Senior Partnerships Manager

AEG International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free show access

Climb The O2

Job summary

AEG Global Partnerships is seeking a Senior Partnerships Manager to oversee a portfolio of sponsorship accounts, delivering campaigns and activations with brands, agencies and internal teams. The role emphasizes maximizing partner value, measuring outcomes and growing revenue opportunities.

You will be based at The O2 in London, with a hybrid work pattern (onsite 4 days, 1 day remote) and comprehensive onboarding to align with our culture and values.

Qualifications

• Experience managing sponsorship, partnership or client accounts.
• Strong understanding of marketing campaigns, events and brand partnerships.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience with multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and opportunity spotting.
• Confident in creating and delivering client presentations.
• Experience measuring campaign success and using data to improve.
• Calm, practical problem solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage partner relationships and be the day-to-day contact.
• Deliver campaigns and activations on time and within budget.
• Grow partnerships and identify revenue opportunities.
• Create reviews, presentations and proposals for partners.
• Support budgets, renewals and value delivery.
• Assist onboarding and share best practices.

Skills

Sponsorship management

Partnership accounts

Client relationships

Stakeholder coordination

Campaign analytics

Presentation delivery

Commercial acumen

Job description

Ready to elevate your partnerships career at one of the world’s most iconic entertainment destinations?

Want to join an employer recognised as one of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work?

At AEG Global Partnerships, we work with some of the world's biggest brands to create memorable experiences for fans. From The O2 to American Express presents BST Hyde Park, we help brands connect with audiences through music, entertainment and live events.

We're looking for a Senior Partnerships Manager to look after a portfolio of partnership accounts, helping our partners get the most from their sponsorships while finding new ways to add value. You'll work closely with brands, agencies and teams across AEG to bring campaigns and experiences to life.

What You’ll Do

Managing Partner Relationships

• Build strong relationships with partners and agencies, becoming their day-to-day contact.
• Get to know each partner's goals and work with them to deliver successful campaigns and activations.

Delivering Great Partnership Campaigns

• Plan and deliver partnership activity from start to finish, making sure projects stay on track, on budget and are delivered to a high standard.
• Work with teams across The O2 and AEG to bring partnership ideas and fan experiences to life.

Growing Partnerships

• Look for opportunities to add value for partners and identify ways to grow partnership revenue.
• Help partners measure the success of their activity and make recommendations for future improvements.

Presentations & Planning

• Create and deliver partnership reviews, presentations and proposals for partners.
• Support wider team projects and help develop new ideas, initiatives and ways of working.

Budget & Contract Support

• Manage budgets and monitor spending across your partnership accounts.
• Support partnership renewals and help ensure partners continue to see value in working with AEG.

Supporting the Team

• Help resolve issues when challenges arise and work with colleagues to find practical solutions.
• Support the successful onboarding of new partners and share best practice across the team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience managing sponsorship, partnership or client accounts.
• Strong understanding of marketing campaigns, events and brand partnerships.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience working with multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities to grow partnerships.
• Confidence creating and delivering presentations to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience measuring campaign success and using data to make recommendations.
• Calm and practical approach when solving problems and managing challenges.

Where: You’ll be based at The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. We offer flexible start and end times and currently work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely. We are open to flexible working conversations.

We’ll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you’ll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they're welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks. Not only can they choose a free show and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us.

About AEG

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody’s contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That’s why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you’re wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don’t hold back. If you’ve got most of what we’re looking for and you’re passionate about what we do, we’d love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.