Technology Partnerships Marketing Manager - 12 month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Brand Partnerships Marketing Manager for a 12-month contract in Liverpool. This role focuses on driving strategic marketing initiatives within the Electrical categories, collaborating with partners to create impactful co-branded campaigns. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven insights to enhance partner relationships and maximize investment through innovative marketing strategies. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and collaboration, and play a key role in shaping the future of retail media in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment

£1,000 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Experience in building successful marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Define marketing strategies and create campaigns with partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage campaign budgets and track partner income.

Skills

Strategic Marketing

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Creative Thinking

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

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Technology Partnerships Marketing Manager - 12 month FTC, Liverpool

Client:

The Very Group

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

About us

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the role

Very Media Group (VMG) is Very’s retail media proposition. Our vision it to be the UK’s destination pureplay retail media network for partners, delivering insight-led, strategic and creative marketing campaigns in collaboration with our brand partners.

It is a fantastic time to join VMG as we have ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for a Brand Partnerships Marketing Manager to be focussed on our Electrical categories such as Apple, Small Domestic Appliances, TV, Mobiles and more. They will be responsible for working with strategic partners to define and deliver co-branded marketing activity across the annual calendar. They will own and build on strong partner relationships, use data-led insight to define the partner marketing strategy and identify opportunities for media innovation and creativity to increase partner funding.

The Brand Partnerships Marketing Manager will work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across partners, buying, channels, agencies, creative, as well as the wider marketing and brand team.

You will be responsible for:

• Defining the marketing strategy with your partners and creating campaigns and opportunities aligned to both the partner and Very’s objectives.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing partners.
• Working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across channels, category, agencies, creative, brand and marketing.
• Supporting the wider strategy of becoming a Partner of Choice for brands and raising Very’s credibility in the market through strategic campaign execution.
• Being Very’s brand guardian and aligning partner activity, where possible, to Very’s wider calendar and ensuring creative is in line with our brand guidelines.
• Maximising partner investment through development and delivery of compelling pitches, influencing and negotiating, as well as identifying opportunities for innovation and creativity.
• Collaborating with the campaign activation stakeholders for a seamless handover in brief and ensuring campaigns run smoothly and effectively.
• Manage campaign budgets ensuring each campaign delivers on objectives.
• Planning yearly and quarterly with partners, adhering to critical path timelines to secure partner budgets and identify any risks.
• Tracking your partners income and collaborating with category and finance to build forecasts for your partners.

About you.

• Experience in combining insights and creative thinking to build compelling and commercially successful propositions and strategic campaigns.
• Broad base of marketing experience, across acquisition, engagement and brand, through owned, paid and earned media channels, with experience of delivering multi-channel campaigns.
• Experience in building collaborative relationships, with proven ability to establish credibility with internal and external audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, encouraging collaborative working and galvanizing colleagues to deliver ambitious brand partnership marketing plans.
• Financial acumen with tracking budgets and forecasts with partners and finding opportunities to deliver targets.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment within a complex, stakeholder matrix.
• We have roles available across our Tech, Sports and Fashion so relevant category experience is desired.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 45-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal task based interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.