Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Edward Mellor Auction are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development & Partnerships Manager to identify, develop and grow strategic partnerships that generate revenue, strengthen our market position and enhance the customer experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into measurable commercial success.

Working closely with Senior Leadership and key stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in driving business growth through strategic partnerships and new revenue streams.

What you will be doing:

• Identifying and securing new commercial partnerships and revenue opportunities.
• Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective partners.
• Developing strategic relationships with industry contacts, suppliers, technology providers and professional organisations.
• Negotiating partnership agreements and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Collaborating with internal teams to successfully launch and maximise partnership opportunities.
• Managing partnerships from initial discussions through to implementation and ongoing performance.
• Tracking performance, ROI and growth against agreed targets and KPIs.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, account management or a commercial role.
• A track record of delivering revenue growth and building successful business relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and evaluate opportunities.
• Excellent communication, networking and stakeholder management skills.
• A confident negotiator who can influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive and results-focused.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing pipelines is advantageous.

We need you to be:

• Commercially minded and growth focused
• A natural relationship builder
• Self-motivated and opportunity driven
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• A strategic thinker with strong market awareness and the ability to identify new opportunities
• Experienced in implementing and managing successful partnerships to deliver long-term value
• Resilient, adaptable and highly organised
• Passionate about delivering value for customers and partners

Why join Auction?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the future growth of the business. You will have the autonomy to develop new partnerships, influence strategic decisions and create opportunities that drive long-term success.

If you are commercially savvy, relationship-led and motivated by results, I would love to hear from you.