We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified
Location: Central Region, UK
Department: Sales & Commercial
Summary:
As Partnership Manager, reporting to the National Sales Manager Ostomy, you will take responsibility for partnership activity across the local health economy to create long-term value adding relationships that drive sustainable business growth.
Location: Central UK
Contract: Permanent, Fill-Time working 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday
Responsibilities:
1. Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with key organisations and stakeholders to drive business growth in Ostomy whilst considering all opportunities to capture growth of ISC
2. Effectively manage sponsorships using a key account management approach (including regular sponsorship review meetings with external partners) to ensure partnership is mutually beneficial for customer and company
3. Engage with Senior NHS Managers and high-level stakeholders across both Acute and Primary Care that influence Ostomy pathways of care
4. Present the Dansac/Hollister total value proposition and gain commitment from agreed target accounts
5. Identify and convert potential opportunities for gaining sponsorships; placing Company Nurses and providing value-add solutions
6. Identify the key organisations that can influence our business – determine their structure and how they are implementing healthcare policy particularly in Colorectal/Stoma Care
7. Ensure accurate invoicing from sponsored accounts with appropriate follow up as and when required working with the Partnership Co-ordinator
8. Develop collaborative working relationships with stakeholders to deliver added value
9. Responsible for all KPIs and financial aspects of tenders and sponsorships
10. Work closely with cross-functional colleagues (i.e Territory Managers, Marketing, Fittleworth etc) in the identification and conversion of potential opportunities
11. Collaboration with Sales Managers in the execution of quarterly Territory Teams meetings
12. Any other duties as management may require
Essential Functions of the Role:
13. Must hold a valid UK Driving License
14. Must be able to travel within the UK
Work Experience Requirements
15. Proven success in a sales position, ideally in a field-based role
16. History of key account management within the NHS
17. Effective influencer with experience in negotiation led discussions with senior partners / NHS
18. Strong commercial acumen and highly results driven
19. Detailed knowledge of the NHS structure and commissioning structure
Education Requirements
20. Degree or evidence of equivalent academic achievement (desirable)
Specialised Skills/Technical Knowledge:
21. In depth understanding of the NHS strategy and how it impacts local health economies
22. Commercial negotiation skills; in particular evidence of winning and managing tenders
23. Ability to think and act strategically, particularly within a commercial environment
24. Effective communication and presentation skills
25. Ability to interact and influence confidently and effectively with NHS personnel, at all levels
26. Knowledge of key drivers within the NHS, both Acute and Community sectors
27. Strong negotiating and influencing abilities
28. Intimate knowledge of the Ostomy businesses
29. Strong internal and external collaboration
Closing Date: 24th April 2026
About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Req ID: 35857