Are you a strong B2B Business Development and Partnerships professional? With an understanding of affiliates (inc AWIN, Rakuten, Tradedoubler etc.)? And experience in the FMCG and/or hospitality sectors? If so, this is the role for you It's an exciting Senior Brand Partnerships & BD Manager role for a leisure business in Manchester City Centre. They work hybrid (2 days in office), will pay £45k-£55k and they need a strong customer facing candidate to help onboard and manage quality affiliate hero brands to increase revenue. In return you'll get a great bens package and flexible working. The role: Working with the Director of Membership and the business founder, this is a great opportunity to shape the partnerships strategy and ensure its efficient delivery provides growth of the brand portfolio, offer inventory and increases revenue. Leading the Business Development programme to convert inbound leads and identify outbound leads to develop long term commercial relationships with partners. Leading the B2B marketing strategy with a focus on growing the awareness and profile of the brand. Growing the Brand Partnerships & Business Development team, ensuring their skills and capabilities develop to enhance the operations and scale of return for commercial growth The Candidate: Knowledge of the major affiliate networks e.g. Impact, Awin, Tradedoubler, Rakuten etc. Experience of/network in the FMCG/Hospitality sector. Knowledge of data analysis and reporting methods and visualisations Knowledge of the latest trends and innovation in the affiliate market & industry Knowledge of digital marketing channels with a B2B focus e.g. email, social media, paid media etc. and how they can be utilised to drive performance As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency. ADZN1_UKTJ