Strategic Partnership Manager

NQC

Strategic Partnership Manager managing strategic partnerships in Europe and North America for a tech firm focused on supply chain solutions. NQC emphasizes sustainability and technology in diverse working environments.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Soft Skills

business acumencommercial astutenesspresentation skillspartner relationship managementstakeholder satisfactionstrategic thinkingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipengagement

Industry Keywords

strategic partnershipspartner programsinternational partnershipsrisk and compliancemanufacturingsupply chaincustomer successservice deliverygrowth strategyadoption streams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

- Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships to agreed KPIs, maintaining a focus on partner satisfaction, channel health, and volume of adoption.
- Own and take a lead on high-profile and complex partner relationships, interfacing with peers within these organisations.
- Define, develop, and own the growth strategy for partnership relationships within the portfolio.
- Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports to the Head of Customer Success to provide updates on progress against agreed partnership strategies.
- Expand and grow existing industry partnerships and increase the potential revenue and adoption streams to NQC.
- Oversee the successful delivery of service into partner channels, focusing on achieving the highest levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
- Interact with internal NQC teams, including Product Development and Service Delivery, to coordinate material changes on delivery and projects.
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Experience of managing, developing, and growing strategic partner programs and accounts.
- Experience of managing a portfolio of international industry partnerships.
- Excellent business acumen and commercial astuteness.
- Experience of interfacing with peers and executives within complex partner organisations.
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to create engaging material applicable to the audience.
- A passion for technology and sustainability and engaging others with the topic.
- Desirable: Specific industry knowledge related to our customer base (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain) or wider experience within the risk and compliance landscape.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Hybrid working policy of 60% office-based
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Learning & Development through Udemy platform
- 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP
- Life Assurance (4 x Salary after 6 months)
- YuLife - employee discounts and wellbeing platform
- Regular company socials & events