Growth & Partnerships Manager

Growth \& Partnerships Manager

Hybrid \| £45,000 (OTE £60,000\)

We’re looking for a commercially driven Growth \& Partnerships Manager to build and own new distribution channels for Leadly.

This is not a traditional affiliate management role.

You will be responsible for identifying, negotiating and launching strategic partnerships that drive high\-quality traffic into our funnel.

This could include:

• Brand partnerships


• App placements


• Media owners


• Offline advertising placements (QR, in\-location marketing, posters)


• Data partnerships


• Strategic introducer agreements

You’ll think beyond networks and traditional CPA affiliates. This is about creating scalable commercial agreements that unlock new growth routes.

Key Responsibilities:

Growth Strategy \& Channel Expansion

• Develop and own our partnership and distribution growth strategy


• Identify new routes to market across digital and offline environments


• Source, evaluate and prioritise high\-potential commercial partnerships


• Build scalable traffic acquisition models outside of traditional affiliate networks


• Test new channels and validate ROI before scaling

Commercial Negotiation \& Deal Structuring

• Negotiate commercial terms and partnership agreements


• Structure performance\-based, hybrid or fixed\-fee models where appropriate


• Ensure agreements are profitable and aligned with margin targets


• Manage contract frameworks alongside internal teams

Partnership Management

• Build long\-term strategic relationships with partners


• Monitor performance across volume, quality and profitability


• Identify optimisation opportunities across live agreements


• Ensure accountability on delivery and standards

Compliance \& Quality Oversight

• Ensure all partnerships align with FCA and regulatory standards


• Work closely with internal compliance and operations teams


• Maintain brand integrity across all distribution channels

Performance \& Reporting

• Track performance against CPA, CPL, revenue and ROI metrics


• Analyse lead quality, conversion rates and long\-term value


• Report commercial impact clearly to leadership


• Continuously refine partnership mix to maximise margin and scale

Cross\-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Paid Media, Tech, Data and Operations teams


• Feed insights into wider growth strategy


• Align partner activity with campaign and commercial objectives

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience in growth, partnerships or business development roles


• Strong commercial negotiation experience


• Experience structuring and managing performance\-based deals


• Comfortable operating in regulated or compliance\-heavy sectors


• Highly commercially minded with strong financial awareness


• Proactive, opportunity\-driven and confident building relationships from scratch

Desirable:

• Experience in finance, claims, insurance or lead generation


• Experience launching new traffic acquisition channels


• Knowledge of FCA\-regulated marketing environments


• Experience with both digital and offline acquisition models

What You’ll Get

• Real ownership of a high\-impact growth function


• Autonomy to build and shape a new channel


• Direct exposure to commercial strategy


• A fast\-moving, no\-corporate\-fluff environment


• Hybrid working pattern 2 days per week in our central Manchester office


• Clear progression as the channel scales


• £45,000 base salary \+ uncapped performance\-based bonus (OTE £65,000\+)


• Good Vibes Days — fully paid days off for wellbeing, growth and team connection


• Extra holidays for service milestones plus your birthday off

Bring the hunger. We’ll bring the platform.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £45,000\.00\-£60,000\.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience managing affiliate networks and direct partnerships?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M2 1DH

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