Job Description
*STRICTLY NO RECRUITERS*
Business Development Manager – Affinity Partnerships (BDM-25)
The Role
Working in the Affinity Partnerships Business Development team, the BDM will report to the Partnerships Manager. You will be responsible for identifying and negotiating new strategic partnerships, contributing directly to the success of Seopa through winning new business opportunities. Recent new partner wins have included leading national media companies and UK national retail brands. Activities and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
1. Relentlessly pursuing new business growth by identifying untapped opportunities through proactive market research and high-impact engagement strategies.
2. Creating and effectively delivering presentations which lead to new business acquisition.
3. Confidently leading high-stakes negotiations to secure commercially robust and strategically aligned partnerships.
4. Following up on inbound enquiries as well as creating and pursuing new outbound leads and opportunities.
5. Serving as a relied-upon subject matter expert on Seopa’s value-add for potential partners and their customers.
6. Keeping on top of relevant trends and changes in the market through your own research and ...