Strategic Partnerships Manager

As a Strategic Partnerships Manager at Sampl, you will be responsible for identifying and prospecting new media and reseller partners, as well as managing your own revenue stream. You'll engage potential partners through various sales tools, participate in internal sales meetings, and report on partnership performance. Your role also involves understanding partner motivations and developing effective engagement strategies to maintain and grow these relationships.

To succeed as a Strategic Partnerships Manager at Sampl, candidates should have proven experience in partnerships or sales, showcasing a strong track record of successful outreach and networking. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to engage senior stakeholders. A bonus would be possessing an established network of partner contacts and the capability to develop innovative partnership opportunities.

The Strategic Partnerships Manager position at Sampl comes with a competitive salary ranging from £40k to £50k, along with bonuses and a generous benefits package. Employees have access to EMI share options, a health cash plan, private medical insurance, and a comprehensive well-being support package. Additionally, you can enjoy flexible working, regular team socials, and a vibrant office atmosphere in Brighton.

Yes, the Strategic Partnerships Manager position at Sampl offers the flexibility of hybrid working. Candidates can choose to perform their duties fully remote or from our Brighton office, provided they have the ability to travel to the office at least once a month.

At Sampl, we value personal and professional growth, especially for our Strategic Partnerships Manager. We provide opportunities to cultivate and maintain strong relationships within our network, alongside a collaborative environment that encourages innovation. Regular training, a supportive team culture, and professional development resources will help foster your skills and accelerate your career progression.

To identify potential media partners, I would leverage a mix of online research, networking, and utilizing sales tools like Apollo and LinkedIn Navigator. Understanding the target audience for each partner would also guide my outreach toward those who align well with Sampl's mission.

Managing relationships effectively involves consistent communication and engagement. I believe in understanding each partner's goals and motivations, and I would set up regular check-ins to discuss successes, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration, ensuring they feel valued and supported.

In my previous role, I successfully built a partnership with a leading retail platform that allowed access to a large customer base. I achieved this by demonstrating the value our product could bring to their customers, which led to mutually beneficial campaigns that drove engagement and significant results.

I would focus on KPIs that measure partner engagement, such as the number of partnerships developed, revenue generated from these partnerships, the performance of campaigns run in collaboration with partners, and regular feedback from partners regarding their satisfaction and outcomes.

Prioritization would depend on the potential impact each partnership could have on our growth plans at Sampl. I would analyze the alignment with our target audience, the financial benefits, and the long-term viability of the partnership, allowing me to focus on those that offer the highest return.

I am familiar with a range of tools including CRM software for tracking interactions and progress, analytical tools for understanding campaign performance, and sales enablement platforms like Apollo and LinkedIn Navigator for lead generation and engagement.

Convincing reluctant partners requires a tailored approach. I would focus on understanding their concerns and hesitations, presenting data-driven insights about the advantages of our offerings, and demonstrating successful case studies of past partnerships that have led to significant results.

I believe in addressing disagreements promptly and professionally. I would initiate a conversation to understand their perspective, collaborate on finding common ground, and focus on coming up with solutions that respect both parties' interests to maintain a positive relationship moving forward.

I am passionate about partnerships because I believe they create opportunities for innovation and success that wouldn't be possible alone. Working collaboratively to achieve a common goal excites me, and I enjoy building lasting relationships that drive mutual growth.

I am drawn to work at Sampl due to its reputation for innovation and success in product sampling campaigns. I admire the company's commitment to helping brands achieve meaningful engagement and results, and I believe my skills and experience align perfectly with driving Sampl's partnership strategies forward.