Partnerships Manager

VISION EXPRESS; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical company in Ruddington is seeking a Partnerships Manager to develop and implement corporate strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in partnership marketing, budget management, and relationship building in a fast-paced commercial setting. This role offers a competitive benefits package and the chance to work within a dynamic team focused on growth.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave including bank holidays

Free annual eyewear

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Health related benefits

Free parking on site

Access to learning platform

Opportunities to get involved in the foundation

Qualifications

• Experience in Partnership Marketing for a brand or consumer service.
• Strong experience in building out a Partnerships programme.
• Experience in managing budgets and negotiating costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Corporate Partnerships strategy.
• Identify and onboard new partners for business growth.
• Manage a senior partnerships executive.

Skills

Partnership Marketing experience

Relationship building

Budget management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The future is yours for the taking.

The future is uncertain - unless you're with a company that's always investing in it. That's because at Vision Express, when it comes to sight, we take it seriously. We're confident in our capabilities, thanks to our unmatched technology, countless opportunities for growth and the backing of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyecare industry.

Join us as a Partnerships Manager and help us create innovative partnerships that make a significant impact on our business growth.

The Role

We're seeking a dynamic and results-driven Partnerships Manager to develop and lead the Corporate Partnerships strategy for Vision Express and David Clulow, part of EssilorLuxottica.

In this role, you'll identify and onboard new partners to drive our business growth, specifically focusing on incremental revenue, new customer mix, eye exam volumes, and average sales price. You'll also evaluate existing partnerships for their long-term potential and develop and implement partnership marketing activities to drive further growth.

You'll create and implement Partnerships Strategy and Plans, including marketing activities to attract new customers and oversee corporate schemes, clients, and marketing activities to achieve commercial metrics and maximize visibility, whilst you’ll managing your senior partnerships executive working alongside you.

It’ll be important that you maintain and strengthen relationships with Corporate Partners to achieve beneficial terms and meet key KPIs. You'll be responsible for negotiating terms with new partners to maximize ROI and work with our brand and creative teams to develop and implement partnership marketing activities.

Other parts to the role include reporting, database and contract management, competitive benchmarking as well as managing a budget. It’ll be important that you liaise with store colleagues and our regional managers to gather feedback and optimize marketing activities.

What will you bring?

• Experience in Partnership Marketing for a brand or consumer service within a fast-paced commercial setting (such as FMCG or retail).
• Strong experience in building out a Partnerships programme (David Clulow).
• Experienced in managing budgets and negotiating costs.
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Confident at building and nurturing relationships and a capable people manager.
• Commercially minded and financially astute.
• Results-driven and motivated by a fast-paced environment.
• High energy and passionate about delivering business growth.
• Ability to communicate with confidence and an accomplished presenter.

Our Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata) - this increases with length of service. Plus, the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• Free annual eyewear & discounts for your family & friends.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel, experience days and discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan.
• Free parking on site at our Ruddington Store Support Centre.
• Access to Leonardo - EssilorLuxottica's learning platform.
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation.