Roles and tasks of the partnerships officer

A partnership manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with customers and external partners. Their main task is to develop and maintain lasting partnerships with organisations or companies in order to identify development opportunities, increase sales and ensure that products and services meet customer expectations. Here is a list of the main roles and tasks of a partnership manager:

  • Developing and maintaining relationships with external customers and partners.
  • Identify and implement marketing and sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Evaluate and analyse the performance of existing partnerships and recommend measures to improve them.
  • Provide product and service updates and information to partners.
  • Manage and negotiate contracts and agreements with partners.
  • Ensure that products and services meet customer expectations.
  • Researching and analysing opportunities for new partnerships and growth potential.
  • Participating in trade fairs and events to promote products and services.
  • Working closely with other internal departments to achieve objectives.

Salary and career development of a partnership manager

A partnership manager is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with external partners. This is a highly sought-after profession that offers a variety of career opportunities. The salary of a partnership manager varies according to experience and responsibilities. In France, the gross annual salary of a partnership manager varies according to experience:

  • 0 to 2 years: between €24,000 and €28,000
  • 2 to 5 years: between €30,000 and €34,000
  • 5 to 10 years: between €34,000 and €38,000
  • 10 to 15 years: between €38,000 and €42,000
  • More than 15 years: between €42,000 and €50,000

In terms of career development, a partnership manager could move into one of the following professions:

  • Marketing manager
  • Strategy consultant
  • Director of partnerships
  • Communications project manager
  • Programme director.

Advantages and disadvantages of the job of partnership manager

Advantages
  • You benefit from valuable experience of working with companies and organisations.
  • You have access to information on how companies and organisations operate and on current trends.
  • You have the opportunity to participate in numerous meetings and other events.
  • You have access to additional information about companies and organisations that can be very useful for your work
  • You will be responsible for managing projects, which can be very rewarding.
Disadvantages
  • You have to work with stakeholders both inside and outside your organisation, and you have to manage potential conflicts.
  • This can be very time-consuming and you will sometimes have to work outside normal hours.
  • You have to be very good at managing relationships with your partners
  • You have to work with limited budgets.
  • You'll have to work under pressure and meet very tight deadlines.

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