Director, Brand Partnerships and Media Solutions

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Zapp Full time

Director, Brand Partnerships and Media Solutions
Victoria, London

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director, Brand Partnerships and Media Solutions to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in creating, driving, developing and managing strategic partnerships that accelerate revenue growth and enhance our market presence, whilst leading the commercial partnerships team.

This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in establishing and nurturing successful commercial relationships across Zapp’s supplier base and beyond, with a focus on FMCG and CPG brands. The Director, Brand Partnerships and Media Solutions sits within the wider Leadership Team and reports to C-level.

Responsibilities

  • Create and develop the Commercial Partnership Strategy ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Collaborate with Category Managers to identify and evaluate potential partners, assessing their compatibility with our brand and strategic goals.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong commercial relationships with new and existing partners, ensuring ongoing collaboration and mutual success.
  • Co-lead negotiations for partnership agreements, ensuring favourable terms and conditions for all parties involved.
  • Lead high value agreements of a sensitive commercial nature for the company, establishing robust top to top relationships with key partners. 
  • A public ‘face’ of the company to relevant trade media, with support of our Communications Team.
  • Work with legal teams to draft, review, and finalise contracts to protect the interests of the company.
  • Drive revenue growth through the identification and implementation of new business opportunities within existing partnerships.
  • Develop pricing and revenue models to optimise the financial impact of commercial partnerships.
  • Work closely with the finance team to ensure full traceability and transparency of strategic agreements. 
  • Drive industry leading marketing campaigns - with a focus on maintaining high standards.

Who you are

  • 8+ years experience within a Commercial Team working in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with G-suite and Microsoft Excel, with a data driven mindset
  • Hands-on mentality, willing to roll your sleeves up and seek solutions
  • Experience with advertising solutions including programmatic ads
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable taking responsibility from day one
  • A natural 'builder' who enjoys both problem solving and commercialising new concepts 




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