ISE Partners
Manager Strategic Partnerships, 12 month contract, Gaming
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Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in building strategic partnerships that drive real business growth?
We're supporting a global technology organisation that is shaping the future of gaming, digital communities, and immersive social experiences. They are looking for an experienced Strategic Partner Manager to join their Gaming Partnerships team, working with some of the most influential developers and publishers across the EMEA region.
This is a highly visible role where you'll act as a trusted partner to gaming companies, helping them grow their presence on major digital platforms while influencing internal teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for partners.
You'll spend your time building relationships with senior stakeholders, identifying growth opportunities, analysing performance trends, championing partner needs internally, and driving adoption of new products and features.
We're looking for someone who understands the gaming ecosystem, can confidently engage with developers and executives, and enjoys operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly.
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What you'll be doing
- Building and growing relationships with leading gaming developers and publishers
- Acting as a strategic advisor to partners, understanding their goals and growth plans
- Identifying opportunities to increase engagement, performance, and platform adoption
- Working closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Design, and Commercial teams
- Using data and market insights to make recommendations and influence decision-making
- Supporting the launch and adoption of new platform features and initiatives
- Representing the business in partner meetings and industry discussions
What we're looking for
- 7+ years' experience in Partnerships, Business Development, Account Management, or a similar commercial role
- Strong understanding of the gaming industry and how game developers operate
- Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A technical curiosity and ability to understand digital products and platform features
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What's in it for you?
- Work with some of the biggest names in gaming
- Influence strategy across a world-class technology platform
- High-profile role with exposure to senior industry leaders
- Hybrid working (London)
- 12-month contract via ISE Partners
- £40-45 per hour plus holiday pay, and 15% bonus opportunity
If you're excited by the idea of helping gaming companies grow at scale while working at the cutting edge of the industry, we'd love to hear from you.
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