Head of Strategy and Partnerships

Partnerships Strategy Manager Circa £80,000 + Competitive package
Hybrid 2/3 days (WFH)

Better Placed are delighted to be working with a well-recognised Consumer businesses in their search for a Partnerships Strategy Manager

~£2 billion+ turnover business, with continued growth
~ Continued investment (people, technology and resource). £High street brand name (retail)

Hybrid working (2 days per week)
Very competitive benefits package

~£Exceptional in house teams including Digital & Paid, Insight & Analytics (huge team), CRO & Product, CRM & Loyalty, Social & Content and Creative.
~ Around 40+ people in marketing with some of the UKs best consumer brands across Retail and Travel.

Our client is looking for a commercially minded and strategically driven Partnership Strategy Manager.

This is a pivotal role where you'll shape and deliver innovative partnership strategies that fuel revenue growth, elevate customer engagement, and create memorable brand experiences, as well as scaling these partnership opportunities and unlock new revenue streams.

You'll collaborate with teams across marketing, commercial, digital, operations, and finance to design compelling partnership propositions, drive supplier investment, and bring high-impact activations to life.

Proven experience in partnerships, commercial strategy, or supplier/brand marketing roles
Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to turn strategic ideas into tangible revenue opportunities
Strategic and creative thinker, with a track record of developing compelling propositions that drive high-performing campaigns and activations
Experience working with large-scale enterprise partners or well-known brands
Skilled in building persuasive commercial proposals and robust business cases
Background in Retail, FMCG, Media sectors or hospitality is beneficial

Use market insight and competitor analysis to uncover new growth opportunities
Translate strategy into clear, compelling commercial propositions

Contribute to joint business plans with major partners
Help develop integrated partnership opportunities spanning media, promotions, and loyalty
Analyse performance and optimise partnerships to maximise long-term value
Support commercial negotiations and proposal development

Help create engaging, immersive brand activations and customer experiences
Develop Commercial Propositions
Align internal growth priorities with partner opportunities
Support business case development and investment planning

Provide insight, reporting, and performance updates to support decision-making