Senior Partnerships Manager

Something Extraordinary Every Day™

In this exciting and varied role, you will be responsible for defining and executing the B2B partnerships strategy, with the ultimate goal of driving Domestic and International Guests to Fidenza Village.

The role is offered on a full-time permanent contract and is hybrid.

This offer is available also for candidates belonging to protected categories as line with law 68/99, article 18.

What you will be doing

• Defining and delivering the Fidenza Village B2B Partnerships strategy and plan.
• Determining annual revenue targets and other KPIs for each partner
• Ensuring that the B2B programs for both Membership and Private Clients are fully aligned
• Contributing to existing Partners’ growth based on potential and scouting and developing business opportunities with new Partners.
• Ensuring a pioneering approach in order to be one step ahead of Competition and protect Fidenza Village unique competitive advantage in the B2B Segment.

What makes you special

Every colleague is an entrepreneur at heart and this drives our organisational culture, which values invention, innovation and risk taking. To be successful with us, you’ll have:

• Proven experience in key roles concerning financial partnerships
• Excellent relationship building and management skills
• Account management expertise with clear business development mind set.
• Knowledge of the Guest journey and key touch points
• Proven Marketing capabilities and expertise to liaise with Marketing team aligning Partnerships messaging and content with company´s branding guidelines
• Confident communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage concurrent and time sensitive projects
• Ability to listen, contribute to creative business discussions, influence the thinking or gain acceptance from Senior executives

There’s no one quite like us

The Bicester Collection are the worlds’ leading luxury shopping destinations, and we are committed to creating magical and memorable experiences for our guests. Taking the name of the founding Village, The Bicester Collection distinguishes the 11 Villages in Europe and China as one collection of destinations for our guests, our brand partners, our travel and tourism partners, our corporate and financial media, and our internal teams.

Our Vision is to be the best shopping destination in the world. Our Mission is to make the lives of others better - our brands, our guests, our people and our communities. Our Brand Promise is to offer something extraordinary every day. Our Five Values are the glue that bind us together and allows us to lead ahead:

• Authenticity - Always do the right thing
• Innovation - Think outside of the box
• Passion - Do what you love and love what you do!
• Critical Thinking - Challenge the obvious
• Vision - Be mission driven always

Why we’re exceptional

The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people. To work in one of the teams at any of the Villages is to play an active role in redefining both the art and the science of retail. This creates a dynamic approach that underpins our ability to anticipate future trends in a fast changing world. In return for your Authenticity, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Passion and Vision, you’ll receive a generous salary and we’ll also reward you by:

Looking after you: You’re entitled to 25 days of annual leave (plus UK Bank Holidays) and your birthday off, plus extra leave if you are getting married or moving. We provide above industry average life assurance cover, income protection, pension, personal travel insurance, dental and eyecare, private healthcare, access to a virtual GP app, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme and flu vaccinations

Treating you: Discounts throughout our villages, discounts with other retailers (known as My Choices) and a very generous employee referral bonus

Championing you: You’ll be working within a creative and collaborative environment like no other, with the opportunity to develop your professional and personal skills while advancing your career

Come and live your story with us

The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people. The Bicester Collection is made up of 1,200 colleagues of 50 nationalities. We are diverse in background, age, experience and leadership style. We believe that an inclusive workforce makes magic happen, and with this in mind we welcome everyone - regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity - to be a part of our family. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional and commercially focused individual to join us. We have huge ambition for what we can achieve together and we want to have fun!