Brand Partnership Contractor
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
£40 p/h via Umbrella
Start Date:
18/11/2024
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partnerships our Partnerships Contractor is responsible for the successful execution of a key external brand partnership in the run space. The Partnerships Contractor will
be the day-to-day contact for our external partner, as well as the project manager overseeing all internal marketing processes, to ensure the partnership is delivered to a high standard in adherence to the partnership agreement. This person should have knowledge in the marketing partnerships space, spanning digital marketing, physical activations and product collaborations. This person will lead effective
project management with Product, Strategic Sales, Creative, Brand, PR, Events, Community & Sports Marketing.
Key responsibilities:
• You will project manage the partnership from end-to-end, ensuring 100% adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of the project in line with the partnership agreement.
• You will be the day-to-day contact for our external partner, handling enquiries, coordinating marketing approvals and updating on project status daily.
• You will be the day-to-day contact for key internal partners, including Product, Strategic Sales, Creative, Brand, PR, Events, Community, Sports Marketing & Store Teams.
• You will directly oversee all marketing workstreams to ensure adherence to internal processes, including creative briefing, creative and brand approvals, product personalisation and content creation.
• You will track project milestones; manage unforeseen delays, realign schedules and expectations with all stakeholders as needed.
• You will contribute to the success of the partnership by monitoring KPIs, including earned media, impressions, event attendance, product sales and more.
• You will establish, implement and sustain weekly project check-ins with internal cross-functional stakeholders, communicating major updates and coordinating approvals amongst affected staff and stakeholders.
• You will be the partnership subject matter expert, acting as the source of truth for all internal and external stakeholders.
• You will manage reporting, partner invoicing and product orders, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
Scope of Work:
• Facilitate twice weekly campaign status meetings (1 x Internal, 1 x External)
• Monitor and ensure delivery of 100% of the contracted requirements from the third party
– Availability to attend all physical events in the partnership programme
Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Passion for running is preferred
Client Description
Our Client is a Canadian sports apparel brand, now with over 500 stores worldwide. Founded in 1998, the company sees itself as a mindful movement helping people build the strength to better themselves in all aspects of life. Sustainability and Social Impact are high up in their list of priorities, with clear & measurable goals including full pay equity in 2022 and 100% sustainable clothing by 2030.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.