Partnership and Events Manager

Partnership and Events Manager

Welcome Bonus!

We are keen to attract new talent who can make a difference in our workplace. This means that all candidates who are offered a role and go on to start in a permanent role with us, will receive a bonus of £750 gross (pro rata if part-time) in their first month's pay.

Our Company

Draper Tools is a family business with a rich history, a strong, supportive 'family culture' and a passion for continuous improvement. We believe everyone can make a difference, we value opinions, we embrace new ideas and take a collaborative and proactive approach to change.

There is a new wave of energy throughout the business with lots of exciting changes happening, including Draper Tools proudly becoming the official partners of Southampton Football club again.

We promote a friendly, positive and inclusive team culture so come and make a difference joining us as a Partnership and Events Manager within our Marketing department. In this role you will manage our high-profile partnerships across football and motorsport industries, as well as managing our B2B and B2C events and exhibitions and race days.

Benefits

As a Partnership and Events Manager your benefits will include:

• Full-time hours with some flexibility on start and finish time and possible hybrid working after an initial settling in period.
• Holidays rising to 25 days with the ability to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme
• Private health scheme *
• Staff discount on Draper products with significant savings available
• Long service bonus *
• Ad-hoc rewards and recognition
• Day off for your birthday
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount scheme - discounts on gym memberships, groceries, holidays and more.

*After qualifying period

Job responsibilities

Working as a Partnership and Events Manager your role will include:

• Developing strong and lasting relationships with key partnership contacts.
• Leading on partnership marketing campaigns, ensuring we are maximising opportunities through our own channels and partner channels.
• Working with the wider Marketing team and other departments across the business to create and execute campaigns.
• Identifying industry trends and new partnership opportunities to increase brand exposure and enhance our reputation.
• Developing and managing events and sponsorship budgets and negotiating contracts that align with business objectives.
• Working with internal and external teams to plan, organise and execute a variety of B2B and B2C events.
• Overseeing event set up and breakdown, ensuring event comply with health and safety and legal requirements.
• Sourcing promotional giveaways and managing competitions.
• Ensuring our Sales team know what stand collateral is available to help them run successful events.
• Providing post-event and regular sponsorship analysis reports to evaluate ROI.

Skills required

• A passion and enthusiasm for our brand and extensive product range.
• Proven experience as a Partnership and Events Manager or similar.
• Excellent negotiation and budget management skills.
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Confident in leading teams for events or projects.
• Creative with a commercial mindset.
• Fantastic planning and organisation skills.
• Friendly and professional approach, able to work well across multiple departments.

If you are interested in this position, please click the link. This will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System where you will be able to apply for the role.

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