Partnerships Manager

Partnerships Manager. £35K, London (Hybrid Working).

Are you passionate about entertainment, pop culture, and brand partnerships? This award-winning culture & partnerships agency is on the hunt for a driven Partnerships Manager to join the team, working with one of the most iconic and influential names in the entertainment industry. You’ll be reporting straight to the Partnerships Director, working with UK-based and LA-based clients.

Here’s what you’ll be doing as Partnerships Manager:

• Identify Brand Partners: Seek out potential brand partners, especially within unique and non-traditional sectors, aligning their objectives with Universal’s strategy.
• Pitch and Close Deals: Connect with prospective partners via email, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings, presenting campaign ideas that can make waves in the market.
• Manage Partner Campaigns from Start to Finish: Oversee the end-to-end process for each partnership, from pitching and negotiation to campaign delivery, including creative and artwork approvals in coordination with key partner and client stakeholders.
• Cultivate Lasting Relationships: Build strong connections with brands and Universal’s divisions to ensure seamless communication and integration for every campaign.

This Partnerships Manager will have the following experience:

• 2-3 years in brand partnerships: Ideally within the film or entertainment space, with a solid track record of securing impactful, successful brand partnership campaigns.
• Campaign Facilitation: Familiar with campaign artwork review processes and confident in facilitating approvals between all partners.
• Communication & Organisation: Ability to communicate concepts simply, eye for the detail, and resourcefulness to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Network of Contacts: you’ll already have built great relationships with a wide range of brands across different industries, and will be keen to expand your network of contacts further.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your entertainment partnerships career and bring exciting brand campaigns to life, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply for this role quoting ILS201.