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When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.\nRole Purpose\nResponsible for identifying, acquiring, and developing strategic merchant and commercial partnerships that support Vodafone's customer proposition and business objectives. This role will require a strong ability to prospect, build relationships, identify opportunities, pitch, negotiate, and close commercial partnerships.\nThe role will focus on developing a strong and relevant partner ecosystem, ensuring successful onboarding and activation, and maximizing the ongoing value of partnerships. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize partnerships, ensure mutual value, and contribute to the company's commercial growth.\nKey Accountabilities\nMerchant Acquisition Strategy & Development:\nIdentify, evaluate, and prioritize potential merchants and commercial partners in line with business objectives.\nDevelop and execute merchant acquisition plans to build a strong and relevant partner network.\nProactively identify new business opportunities and develop a structured partner pipeline.\nConduct market research to identify attractive brands, merchants, and emerging partnership opportunities.\nSet and deliver merchant acquisition targets in line with agreed business plans.\nCommercial Proposition, Pitching & Negotiation:\nDevelop compelling commercial propositions and partnership proposals tailored to different partner needs.\nLead partner pitches and negotiations, clearly articulating the mutual value of the partnership.\nUnderstand partner objectives, business needs, and commercial priorities to develop win-win propositions.\nHandle partner objections and negotiate commercial terms, benefits, and contractual arrangements.\nLead the negotiation and execution of partnership agreements in collaboration with relevant internal functions.\nPartner Onboarding & Relationship Management:\nManage the end-to-end partner onboarding process, ensuring partners are successfully activated and ready to deliver the agreed proposition.\nBuild and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key partners.\nMonitor partner engagement and performance and identify opportunities for further development.\nConduct regular performance reviews with key partners and develop action plans where required.\nProactively resolve partner issues and ensure a high level of partner satisfaction.\nCross-functional Collaboration:\nWork closely with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Sales, Pricing, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Product, Digital, and Operations to ensure successful execution of partnerships.\nCollaborate with relevant teams to develop and execute partner-led campaigns and initiatives.\nProvide market and partner insights to support the development of customer propositions and commercial initiatives.\nEnsure partnership activities are aligned with Vodafone's broader customer and commercial strategy.\nPerformance Management & Market Intelligence:\nTrack and analyze partner acquisition, activation, engagement, retention, and commercial performance.\nDevelop regular performance reports and provide insights and recommendations to senior management.\nUse data and market insights to optimize partner acquisition priorities and commercial propositions.\nMonitor competitor activity and market developments to identify new partnership opportunities and strengthen Vodafone's proposition.\nCore Competencies\nStrong business development with proven ability to prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close commercial opportunities.\n Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop mutually beneficial propositions.\nStrong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders.\nStrong analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to use data and market insights to identify and prioritize opportunities.\nStrong ownership and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against challenging targets.\nTechnical & Professional Qualifications\n5+ years of experience in business development, merchant acquisition, partnerships, commercial management, or a related field.\nProven track record of acquiring and managing external partners/merchants and delivering measurable results.\nProven experience in negotiation, pitching, and closing commercial agreements.\nExperience working with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Pricing, Finance, Legal, Product, Operations, etc.).\nStrong understanding of commercial models, business development, and partnership strategies.\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and market insights into actionable recommendations.\nMust have marketing experience, particularly in consumer-facing businesses, loyalty, partnerships, or commercial propositions\nWho we are\nWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. 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