Account Manager (Retail and Brand Partnerships)

This position is full time, permanent with hybrid working.

Location: Flexible, can be London/Manchester/Birmingham/Newcastle/Glasgow etc.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a brand management setting, with exposure to media or experiential agency campaigns.

Job responsibilities:

• Negotiate and manage brand and short-term retail promotions for designated commercialisation shopping centres and / or retail parks
• Achieve/exceed annual promotions budgets for each centre
• Track fees throughout the year to monitor progress
• Research new and local initiatives for short-term promotional opportunities
• Develop relationships with brand and experiential agencies
• Obtain relevant approvals from centre directors/ managers
• Complete short-term licences and agreements, as per precedent templates
• Obtain relevant Health and Safety paperwork from tenants, as required
• Monitor promotions inbox for new leads and potential bookings
• Work with centre managers and centre marketing teams to align calendar and potential bookings for centre marketing events such as Student Night
• Utilise Book A Corner system to book and document promotions for Manchester Arndale, Cribbs Causeway, and other centres as agreed
• Manage the filing of all corresponding tenant documentation on the S drive
• Visit centres, as and when required
• Adhoc duties as they arise

Person requirements:

• Relevant work experience desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Working in a fast-paced enviromennt
• Able to take instructions and work independently
• Detail-oriented