• Research and approach high-potential partners across key categories
• Build and manage a qualified pipeline from first outreach through to signed agreement
• Develop tailored outreach using email, phone, LinkedIn, referrals, events and meetings
• Create and deliver compelling proposals for Buyagift and Red Letter Days
• Pitch confidently to business owners, founders, operators and C-level decision-makers
• Understand each prospect’s business model, goals, capacity and customer fit

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, partnerships or commercial acquisition
• Strong track record of prospecting, pitching, negotiating and closing new business relationships
• Excellent commercial judgement, with the ability to assess partner fit, customer relevance and
• Confident communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and target-driven, with the ability to work autonomously
• Strong organisational skills and experience managing a multi-stage pipeline

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus generous pension plans, staff discounts, and share schemes
• Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK), dental, life insurance and mental health support
• Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (unless specified otherwise, 2
• Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching, and development programs
• Recognition & Giving Back: Regular awards, charity support, length of service awards, and