Partnerships Manager UK/IE building relationships with retail partners for a sound-insulated booth manufacturer. Executing market strategy, supporting partners, and organizing trade events in the UK.
Responsibilities
Execute the UK and Ireland partner strategy, building strong relationships with retail partners and actively developing the market to meet and grow revenue targets.
Take full ownership of your partner portfolio and independently develop new sales channels and partnerships to grow the network and meet revenue targets.
Support partners with pricing, offers, deal structures, and maintain regular communication through check-ins, visits, and follow-ups on quotes and projects.
Deliver commercial and marketing initiatives including product training, in-store campaigns, as well as events and trade fairs.
Organise participation in key UK furniture fairs and ensure the London showroom is used effectively for partner meetings, events and customer visits.
Collect and share market feedback internally to improve products, processes, and communication.
Keep systems (Odoo) up-to-date and support retailers with claims and after-sales issues as the main contact between partners and Operations.
Maintain a strong relationship with the external UK sales agent, who supports partner recruitment and on-the-ground sales activity.
Requirements
At least 2 years’ experience in B2B sales within the UK or Ireland.
Experience in partnership management, key account management or B2B sales, ideally within the office furniture sector or on the manufacturer side.
A structured and reliable way of working, with strong communication skills.
A hands-on approach and a genuine enjoyment of getting things done, rather than just planning.
A solution-focused mindset and a high level of personal responsibility.
Confidence in using CRM systems such as Odoo or similar.
Process mindset & continuous improvement: A structured, improvement-oriented way of working, with an interest in understanding, developing, and optimizing operational processes in collaboration with the Operational Excellence team.
Willingness to travel within the UK (around 20%).
Experience in organising events, trade fairs or similar customer-facing activities.
Fluent or native-level English; German is an advantage.
Benefits
A central role with a genuine impact on our growth and brand presence.
Close collaboration with motivated colleagues in a highly ambitious team.
A high level of autonomy and responsibility for your own partner accounts.
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
Attractive working conditions and opportunities for individual development.
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