Role: Partnership & Licensee Strategy Manager – Consumer Lifestyle Products
* Full Time – Permanent
* Central London office
* Hybrid working 4 days per week in office
* Salary: up to £75,000
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for partnership growth and a sharp eye for commercial insight? We’re looking for a Partnership Strategy Manager to join a globally recognised lifestyle brand and product licensor working at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and consumer products.
This is your chance to step into a pivotal global role within the Consumer lifestyle products Division, encompassing categories from Food & Beverage to Health & Beauty and Home & Gift. If you're ready to manage complex international partnerships and licensee relationships, shaping strategic plans, and drive long-term growth—this could be the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Develop both business-level and partner-level strategies to unlock mutual growth.
* Own yearly and quarterly budgeting and forecasting, transforming data into clear commercial direction.
* Managing global licensee relationships ensuring strong commercial performance.
* Maintain and grow international partner relationships, aligning on goals and needs.
* Oversee strategic elements of product development, including range planning, pricing, and retailer engagement.
* Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on partner research, pitch decks, campaign planning, and budget prioritisation.
* Lead insights reporting with Finance and support contract development with Legal.
* Manage and mentor a Product Manager, ensuring high standards in brand execution and communication.
What We’re Looking For
* A commercially driven strategist with 10+ years in partner relationship management.
* Proven experience building and executing global partnership strategies.
* Proven experience developing global licensee relationships
* Exceptional analytical skills and financial acumen with a track record in managing budgets.
* Confident communicator and presenter with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
* A team player with a collaborative mindset and global perspective—additional languages a plus.
Benefits include:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Perkbox and Vitality health insurance after successful completion of probationary period