Strategic Partnerships Manager

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to become the latest member of our exciting Strategic Partnerships team to maximise the value from our strategic partnerships through the development and delivery of a joint strategy and business plan.

If you are a motivated Strategic Partner manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for championing and expanding our strategic partnership with major technology providers such as Apple, Samsung, Cisco and Microsoft to drive growth, collaboration, and mutual success. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of B2B technology services, strong commercial foresight, and a proven record of handling strategic alliances.

Who we are

• The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

  Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

  Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

  Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

  Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Possess exceptional interpersonal skills including communication, persuasion, and negotiation.
• Lead and deepen relationships with our Strategic Partners and collaborate to meet the objectives of our business strategy
• Build and agree joint business plans across VMO2 and partner organisations, and ensure it is delivered by collaborating with various internal and external teams including commercial, marketing, product and channel sales
• Set clear annual and quarterly objectives and supervise the health check of the relationship through reporting and account plan management.
• Accurately forecast partner influenced revenue and establish regular reviews to understand and drive performance

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Blend business and commercial expertise to efficiently drive a joint business plan across internal/external customers.
• Handle all relevant business relationships across vendor and internal customers to ensure alignment with strategy and growth objectives
• Exhibit an ability learn quickly, an inherent curiosity, and an ability to think both critically and creatively in order to develop and deliver commercially successful product offerings.
• Support the partnerships team on central initiatives and where required extend support across other partners, subject to business demands and priorities
• Highly motivated with pace, energy and strong personal impact

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps Once you've applied the next steps of the process, if successful, you are likely to include a 30 minutes Teams Introduction with one of the team, followed by a 60 minutes Interview which can be in person at our Reading office, or over Teams.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward.
We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family. #LI-AK1