Partnership Account Manager

Michael Page; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5% employee / 5% employer

28 days' holiday + bank holidays

Death In Service (4x)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free fruit / drinks

Free parking on site

Supportive working environment

Team of sociable colleagues

Job summary

Birmingham-based not-for-profit organization in the food and hospitality sector is seeking an experienced Partnership Account Manager to develop and nurture commercial partnerships. The role sits at the intersection of partnerships, member engagement, and business growth, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and data-driven decision making.

You will identify opportunities, manage onboarding, and collaborate with marketing and membership teams to maximise partner value while

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership or account management, business development, or client relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Data analysis skills to derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities aligned with objectives.
• Build and strengthen long-term partner relationships.
• Support partnership negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Manage partner onboarding and integration processes.
• Monitor performance and provide regular reporting and insights.
• Analyze data to spot growth, retention, and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and membership teams to promote partner benefits.
• Represent the organisation at external meetings and events.
• Develop strategies to enhance partnership value and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Partnership management

Account management

Business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Data analysis

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Partnership Account Manager to join a growing membership-based organisation with a strong presence in the food, hospitality, and independent business sectors. Based in Birmingham, this is a highly visible role where you'll be responsible for developing and nurturing commercial partnerships

Client Details

This role is with an organisation in the not-for-profit sector, based in Birmingham. Our client is a well-established and growing membership organisation operating within the food and hospitality sector, dedicated to supporting independent businesses through expert guidance, commercial partnerships, and industry-leading member benefits.

Description

• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities aligned with business objectives
• Build, manage, and strengthen long-term partner relationships
• Support partnership negotiations and commercial discussions
• Manage partner onboarding and integration processes
• Monitor partnership performance and provide regular reporting and insights
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for growth, retention, and engagement
• Work closely with marketing and membership teams to promote partner benefits
• Represent the organisation at external meetings and industry events
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance partnership value and commercial outcomes

Profile

A successful Partnership Account Manager should have:

• Experience in partnership management, account management, business development, or client relationship roles
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience analysing data and producing actionable insights
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent attention to detail
• Experience within membership organisations, hospitality, catering, food, or related sectors would be advantageous

Job Offer

• Salary between 35,000 and 40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• A private pension (5% employee / 5% employer)
• 28 days' paid holiday inc. bank holidays plus paid days for Christmas shutdown
• Death In Service (4x)
• BHSF - health and wellbeing benefits and services
• Free Fruit / Free Hot and Cold Drinks
• A highly supportive working environment
• A team of sociable, enthusiastic colleagues
• The opportunity to learn, grow & develop in a thriving, exciting industry
• Free parking on site