Partnerships Manager/ BD Manager

3 days ago

Cossington Somerset, United Kingdom Blue Light Card Full time

We’re looking for an experienced Partner Manager to join our core partnerships team, working with partners in established categories such as electricals, home & garden, subscriptions and gifting. In this role, you’ll work with some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, using data-driven insights to strengthen and grow partnerships to deliver real value to our members.
Manage and grow relationships with our existing partners in electricals, home & garden, subscriptions and gifting, engaging through regular calls, meetings, and site visits to understand their goals and deliver shared commercial success
Optimise performance by negotiating strong discounts for our members and omnichannel offers both online and instore
Turn data into action, analyse performance metrics and consumer trends to identify opportunities, guide strategic growth, and demonstrate the value of partnering with Blue Light Card
Plan and deliver marketing activity to drive engagement, including securing seasonal and tactical offers for members
Lead commercial discussions for contract renewals and re-negotiations, ensuring win–win outcomes
Collaborate across teams, work closely with Marketing, Data, and other internal functions to bring joint business plans to life
Proven experience in Account Management or Partnership Management, working with well-known brands and with a track record of building strong commercial relationships and delivering growth
Strong omnichannel retail experience, partnering with both online teams and in-store high street retailers to shape compelling in-store and digital offers
Confident working with data, comfortable interpreting sales data and consumer insights to spot opportunities and build compelling narratives
It’s what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve.
We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers – either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren’t able to offer fully remote working.
Hybrid working and flexible hours
Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ
25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days
A company bonus scheme
Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts
Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions
Group auto-enrolment pension plan
Enhanced parental leave and absence leave
Healthcare cashback plan
Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
Great social events e.g., Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light’s Up and the Shine awards
Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks)
Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)

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