Partnerships Team Manager

Our client, an established and growing company within the i. Gaming industry, is looking for an experienced Partnerships Team Manager to lead a team of Partner Managers and drive commercial growth across an established portfolio of operator partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising revenue opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and ensuring the team consistently achieves its commercial objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven leader with strong i. Gaming industry knowledge, proven account management experience, and a track record of developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Partner Managers, ensuring individual and team revenue targets are achieved. Drive commercial performance across an established portfolio of operator partners, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and account expansion. Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and senior-level stakeholders.

Lead commercial negotiations, including complex agreements, ensuring profitable and sustainable business outcomes. Monitor commercial KPIs, analyse performance trends, and implement corrective actions where necessary. Identify new growth opportunities across existing partners, markets, and operator groups. Support the team in developing account strategies, upselling opportunities, and long-term commercial partnerships.

Conduct regular business reviews with key partners to assess performance and identify areas for improvement. Work closely with internal departments, including Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams, to support partner growth initiatives. Establish clear team priorities, manage daily operations, and ensure effective execution of commercial strategies.

Provide guidance during negotiations and ensure commercial investments deliver measurable returns. Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, business planning, and departmental objectives. Conduct regular performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and support the professional development of team members.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior commercial, account management, or partner management role within the i. Gaming industry (B2B)

• Game provider / aggregator / platform. Strong understanding of the online gaming ecosystem, including operators, game providers, market dynamics, and commercial models. Demonstrated experience leading and developing commercial or account management teams. Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and driving growth through existing customer relationships. Excellent negotiation skills, with experience managing complex commercial agreements. Strong analytical abilities, with the confidence to interpret performance data and make commercially sound decisions. Experience managing senior-level relationships and engaging with key decision-makers. Strategic and commercially focused mindset, combined with a hands-on approach to execution. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Personal Attributes Results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Natural leader who can motivate, coach, and inspire others. Proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities and solve problems. Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels. Collaborative team player with a positive and professional approach. Adaptable, organised, and comfortable managing changing priorities.