International Business Development Manager

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Job Description

The role will be responsible for managing new business pipelines across multiple channels and markets, using your data analysis skills to spot opportunities and inform strategic decisions. We are looking for someone who is commercially savvy, results focused and passionate about global retail, if this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

NB: This is a fixed Term role for 12 months. Although this role is based at our Paddington Support Office a minimum of three days a week some overseas travel will be required either within the UK or internationally.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Own the process to scope and prioritise strategic and growth opportunities - focussing particularly on new partners

• Own the relationship with new partners from introductions, through to handover to transformation / BAU - using networks, introductions and outreaches to build relationships

• Work alongside all operating channels (Wholesale, franchise, marketplace) to coordinate pipeline of activity in line with International Portfolio priorities

• Ensure our engagement and selling tools are relevant

• Supports in driving scalable operating models (particular focus on wholesale) including coordination with operations, legal, tech and finance to ensure successful partner onboarding

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include:

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

• The ability to see the bigger picture and connect strategic goals to day-to-day execution and problem-solving.

• Clear, confident communicator who can engage and inspire across teams and functions.

• Comfortable working at pace, juggling multiple priorities, and adapting to change in a dynamic environment.

• Able to demonstrate experience in both online and offline retail with a strong understanding of global/franchise business models particularly from a Fashion Home & Beauty perspective

What's in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation

• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more

• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours

• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future

• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one

• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal

• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave

• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services

• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're reinventing, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're redefining how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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