Are you a Strategic Partnerships Manager looking for a new role? Do you have experience in Convenience Retail? Our client is looking for a new Partnerships Manager to work in their offices in Stanlow. Purpose of the Role Reporting directly to the Head of Convenience Value Proposition, the Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing partnerships critical to enhancing our non-fuel revenue streams and ownership of Alliance strategy (including implementation). Key Interfaces Internal: CEO and Senior Management Team, Sales and Marketing Teams, Operations Team, and Finance Team External: Strategic Partners, Industry Associations and Regulatory Bodies, Legal and Compliance Teams Primary Accountabilities Strategic Partnership Development: Identify, initiate, and cultivate strategic alliances with Large Convenience Players, Individual tie-ups for store supplies. Alliance Management: Manage relationships with existing partners to optimize mutual benefits and foster long-term collaborative success including Pricing, Commercials and Promotions. Revenue Growth: Drive initiatives to increase revenue through innovative strategic partnership models (like over-riding commission) and value-added services. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential alliance partners. Negotiation and Contract Management: Lead negotiations and oversee the development and execution of partnership agreements and contracts. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations, and finance to ensure alignment and support for alliance initiatives. Performance Tracking and Reporting: Establish metrics to measure alliance performance and provide regular reports to senior management. Qualifications Preferred: - Bachelors degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field. MBA preferred. Experience Extensive experience in Convenience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic alliances within the energy or retail sectors. Demonstrated success in developing and managing strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth and market expansion. Solid understanding of the retail fuel industry, including trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment. Skills and Attributes Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex data and market trends. Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into actionable plans and initiatives. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please apply for the role or contact me and we can have a chat