Global Deals and Rewards Partnerships Manager

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Vodafone is embarking on an exciting new journey to offer exceptional value rewards to our customers through Vodafone’s Reward Platform, Vodafone Happy.
Vodafone Happy is a reward platform that serves as an ideal place for other Global Brands to reach Vodafone customers with special terms and offers, helping to grow their sales. At the same time, Vodafone customers gain access to a wide range of deals, offering excellent value for money and significant savings.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Reward s &Loyalty, the role successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating and closing deals with Global Brands constantly refreshing the portfolio , launch them across VF markets, design and negotiate campaigns locally and monitor their performance, contribute to revenue increase through commissions and marketing fees as well as managing a facilitate the above.

• Develop & manage the Global Rewards Partnerships Portfolio to balance global brand partnerships with local market relevance,
• Define and periodically adjust the brand portfolio strategy to support the needs of Vodafone Markets and Partner Markets' rewards programs.
• Explore and propose new opportunities and synergies that will add value to the Happy Rewards Platfrom.
• Engage with Global Brands to negotiate offers for the Vodafone Happy users.
• Lead the contract negotiating process, dealing with end customer benefits/discounts, commissions and other important items, and coordinate all stakeholders that participate on the signing process.
• Develop a deep understanding of Global Brands’ businesses and their objectives to help them succeed
• Develop a deep understanding of local market customer preferences to drive customer-relevant deals
• Design , coordinate and roll out the global deals to local markets in line with their strategy and local insights.
• Facilitate and support local market deals signing up and work with local teams on their strategy formulation & portfolio make-up composition
• Track Brands’ performance and help achieve growth
• Contribute to revenue increase through marketing fees charged to brands, mainly transaction commissions

Who you are

• Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills
• Experienced in phone/email and social selling
• Very good Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Deep understanding of online marketing and digital business models
• Extensive experience in marketing, sales, affiliate marketing or related roles
• Existing network of contacts will be an advantage
• Educated at a university level
• Further marketing and project management certifications and qualifications will be considered a plus

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

Yearly bonus: 10%
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.