Digital Strategic Partnerships Manager

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"We’re looking for a results-driven, ambitious Digital Strategic Partnerships Manager to become an integral part of the digital commercial partnerships team. "

Reporting to the Digital Syndication and Partnerships Controller, this role will be focused on providing exceptional account management services to Sky’s  media partners within the social, digital and podcast space.  

You will work in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders from across the business including editorial, sales and ad operations to maximise value to both Sky and our partners.  

You will play a key role in every stage of partner management, from revenue and performance modelling to negotiation and contracting, to onboarding and day to day communication. Troubleshooting challenges and identifying opportunities to expand scope of partnerships and deliver growth.  

Furthermore, this role will entail working closely with senior leadership within Sky Media in the acquisition of new strategic partners that deliver on our growth plans.   

What you’ll do: 

• Excellent account management of Sky’s strategic digital partners, managing day-to-day relationships, updating on channel performance channel performance, and maintaining operational delivery of their key partner metrics.  

• Use analytics dashboards, and insights teams to deliver monthly reporting.  

• Identify opportunities to grow scope of partnerships and deliver upon this through   collaboration with key teams across Sky business, including Editorial, Sales, Operations, Product, and Insight 

• Working with social and audio platform partners to optimise partnerships based upon latest trends and insights, troubleshoot challenges and ensure you are an internal champion.  

• Work closely with editorial, sales teams and our audio partners in commercialising our podcast slate across Sports, News and Entertainment  

• In support partner acquisition, preparing and delivering first-rate pitches, including the creation of collateral and development of commercial models/business cases to create compelling partnership proposals.  

• Effectively manage the pipeline of partnership prospects, providing regular updates on progress and business forecasts, ensuring KPIs are met. 

What you’ll bring: 

• Experience of account management with confidence delivering written and verbal client communications, using clear data insight.  

• Strong working knowledge of digital content and advertising landscape 

• Knowledge and understanding of digital advertising monetisation business models.  

• Experience with YouTube, Social video platforms and Google ad Manager would be an advantage.  

• Presentation skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels of business. 

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead others through influence Knowledge. 

Team overview:

Sky Media

Sky Media is the advertising sales arm of Sky, offering businesses of all shapes and sizes an exciting array of opportunities on TV, online and on the go. Reaching over 95% of the UK population, Sky Media represents all of Sky’s channels and sites including Sky Sports, Sky News, Sky One, Sky Cinema, Sky Arts, Sky Atlantic and Sky Witness. Sky Media also sells on behalf of a range of renowned broadcasters and channels including Channel 5, Discovery, National Geographic, MTV, FOX, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. 

The Rewards:

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

How you'll work: 

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. 

Inclusion:

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait? 

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. 

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. 

A job you love to talk about.

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