About the Job

THoM Talent Search is part of The House of Marketing and specializes in recruiting permanent marketing professionals. Please note: this position is with a client of THoM Talent Search, not with The House of Marketing itself.

About the Client

Our client is a pioneer and technological leader that supports daily the actors of the working world across 46 countries. Our 10,000 employees are on a mission to make the working world better for everyone, simpler, safer, and more efficient. Every day, they develop innovative solutions that improve employee well-being and purchasing power, enhance the attractiveness and efficiency of companies, and invigorate employment and the local economy.

Mission of the Role

As a Head of Partnership you are in charge of managing the Merchant Engagement Team. Your role is to manage the Business performance of the companies' Engagement Platform, by establishing, developing & maintaining strong commercial relationship with our partner merchants. They partner with big companies, global & local well-known brands.

Your Responsibilities as a Head of Partnership

• Building the strategic plans in collaboration with Merchant Director
• Defining the budget and piloting the daily business to ensure full delivery of the objectives
• Managing a growing team of 5 persons, with expertise in Sales, Performance & Data, Media & Support
• Supporting the Sales Team Manager in building a partner strategy and the implementation of the annual account plans, planning the commercial activities over all revenue streams. You help building the relationship with our key strategic Merchants Partners
• Supporting Partner Performance Officer on pricing strategy & catalog management
• Supporting Media Officer in developing and implementing a media strategy with multichannel offers on all available touchpoints
• Keeping the Team engaged, challenged & highly motivated
• Innovation & planning coordination with IT Team in Agile mode
• Working in close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Support & Finance teams to ensure an end-to-end business excellence
• Collaborating with the Business Line and its Centre of Excellence for Global Partnerships

What’s in it for You?

• Permanent contract (38 hours/week)
• You report directly to the BeLux Merchant Director
• Location: Brussels (Auderghem)
• A stimulating position within a growing dynamic organization that focuses on technological innovation to enhance the purchasing power of employees.
• You receive a competitive salary package, including a performance-based bonus with a possibility to overachieve.
• The opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days a week with your manager's approval, including a homeworking allowance of 115€.
• You are also covered with a group insurance.
• You are covered with hospitalization and ambulatory care insurance (with the option to extend it to your family).
• Your package includes a car or a mobility budget OR your public transport commuting expenses are fully (100%) covered; depending on what you prefer.
• You benefit from all company-solutions, such as Benefit vouchers (Edenred Meal, Eco, Gift, Sport&Culture) and Company Engagement (including Discounts, Wellbeing, …).
• You are part of the Management community with regular meetings with the members of the local BeLux Board

The Ideal Head of Partnership

• You hold a Master Degree
• You have at least 10 years experience as manager, by preference in a B2B environment
• You are results driven and aim for high performance, with a track record of overachieving your targets
• You have a strong experience in management and have built strategic plans
• You are an expert in e-commerce and with a strong experience in sales
• You are passioned by digital marketing, media and consumer trends
• You have an affinity with data and data driven commerce
• Your native language is French or Dutch and you master the other language. You have at least a professional level in English
• Knowledge of a CRM, Power BI, Airtable, Piano and other solutions is considered a plus
• You are a true team player, and the development of your team is a priority to you