Partnerships Lead

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Octopus Energy Full time
What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.We’re on the hunt for a Partnerships Lead to run our Partnerships team in London. You will lead the team who develop long-term partnerships with companies referring high-quality customers and building brand recognition for Octopus Electric Vehicles. You will be the face and voice of Octopus Electric Vehicles across a wide range of partnership sectors, leading a team of 4 Partnerships Development Managers and Executives.A genuine passion for team leadership and partner experience is a must, along with strong commercial acumen, a flair for relationship building, and a bias for driving growth.

What you'll do

Provide guidance and support to your team, to ensure they deliver exceptional partner experiences and meet their performance goals Develop the partner channel strategy for your team aligned with Octopus Electric Vehicles' goals Support your team in identifying the right long-term, mission aligned relationships Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders within key partners, acting as a senior escalation point Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and competitor offerings Establish and monitor KPIs to measure team and individual performance Take proactive measures to improve partner growth, retention and efficiency Manage and report on your team’s pipeline for both new partnerships and existing partner growth Work alongside product and marketing teams on channel and partner needs Regular travel to face to face meetings, conferences, and events

What you'll need

Experience leading a high performing Partnerships team, including defining and executing on the strategic plan Previous success in defining new partnerships models, and managing the full partner lifecycle, from developing a pipeline of new partnerships, through implementation and launch to account managing ongoing performance and growth Commercially minded, with solid experience negotiating contracts and commercial optimisation To thrive working in start-ups / scale-ups To be a passionate, energetic and positive leader To be a relationship builder at all levels within a business Excellent presentation and communication skills Very comfortable working with ambiguity and able to adopt a flexible approach to effecting change and problem solving A ruthless focus on the partner, and delivering partner value To be super organised and efficient, enjoying creating simple processes and partnering with internal teams to deliver ongoing improvements Passion for why we do what we do; decarbonising energy and transportKnowledge of employee benefits and/or car leasing would be beneficial but not essential

Why else you'll love it here

Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture . An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about Visit our perks hub - , part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024, on Glassdoor we were voted and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded and how we empower our people About us The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK. We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience. We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.  Need any specific accommodations?  Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magicStudies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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