Channel Partner

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Channel Partner Manager

to join a leading UK telecoms and consumer technology organisation on an initial 4-month contract. This role will play a key part in developing and executing a

Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) proposition , expanding third-party retail and distribution partnerships, and driving commercial performance across new and existing channels.You will be responsible for

owning commercial relationships , negotiating agreements, and implementing strategies to maximise partner success, while ensuring operational alignment across proposition, marketing, and supply chain teams.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused channel leader with deep

telecoms and retail partnership experience

to make an immediate impact in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a

PAYG proposition

tailored for multiple retail and distribution channels.Build and manage commercial relationships with third-party partners, distributors, and retailers.Negotiate pricing, margin structures, and trading terms to maximise performance.Develop and implement

channel trading strategies

to drive growth and profitability.Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to identify high-potential distribution partners.Provide ongoing commercial support, training, and marketing tools to partners to boost SIM activations.Monitor partner performance and deliver regular insights to senior stakeholders.Collaborate closely with internal teams (Proposition, Marketing, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless execution.Skills and Experience

Proven track record in

Pay-As-You-Go / prepaid telecoms

and

channel/partnership management .Strong experience negotiating and managing

commercial agreements

with third-party distributors and retailers.Deep understanding of the UK

telecoms and distribution landscape .Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing strategy and trading terms.Excellent

stakeholder management and relationship building

skills.Experience working in or with large-scale retailers and third-party distributors.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret commercial performance data and drive actionable insights.Familiarity with compliance requirements (Ofcom, SIM registration, GDPR) desirable.Duration:

4 months (potential to extend)Location:

Central London, just 1 day per month.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

ContractJob function

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