Strategic Partner Manager

Overview

Duration: 12 months

Location: London – hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Aquent is partnering with a global technology leader at the forefront of digital innovation, whose platforms connect millions worldwide. This organization is renowned for fostering a vibrant app ecosystem that drives economic growth and user engagement across diverse industries. They are committed to empowering developers and enriching user experiences through groundbreaking technology.

Are you a seasoned Partner Manager with a passion for driving growth and fostering strategic relationships? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a pivotal team responsible for cultivating success within a leading app ecosystem. In this 12-month fixed-term role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of non-gaming applications, working directly with a portfolio of high-profile and emerging developers. Your expertise will directly contribute to expanding market reach, accelerating revenue growth, and ensuring the continued innovation of groundbreaking apps that impact users globally. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible difference, leveraging your business development acumen and strategic thinking to empower partners and elevate the entire ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and nurture a portfolio of app developers, ranging from established household names to innovative newcomers.
• Conduct comprehensive benchmarking and provide strategic consulting to partners, identifying opportunities for growth and optimization.
• Develop and execute plans focused on achieving incremental revenue growth for your portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with internal strategic operations, product development, payments, and go-to-market teams to ensure partner success and access to early features.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from product managers to C-suite executives, to align on strategy and drive initiatives.
• Lead strategic planning and execution to help partners achieve their goals within the app ecosystem.
• Spend significant time interacting with partners, acting as their primary point of contact and advocate.
• Undertake some international travel to engage with partners and expand market opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Professional experience in partner management or a similar role, demonstrating a proven track record of success.
• Strong business development (BD) skills, with an emphasis on fostering collaborative growth rather than direct sales.
• Working knowledge and understanding of large-scale technology organizations and their operational complexities.
• A passion for and working understanding of a major mobile operating system ecosystem and the broader app landscape.
• Ability to hit the ground running, building and executing strategic plans independently.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences from technical teams to executive leadership.

** This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. If you have not received a response within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process **