Technology Partnerships Marketing Manager (12 month FTC)

Internal use only - Grade E

Were the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose helping families get more out of life powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If youre high-performing ambitious and make the most of every opportunity we want to hear from return youll enjoy heaps of flexibility great perks and benefits and the freedom to be yourself keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference youll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

It is a fantastic time to join Very Media Groupas we have ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for a Brand Partnerships Marketing Manager(12-months FTC)working acrossour Technology and Home Appliances work across a broad portfolio of well known brands(including AppleSamsungand Shark Ninja) creating brilliant strategic partnerships that drive commercial growth strengthen brandrelationshipsand deliver standout customer experiences.

Leading a team ofthreeyoullwork closely with colleagues across Category Marketing Brand Creative Data & Insights and Campaign Activation to develop and deliver integrated retail media campaigns that bring partner ambitions and customer needs together. From securing investment and building annual plans to launching innovative campaigns and measuring successyoullbe at the heart of a fast-growing and exciting part of the business.

You willbe responsible for:

• Defining the marketing strategy with your partners and creating campaigns and opportunities aligned to both the partner and Verys objectives.

• Building andmaintainingstrong relationships with new and existing partners.

• Working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across channels category agencies creativebrandand marketing.

• Supporting the wider strategy of becoming a Partner of Choice for brands and raising Verys credibility in the market through strategic campaign execution.

• Being Verys brand guardian and aligning partner activity where possible to Verys wider calendar and ensuring creative is in line with our brand guidelines.

• Maximising partner investment through development and delivery of compelling pitchesinfluencingand negotiating as well asidentifyingopportunities for innovation and creativity.

• Collaborating with the campaign activation stakeholders for a seamless handover in brief and ensuring campaigns run smoothly and effectively.

• Manage campaign budgets ensuring each campaign delivers onobjectives.

• Planning yearly and quarterly with partners adhering to critical path timelines to secure partner budgets andidentifyany risks.

• Tracking your partners income and collaborating with category and finance to build forecasts for your partners.

Youll be an experienced partnerships retail media or brand marketing professional with a strong understanding of the beauty industry and a passion for creating campaigns that deliver commercial results.

Youll also have:

• Proven experience delivering successful multi-channel marketingpartnershipor retail media campaigns.

• A track recordof building strategic brand partnerships that drive growth and long-term value.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability toidentifyopportunities build compelling propositions and secure investment.

• Excellent communicationpresentationand stakeholder management skills with confidence influencing senior audiences.

• A strong understanding of campaign planning executionmeasurementand optimisation across multiple marketing channels.

• Experience using data customerinsightand performance analysis to inform decision-making anddemonstrateROI.

• Strong creative judgement with the ability to develop impactful campaigns that resonate withTechcustomers.

• Experience managing budgets forecastingrevenueand tracking commercial performance.

• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced stakeholder-rich environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment check out our Glassdoor reviews
• 1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday bank holidays
• LinkedIn learning access
• Up to 25% discount on

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly and if successful in securing this role you will be required to undertake a credit CIFAS Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if youre successful so keep an eye on your emails! Well arrange a short call to learn more about you as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like were a good match well share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage A one-hour formal face-to-face interview where you can expect a task and both competency/ technical skills based questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Diversity inclusion and equal opportunities

Werebuilding a culture of everyday inclusion and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We dont discriminate based on age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply interview or perform a role let us know via Well be happy to support you.

Were proud to be aDisability Confident Committed Employerand have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.

Required Experience:

Manager