Your Mission
About the Role
This is a lead generation and relationship development role with a specific focus on agency partnerships across EMEA. As Associate Partner Manager, EMEA, you will identify, engage, and nurture agency partners who can refer and activate high-quality clients onto the Linnworks platform.This is an ideal role for someone early in their partnerships or business development career who is eager to build commercial skills, develop a strong network, and contribute directly to pipeline growth. Manchester-based, this role will also benefit from proximity to Linnworks' UK team.
What You'll Own
AGENCY PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
* Identify and engage digital agencies, systems integrators, and eCommerce consultancies across EMEA as potential Linnworks referral partners
* Build and nurture a pipeline of agency partnerships from first contact through to active referral status
* Develop trusted, long-term relationships with agency partners and understanding their client profiles and positioning Linnworks compellingly
LEAD GENERATION & PIPELINE CONTRIBUTION
* Drive referral volume from the agency partner portfolio, contributing directly to EMEA new business pipeline
* Work with the Partnerships Director to develop targeted outreach and engagement campaigns for agency audiences
* Track and report on agency partner pipeline activity, referral quality, and conversion
PARTNER ENABLEMENT
* Ensure agency partners are well-informed about Linnworks' product proposition and equipped to position it effectively
* Coordinate partner briefings, product updates, and co-marketing opportunities
* Support the development of enablement materials tailored to an agency audience
What You'll Bring To The Role
* 1–3 years of experience in partnerships, business development, account management, or a related commercial role
* Strong interpersonal skills and a natural relationship builder who is comfortable picking up the phone
* Familiarity with the eCommerce or digital agency landscape is advantageous
* Organised and proactive and able to manage a portfolio of early-stage relationships with rigour
* Commercially curious, with a genuine interest in how partnerships drive business growth
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable working independently while contributing to a wider team
Performance Indicators
* Number of agency partners recruited and activated
* Referral volume and pipeline contribution from agency channel
* Lead quality and conversion rates
* Partner engagement and relationship health scores
Why us?
* Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy
* Opportunity to grow your instructional design and SaaS learning expertise
* Collaborative, supportive environment where ideas are encouraged
* Chance to directly impact customer experience and product adoption
Perks & Benefits
* Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester
* Fantastic team culture based on trust and belonging.
* Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace.
* Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical.
* Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards.
* Mental well-being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace.
* EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Training, support, and personal development
About us
As the global leader in the eCommerce automation sector, Linnworks has one mission: Giving our clients back their time to grow and lead their brands. Companies wanting to sell their products via marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, etc need a platform to automate and monitor retail, inventory and shipping processes and performance. We have teams across North America and Europe, and we are backed by Marlin Equity Partners, a leading growth equity firm headquartered out of California. Linnworks not only has the market-leading product for e-commerce automation but also attracts the best people in the industry. Highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative with a winning and customer-centric attitude - we pride ourselves on our people.
Life at Linnworks:
Linnworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE). We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees and better service for our customers. We value the training and development of our employees deeply. We are committed to continuous investment in their personal growth, providing clear paths for career progression, and equipping them with the tools and training required to become experts in their profession.