Retail Partnerships Manager
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This is an exciting role that will lead the relationship management of our most important, high value retail brands, without which our service could not be delivered. Supported by the Head of Events & Community Fundraising, you will work closely with the Partnerships Team and the Wardrobe Team to deliver essential client and events stock. In addition to delivering client and events stock, you will also focus on raising money from retail partners, particularly with activations linked to International Women's Day and Giving Tuesday.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of retail brands, conducting excellent stewardship, bespoke tailored support, with a real understanding and insight into the challenges and opportunities within the retail sector, and an ability to influence and negotiate on the charity's behalf.
We seek an excellent relationship manager, with strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to influence senior stakeholders and exceed set targets. An understanding of women's fashion would also be advantageous.
Smart Works has a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising events, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.
The Partnerships team is based in London. This is a hybrid role, with time split across all 3 of our London sites in Islington, Ladbroke Grove and Croydon. Some evening and weekend work is occasionally required to support our wider partnership and fundraising events.
If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with a sense of urgency, and exceptional interpersonal skills, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 5pm on Sunday 23rd February. Your application should be addressed to Sue Wicks, Director of Fundraising
- What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited to this role? (Max 400 words)
- What are the key components to external relationship management? (Max 400 words)
1st round interviews will take place on either 3rd/4th March and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know by contacting recruitment@smartworks.org.uk to discuss another arrangement.
2nd round interviews will take place on either 10th/11th March and will be in person at the North London centre in Islington.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact recruitment@smartworks.org.uk.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.