Brand Partnerships Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Cultivate and oversee strategic alliances with luxury brands, lifestyle organizations, and relevant partners that reflect Oceania Cruises’ brand values and business objectives.

• Assist the Director of Strategic Brand Partnerships in formulating partnership strategies, which include identifying partners, aligning audiences, planning campaigns, and measuring performance.

• Establish and nurture relationships with current and potential partners throughout the entire partnership lifecycle.

• Recognize and assess partnership opportunities aimed at enhancing brand visibility, engaging customers, generating leads, and expanding the database.

• Spearhead annual and continuous integrated co-branded marketing campaigns across pertinent channels.

• Collaborate with Brand, PR, Digital, Creative, Sales, Legal, and Analytics teams from global offices.

• Oversee partnership agreements, timelines, deliverables, and reporting processes.

• Create partnership proposals and presentations that convey strategic value, campaign opportunities, and anticipated outcomes.

• Track partnership performance, analyze results, and suggest enhancements to optimize initiatives and return on investment (ROI).

• Maintain forecasts, project plans, and reporting dashboards related to partnerships.

• Provide support to senior leadership and the partnership team across Oceania and Regent with insights on partnerships, market trends, and growth strategies.

• Execute other job-related tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of experience in marketing, partnerships, business development, brand collaborations, or equivalent fields.

• Experience preferably in luxury, travel, hospitality, or premium consumer sectors.

• Proven track record of developing and executing strategic partnerships and integrated marketing campaigns.

• Demonstrated capability to manage partner relationships, negotiate agreements, and achieve measurable business results.

• Strong comprehension of partnership marketing principles, brand positioning, and customer engagement strategies.

• A robust commercial mindset.

• Exceptional relationship management abilities.

• Strong project management skills.

• Capacity to create compelling presentations, proposals, and partnership recommendations.

• Analytical mindset with experience in measuring campaign performance and partnership effectiveness.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work with leading luxury brands and enhance your professional network.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.