About us:
Buyagift and Red Letter Days are the UK's leading gift experience provider. Our core focus is to deliver happiness to our customers, suppliers, team and retail partners, we aim to do this by providing industry leading products. The iconic Red Letter Days brand was added to our portfolio in November 2017, and we are extremely proud to be part of the Moonpig Group since July 2022.Our people are a fundamental driver of our success. We place great importance on nurturing exceptional people as we firmly believe that our competitive advantage stems from the capabilities and potential of our workforce. Our People team helps to drive those efforts across the business.
London - Hybrid (2 days per week in office) | Competitive Salary + Benefits
About the role
We're looking for a commercially savvy and highly driven Sales Manager to grow our network of exceptional experience providers for Buyagift and Red Letter Days. In this high-impact role, you'll take full ownership of a target partner list and lead the end-to-end acquisition process—from identifying prospects to securing long-term, high-value partnerships that enrich our offering and delight our customers.
This is a 9-month fixed-term contract with the flexibility to work remotely three days per week. You'll also travel across the UK to meet prospective partners and represent our brands at key events.
Key Responsibilities:
o Own and manage a clear and actionable strategic partner target list, prioritising opportunities that drive the most customer and business value.
o Research and identify high-potential new partners aligned with our category strategies.
o Develop and execute tailored outreach plans across email, phone, LinkedIn, and face-to-face meetings.
o Confidently create and present compelling commercial proposals that showcase our brand value.
o Negotiate and close mutually beneficial agreements with efficiency and precision.
o Collaborate closely with the Onboarding Manager and Category teams to ensure a seamless partner experience.
o Track and report on pipeline health, lead conversion, and acquisition performance.
o Build and maintain strong industry relationships, attending relevant networking events to promote our brands.
o Gather market insights to inform our acquisition strategy and stay ahead of trends.
About You:
o Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or partnerships—ideally in marketplace, e-commerce, or experience-led sectors.
o Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.
o Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to articulate mutual value.
o Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in pitching and influencing.
o Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
o A strategic mindset and comfort operating autonomously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
o Well-connected within relevant industries (a plus).
o Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
We live by our company core purpose of Delivering Happiness – Amazing People. We only hire amazing people like you, if this is you and if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Our mission
For everyone in the UK to create unique memories that last a lifetime
Our vision
To be the most trusted platform in the UK gift experience market
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
We're committed to creating an inclusive and caring culture with amazing people who feel a real sense of belonging. We welcome and celebrate all diverse backgrounds - from working parents who need flexibility with their hours, individuals who are neurodiverse and prefer to work a certain way to those from underrepresented communities. We're proud to have an employee-led group pushing the agenda on all things inclusive. And we will continue to strive for diversity and that sense of belonging so that each and every one of our team have a safe and comfortable environment in which they can be themselves and thrive at work.