Job Description
Join the Brand Culture Team as a Partnerships Manager for Universal Pictures UK!
Are you passionate about entertainment, pop culture, and brand partnerships? Brand Culture, an award-winning culture & partnerships agency, is on the hunt for a driven Partnerships Manager to join the team, working with Universal Pictures UK — one of the most iconic and influential names in the entertainment industry.
What’s On Offer:
* Competitive reward package.
* Opportunity for personal growth and career defining opportunities in an award-winning agency with a dynamic, supportive and fun culture.
* Play an integral part of the team for a leading entertainment client.
* Hybrid working environment (2 days a week in our London office – we love to chat!).
* Time for you to relax / jet off — 26 days plus Christmas closure plus bank holidays.
Your Role:
Reporting straight to the Partnerships Director, working with our UK-based and LA-based clients. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Identify Brand Partners : Seek out potential brand partners, especially within unique and non-traditional sectors, aligning their objectives with Universal’s strategy.
* Pitch and Close Deals : Connect with prospective partners via email, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings, presenting campaignideas that can make waves in the market.
* Manage Partner Campaigns from Start to Finish : Oversee the end-to-end process for each partnership, from pitching and negotiation to campaign delivery, including creative and artwork approvals in coordination with key partner and client stakeholders.
* Cultivate Lasting Relationships : Build strong connections with brands and Universal’s divisions to ensure seamless communication and integration for every campaign.
Your Experience:
* 2-3 years in brand partnerships : Ideally within the film or entertainment space, with a solid track record of securing impactful, successful brand partnership campaigns.
* Campaign Facilitation : Familiar with campaign artwork review processes and confident in facilitating approvals between all partners.
* Communication & Organisation : Ability to communicate concepts simply, eye for the detail, and resourcefulness to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
* Network of Contacts : you’ll already have built great relationships with a wide range of brands across different industries, and will be keen to expand your network of contacts further.
Your Qualities:
As a BCer, you’ll demonstrate the following essential qualities and be expected to embrace them in your daily work and interactions with your colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers:
* Positive Outlook: Exhibit a friendly and enthusiastic demeanour that encourages a collaborative environment.
* Active Listening: Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders and be able to plan and implement tasks effectively.
* Integrity and Professionalism: Demonstrate honesty and confidence, fostering trust and credibility with colleagues and clients.
* Proactive Mindset: Take initiative to drive tasks and projects forward and address issues effectively, both personally and within the team.
* Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong, lasting connections within and beyond the organization.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your entertainment partnerships career and bring exciting brand campaigns to life, we’d love to hear from you!