Partner Development Manager

Overview

Join a global platform company revolutionizing how small and medium-sized businesses connect with their customers. As a Partner Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in empowering businesses to thrive by fostering strategic partnerships and driving customer acquisition. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the growth of countless businesses worldwide.

About the Company:
This innovative company is a global platform empowering prosperity for consumers, small businesses, and the self-employed. Known for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to customer success, this company offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where you can contribute to meaningful work. Partner with Aquent to make an impact on this company’s mission to support small businesses.

About the Role:
As a Partner Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind cultivating and expanding our network of growth partners. You’ll act as the primary point of contact, building strong relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration. Your focus will be on crafting and executing joint go-to-market strategies that fuel customer acquisition, enhance customer success, and elevate the overall partner experience. This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape the future of small business growth.

This is a 12 months, hybrid contract, offering £56,700 per annum, pro rata. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday 24th July. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of partners, serving as their main point of contact and fostering ongoing engagement.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of joint go-to-market strategies to drive customer acquisition and expansion.
• Cultivate robust relationships with partners, ensuring alignment on shared objectives and priorities.
• Collaborate on partner acquisition strategies, leveraging available channels and resources.
• Champion the creation of new service offerings in conjunction with key partners.
• Develop and deliver training and enablement resources to empower partners with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance partner engagement and performance.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to ensure seamless customer onboarding, success, and support.
• Analyze performance metrics, discern trends, and formulate data-driven recommendations to optimize partner strategies.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Experience in partnerships and business development, preferably within the SaaS industry or a related sector.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently.
• A genuine passion for driving partner engagement and growth.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Martech, Ecommerce, and Digital Marketing Agency ecosystems.
• Experience collaborating with small and medium-sized service partners.
• Experience working across global time zones to effectively drive partner engagement.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.