Company Description
We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.
We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.
Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.
Job Description
The Details
- Be part of developing ASOS’s future retail media advertising business.
- As a Senior Partnership Manager, you will be responsible for the US Sportswear vertical within ASOS Media Group. You will own the marketing partnerships with 10+ major Sportswear brands based in various US locations. But crucially you will also look to grow US business beyond Sport and into Fashion and Non-clothing for example.
- You will be accountable for attaining the revenue targets for the US vertical, and will forecast to set quarterly and annual budgets, and work to track delivery of revenue on Sales Force and report on the vertical’s status in Weekly Business Review meetings. You will have the opportunity to identify opportunities for incremental revenue, or explore and pitch ideas for new AMG packages, that could further grow the US at ASOS Media Group.
- Strategy will be at the heart of this role because the US is the smaller sister market to the UK market. We want to grow revenue in this market and grow the variety of brands who spend.
- In this role, relationships are key. As Senior Partnership Manager US you will hold relationships with Senior stakeholders at our key brands, for this you will need a thorough understanding of each brand’s position as well as the US/Sportswear market in general. You will lead on strategic partnership management with our top US/Sportswear partners, alongside Partnership Managers, for example Trade Term plans, launching new initiatives and calendar planning. You will also hold a relationship with Sportswear Commercial team at ASOS, ensuring that ASOS Media Group activity aligns with and supports the growth of the vertical at ASOS. You will represent the US at ASOS Media Group in the wider marketing function, spanning Central Marketing, Social, PR and Creative Labs.
- You will travel to the US approx quarterly.
Qualifications
About You
- A good level of experience in a client facing digital marketing / sales role
- Proven track record in building and managing client and internal company relationships
- Marketing skills (preferably digital marketing) in Fashion, Sports and Face & Body retail categories
- An understanding of brands' marketing and media strategies
- An understanding of the technical foundations of digital advertising
- An understanding, and affinity with, the Sportswear market
- Proven track record within a target driven environment
- An understanding of Sponsored Ads and Display Ads is essential
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and clients simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication and persuasion skills, and a great presenter
- Strong attention to detail, highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and objectives simultaneously
- High levels of digital literacy are mandatory; PC literate (Microsoft Office inc. advanced Excel).
- Self-motivated team player, enthusiastic, and a tenacious attitude
- Ability to influence others to set and achieve goals and deadlines
- Calm temperament
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
- Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
- ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
- Employee sample sales
- Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
- 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private medical care scheme
- Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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