Strategic Partnerships Lead – Global Drinks (UK)

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Global brand exposure

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd. seeks a Partnership Manager for a Global Drinks Brand in London. The role focuses on strengthening franchise partner relationships, aligning customer propositions, and supporting new openings across beverage, IT systems, and supply chain.

Regular UK travel is required, with the role based in London. You will collaborate with internal teams to deliver commercial outcomes, manage multiple priorities, and drive growth within the franchise network.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership/account/franchise roles
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with franchise partners and stakeholders.
• Act as the commercial point of contact to support partners within the business framework.
• Ensure beverage proposition standards, suppliers, range and opportunities are delivered.
• Collaborate with IT, operations and supply chain to support systems and technology adoption.
• Support new site openings and readiness across systems, supply chain and operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve the franchise proposition and share best practices.

Skills

Partnership management

Account management

Franchise operations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd. seeks a Partnership Manager for a Global Drinks Brand in London. The role focuses on strengthening franchise partner relationships, aligning customer propositions, and supporting new openings across beverage, IT systems, and supply chain.

Regular UK travel is required, with the role based in London. You will collaborate with internal teams to deliver commercial outcomes, manage multiple priorities, and drive growth within the franchise network.