Partnership Development Manager
An exciting opportunity to join a transformational company, with a great culture, team and environment. You will be given the autonomy to showcase your talent and the support to advance your expertise
Zest Group is a leading provider of domestic appliance protection and care solutions, dedicated to ensuring our customers enjoy peace of mind and exceptional service. We’re expanding our reach by building a network of trusted partners, and we’re looking for a driven individual to lead this exciting new chapter for our business.
We offer you:
- Salary £50,000 + OTE, generous bonus scheme and car allowance.
- 24 -29 days holiday (increases annually up to +5) plus bank holidays.
- Private Healthcare.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development as our partnership network expands.
- Be the first to shape this critical role and make a lasting impact on our business.
- Working with a supportive team passionate about delivering quality and innovation.
- Collaborative working environment where you contributions are valued.
We’re seeking a Partnership Development Manager to pioneer the creation of a network of service delivery and retail partners across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new function within our business, focusing on recruiting and onboarding small, local appliance repairers and retail partners who share our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, approach, and recruit small, local appliance repairers to join our service delivery network, ensuring they meet our quality and reliability standards.
- Forge partnerships with small retail businesses to promote our appliance protection products at the point of sale, driving awareness and sales.
- Negotiate commercial agreements that balance profitability with long-term partner satisfaction and customer value.
- Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with partners, acting as their primary point of contact and advocate within our business.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., operations, marketing, and customer service) to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing support for partners.
- Monitor partner performance, gathering feedback to continuously improve service quality and partnership outcomes.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, or local networking opportunities to build our partner ecosystem.
- Track and report on partnership growth, providing insights to inform future strategy.
About You:
- Proven experience in business development, partnership management, or a similar role, ideally within a service-focused or consumer goods industry.
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen, with the ability to craft win-win agreements.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a talent for engaging small businesses and fostering trust.
- Self-motivated and proactive, comfortable working independently to establish a new function from scratch.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the domestic appliance, repair, or retail sectors is a plus, but not essential.
- Willingness to travel across the UK as needed to meet partners and build the network.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
If you're ready to build something exceptional with us, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
- Job role: Full time
Closing date: 4th April 2025
Website: www.zestplan.com
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- Department
- Marketing
- Role
- Partnership Development Manager
- Locations
- Bournemouth
- Yearly salary
- £50,000 - £75,000
- Remote status
- Office based
Colleagues
Bournemouth
About Zest Plan
Zest are specialists in appliance and technology care aiming to revolutionize the industry. With a customer focused approach, everything we do is centred around making our customers' lives easier when it comes to their technology.
We are an equal opportunity employer, always looking for the right talent based on merit for every position. Zest believes passionately in including all employees equally in the zest culture and mission. We actively encourage diversity of thought and champion our talented individuals.
Partnership Development Manager
An exciting opportunity to join a transformational company, with a great culture, team and environment. You will be given the autonomy to showcase your talent and the support to advance your expertise
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