Senior Brand Partnerships Manager

SPACE NK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Brand Partnerships Manager to lead their marketing initiatives. This role involves crafting and delivering innovative marketing campaigns that engage customers and enhance brand visibility. You will manage a talented team, oversee budget allocations, and ensure that all marketing activities align with strategic goals. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a blend of creativity and analytical skills, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the beauty sector. Join a vibrant team dedicated to excellence and creativity in marketing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and presenting marketing strategies.
• Strong ability to manage multiple marketing campaigns efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the brand partnerships team to deliver innovative marketing campaigns.
• Manage and develop a team while fostering strong relationships with brand partners.

Skills

Marketing Strategy Development

Project Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

If you love beauty, you're in the right place.

As the ultimate curator of over 100 of the most in-demand, innovative, and boundary-pushing beauty brands, we are the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery.

Through our neighbourhood stores, online presence, and loyalty scheme, Space NK has built a flourishing community for discovering beauty. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to provide all they need to explore, experiment, and enjoy our brands.

Department Overview:

The marketing department at Space NK is responsible for creating campaigns that engage current customers and attract new ones. It comprises four teams: brand partnership marketing, brand marketing, digital marketing, and content.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Brand Partnerships Manager reports to the Marketing Director and works closely with the marketing team and other departments. This role requires strong creative, commercial, and analytical skills to lead the team in planning and executing standout marketing campaigns with key brand partners. The manager will build and maintain excellent relationships with internal teams and external partners. The role manages and develops a team of nine, including three direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a customer-first strategy for brand partnership marketing.
• Lead the delivery of brand partner marketing campaigns for ongoing and new product launches, ensuring clear communication with commercial teams and timely presentations to brand partners.
• Foster creativity within the team to ensure campaigns are innovative and industry-leading.
• Collaborate with commercial category teams to identify strategic moments for campaigns and allocate budgets accordingly.
• Manage processes within the team, including planning, communication, sign-off, execution, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners as the main contact point in marketing.
• Measure and report on campaign performance to senior stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and ensure spending aligns with plans.
• Line manage and develop the brand partnerships team.
• Stay updated on marketing innovations and propose new ideas aligned with business goals.

Key Skills:

• Experience in developing and presenting marketing strategies.
• Proven ability to lead marketing projects and campaigns in retail.
• Experience managing multiple campaigns to deadlines.
• Experience managing large budgets.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Agency management experience.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and influence stakeholders.
• Prioritization, initiative, and resilience under pressure.
• Proactive and adaptable approach.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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Space NK is an equal opportunities employer.