Director of Retail Strategic Partnerships

MacGregor Black; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Strategic Partnership Director to drive revenue through innovative partnerships with top retail and lifestyle brands. This role involves developing strategic sales plans, leveraging data insights, and collaborating across teams to elevate business offerings and set industry standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic partnerships within the retail and lifestyle sector.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising and customer engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure strategic retail and lifestyle partners.
• Develop and implement a sales strategy to maximise revenue.
• Negotiate commercial agreements for partner engagement.

Skills

Strategic Partnerships

Business Development

Digital Marketing

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Strategic Partnership Director

Do you have experience in forging innovative partnerships with top retail, hospitality and lifestyle brands, while driving long-term value for customers and the business?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where you can leverage your skills in digital marketing and analytics?

Are you able to work cross-functionally with creative teams to build groundbreaking campaigns that elevate business offerings and set new industry standards?

MacGregor Black are partnering with an International Household Brand for a Strategic Partnership Director. This is a permanent on site role.

As the Strategic Partnership Director, you will drive revenue and brand engagement by securing high-value partnerships with retail, hospitality and lifestyle brands. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic sales plan to attract partners who can leverage advertising solutions, digital shop windows, and targeted marketing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, engage, and secure strategic retail and lifestyle partners to enhance rewards offering.
• Develop and implement a sales strategy to maximise revenue through targeted advertising campaigns and digital shop windows.
• Negotiate commercial agreements that drive partner engagement and long-term value for members.
• Leverage data insights and analytics to demonstrate the effectiveness of advertising and promotional platforms.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and digital teams to deliver integrated campaigns that align with partners’ business objectives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behaviors to shape innovative partnership opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in retail and lifestyle sectors.
• Monitor and report on partnership performance, ensuring continued growth and optimisation of commercial agreements.

What are we looking for?

• Proven track record in strategic partnerships, business development, or sales within the retail and lifestyle sector.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising, e-commerce, targeted marketing, and customer engagement strategies.
• Experience working with advertising platforms, data-driven marketing, and digital shop windows.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate complex agreements and drive revenue growth.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the value of potential partners.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

Competitive salary + Benefits.

Please contact Jon McNeish for more information today.