Strategic Partnerships Lead - Global Growth

BRE Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Health & wellbeing benefits

BRE Academy access

Job summary

BRE is seeking a Senior Partnerships Account Manager to manage a portfolio of strategic partners and drive growth of BRE's global partnership network. You’ll work with partners, internal stakeholders, business development teams and senior leaders to ensure partnerships deliver value for all parties.

From onboarding new partners and supporting contractual relationships through to identifying growth opportunities, you’ll help BRE expand its influence and impact internationally.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in partnership management, account management, business development or a closely related field.
• Proven experience managing customer, partner or stakeholder relationships in a commercial environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and business judgement.
• Experience working with contracts, commercial agreements and risk management.
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with BRE's existing partners and key industry stakeholders.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing development of Partnership Account Managers.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration and drive additional value from existing partnerships.
• Work with business development teams to identify, assess and implement new partnership opportunities.
• Analyse partnership performance, risks and opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor partner compliance with contractual obligations, standards and agreed processes.
• Support the preparation and review of partnership agreements alongside internal legal teams.
• Represent BRE at industry events, forums and meetings in the UK and internationally.
• Respond to partner enquiries and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Produce reports and performance analysis to support effective decision-making and business growth.
• Build strong internal relationships to ensure partnership activities are aligned across the wider business.

Skills

Relationship building

Account management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Relevant qualification in partnership/account management or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BRE is seeking a Senior Partnerships Account Manager to manage a portfolio of strategic partners and drive growth of BRE's global partnership network. You’ll work with partners, internal stakeholders, business development teams and senior leaders to ensure partnerships deliver value for all parties.

From onboarding new partners and supporting contractual relationships through to identifying growth opportunities, you’ll help BRE expand its influence and impact internationally.