Vendor Alliances Operations Specialist

Bytes Software Services; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bytes is seeking a Vendor Alliances Operations Specialist to sit at the center of our Vendor Alliances function. You will ensure vendor opportunities are managed efficiently, accurately and compliantly, providing the operational foundation that enables our managers to focus on strategic growth.

You will deliver insight, governance and commercial support to strengthen vendor relationships and improve business performance across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured operational or partner-facing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage processes accurately.
• Experience using CRM systems and maintaining high‑quality data.
• Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into business insight.

Responsibilities

• Govern and execute deal registrations across key vendor partners.
• Improve accuracy and visibility of vendor opportunity data in CRM.
• Deliver reporting and insights to identify growth and risk.
• Support deal registration approvals through process management.
• Provide rebate tracking/reporting to maximize commercial returns.
• Enable Vendor Alliances Managers with operational support.
• Build trusted relationships with internal teams and vendor partners.

Skills

Data analysis

CRM management

Stakeholder management

Process governance

Reporting

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Be the operational engine behind some of the world\'s leading technology partnerships!

At Bytes, strong vendor relationships create better outcomes for our customers and drive growth across our business. We\'re looking for a Vendor Alliances Operations Specialist to help turn opportunity into results by bringing structure, insight and governance to our vendor partnerships.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, collaborating across teams and taking ownership of processes that directly influence commercial success. You\'ll have visibility across our vendor ecosystem and play a key role in helping Bytes maximise the value of strategic partnerships.

Your Mission

As Vendor Alliances Operations Specialist, you\'ll sit at the centre of our Vendor Alliances function, ensuring vendor opportunities are managed efficiently, accurately and compliantly.

You\'ll provide the operational foundation that enables our Vendor Alliances Managers to focus on strategic growth, while delivering the insight, governance and commercial support needed to strengthen vendor relationships and improve business performance.

What Success Looks Like

In your first 6-12 months, you\'ll:

• Drive the successful governance and execution of deal registrations across key vendor partners
• Improve the accuracy, visibility and quality of vendor opportunity data within our CRM
• Deliver meaningful reporting and insight that helps identify growth opportunities and commercial risk
• Support stronger deal registration approval rates through effective process management
• Provide clear rebate tracking and reporting, helping maximise commercial returns
• Enable Vendor Alliances Managers with timely operational, analytical and administrative support
• Build trusted relationships with internal teams, distributors and vendor partners

What You\'ll Bring

We\'re looking for someone who can combine strong organisation with commercial awareness and analytical thinking.

You\'ll likely have:

• Experience working within structured operational, sales support or partner-facing environments
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of managing processes accurately
• Experience using CRM systems and maintaining high-quality data
• Confidence analysing information and turning data into useful business insight
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• An interest in technology, software, cloud or vendor partnership environments

Why Bytes?

Bytes is a leading software, security, AI and cloud services specialist, helping organisations across the UK and Ireland solve complex technology challenges. Our success is built on strong partnerships, a collaborative culture and a genuine focus on delivering value for our customers. You\'ll join a business that combines the pace and ambition of a high-growth organisation with a people-first approach that encourages ownership, development and continuous learning.

What makes this role different is the visibility and impact you\'ll have. Rather than being purely administrative, you\'ll be central to how Bytes manages and grows strategic vendor relationships, influencing commercial outcomes while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.