Commercial Partnerships Manager – Strategic & Data-Driven Relationship Management
Location: Peterborough
Team: Commercial Partnerships
At Compare the Market, we're a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We're building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.
We've carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we're looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you'll fit right in.
We're actively recruiting for a Commercial Partnerships Manager to join our forward-thinking and ambitious Commercial Team.
This role is all about building and managing strategic, data-led relationships with a portfolio of key insurance partners across our Car, Home, Van, Motorbike and Pet panels. You'll be instrumental in delivering commercial growth, securing optimal pricing for customers and ensuring alignment with contractual, regulatory and customer outcome standards.
Be you. Be brilliant.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is welcome. We celebrate creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement — and we're excited to hear from candidates with diverse experiences, fresh ideas, and a strategic mindset.
We value potential as much as experience - tell us what makes you a strong fit, even if you don't meet every single requirement.
What you'll be doing:
* Strategically manage key partner relationships, aligning on goals and driving mutual success
* Leverage data and insights to identify growth opportunities, influence partner performance, and drive optimal commercial outcomes
* Optimise current processes to drive efficiencies through data led initiatives, embracing and utilising AI and automation
* Re-negotiate commercial terms periodically and explore innovative commercial models to enhance value
* Collaborate with the Commercial Finance Team to deliver customer-focused pricing strategies that improve market share and ROI
* Take ownership of partner engagement, ensuring buy-in for key projects and initiatives
* Coach and support a Panel Executive, and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing within the wider team
* Ensure partners consistently deliver great customer outcomes in line with regulatory and internal expectations
* Oversee third-party governance, conducting thorough due diligence and applying robust management frameworks
What we're looking for:
* Data-driven mindset – comfortable analysing and interpreting data to inform decisions and solutions
* Strategic relationship builder with proven success in managing commercial partnerships
* Excellent commercial acumen and experience in complex deal negotiations
* Strong decision-making skills and ability to drive business outcomes
* Able to balance multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity with confidence
* Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of third-party risk management principles
If you're passionate about partner strategy, data-led decision making, and building relationships that make a real impact - we'd love to hear from you.
Why Compare the Market?
We're a business built for pace and performance. Here, you'll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.
We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.
If you're ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that's serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.