Brand Partnerships Manager - Talent & Influencer Division

About The Client

Our client is a premium talent and experiential agency representing a carefully curated roster of creators, personalities and industry talent. They build meaningful partnerships between talent and brands, creating opportunities that drive long-term growth, cultural relevance and commercial success.

With a reputation for delivering standout campaigns, strategic partnerships and exceptional talent management, they work with some of the world's most exciting brands and influential personalities.

As the agency continues to grow, they're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Brand Partnerships Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of their talent roster.

The Role

This is a commercially focused role within the agency, responsible for driving brand partnership revenue across an individual talent roster whilst delivering exceptional service to talent.

You'll be responsible for identifying and securing brand partnerships, helping shape the career direction of the talent you work with, nurturing industry relationships, and contributing to the overarching strategy and development of the division. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong brand and agency connections, and is passionate about winning partnerships that build careers, not just deals that hit a number.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Partnerships & Commercial Growth

• Lead the sourcing, negotiation and delivery of paid and gifted brand partnerships
• Identify new commercial opportunities that align with each talent's long-term goals and positioning
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets across the talent division
• Develop strategic partnership opportunities that drive both commercial value and brand credibility

Career Direction & Talent Management

• Act as the day-to-day commercial lead for a portfolio of talent
• Win brand deals, appearances and collaborations aligned with each talent's long-term positioning, not just what's commercially available
• Build trusted relationships and provide proactive support across all aspects of talent management
• Oversee schedules, travel, appearances, gifting, brand commitments and campaign delivery
• Support talent with platform growth, content opportunities and career development

Brand & Industry Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships across brands, agencies, broadcasters, media and industry contacts
• Confidently represent talent in meetings, negotiations and commercial discussions
• Actively seek out new opportunities across entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, beauty and wellness

Campaign Delivery

• Manage the full lifecycle of partnerships from outreach and negotiation through to reporting and completion
• Ensure campaigns are delivered to the highest standard, on time and in line with contractual requirements
• Maintain exceptional communication with both talent and brand partners throughout every stage of a project

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in brand partnerships, sponsorship or business development — agency, media owner, platform or talent-industry background all welcome
• Strong commercial instincts with a proven ability to generate revenue and secure partnerships
• Existing relationships across brands, agencies and media
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong understanding of the creator economy, social media and digital culture
• An instinct for career and brand positioning — able to see beyond the immediate deal to what it does for someone's trajectory
• Highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for helping talent build successful, long-term careers

Why Apply?

• Work with an exciting roster of talent and leading global brands
• Play a key role in shaping the growth of a rapidly expanding talent division
• Join a creative, ambitious and collaborative team where ideas are valued and impact is visible
• Be part of an agency that combines strategy, creativity and culture to create meaningful opportunities for both talent and brands

Salary

Base - £30-40k, plus lucrative commission

Location - Manchester - hybrid working - 4 days in the office.