Partnership Manager
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About the Role
Inclusive Consulting are excited to be working with a growing professional services business to recruit a Partnership Manager. This is a newly created opportunity within an ambitious and expanding organisation that is investing heavily in its future growth. Based from either Birmingham or Manchester, with hybrid working available, this role offers genuine autonomy and visibility, providing the chance to build influential relationships, drive commercial opportunities and make a tangible impact on the success of the business.
Job Description
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with professional introducers, referral partners and key stakeholders across the professional services sector.
- Identify and create new business opportunities through networking, relationship-building and partnership activity.
- Build and execute partnership plans that generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality referrals and opportunities.
- Work closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts to convert introductions into successful client engagements.
- Collaborate with marketing teams on events, campaigns, thought leadership and joint initiatives to strengthen market presence.
- Monitor partnership performance, pipeline activity and commercial outcomes, providing regular updates and insights.
Person Specification
- Previous experience in partnerships, business development, account management or relationship-led sales within a professional services environment.
- Strong ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders, including Directors, Partners and business owners.
- Commercially minded, with a proven track record of identifying opportunities and contributing to revenue growth.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple relationships and priorities.
- Experience working alongside professional advisory businesses such as accountancy, legal, consulting or financial services firms would be advantageous.
On Offer
A salary in the region of £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience), although the business is focused on finding the right individual, so applications are welcomed from candidates both inside and outside of this range. In addition, you'll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to join a business that genuinely values and invests in its people. This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation where there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your career and take on additional responsibility as the business continues to expand.
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