Harvey Nash
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

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Job Title: Strategic Partner Development Manager – Payments
Contract: 6 months
Location: London
Hybrid: 3 days onsite and 2 days Remote
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Partner Development Manager to join the client Pay team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, strategic partnerships, and contract negotiation, with proven experience managing and closing high-value partner deals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Identify, negotiate, and close new business and partnership opportunities.
- Lead commercial and contract negotiations with strategic partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to structure and execute partnership agreements.
- Drive partnerships from initial opportunity through negotiation and successful completion.


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Key Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related commercial role.
- Experience working with payments products or digital wallets.
- Strong experience in contract negotiation and deal execution.
- Proven track record of negotiating and closing strategic partner deals.
- Strong commercial, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
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