Strategic Partnerships & Growth Manager (Fractional)

About the Role We are seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused Strategic Partnerships & Growth Manager (Fractional) to support the expansion of our business through strategic collaborations, referral partnerships, and growth initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives on building meaningful business relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing directly to brand growth and revenue generation. The position offers a flexible and performance-oriented engagement structure, suitable for professionals managing multiple portfolios or fractional roles. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnerships • Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with businesses, agencies, associations, and referral partners • Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders and collaborators • Explore partnership opportunities that enhance brand visibility and business growth Business Growth & Development • Develop and execute business growth initiatives to generate qualified leads and commercial opportunities • Identify new market segments, collaboration channels, and expansion opportunities • Support the company’s growth strategy through proactive outreach and relationship management Networking & Representation • Represent the company professionally at networking events, business meetings, and industry engagements • Conduct partnership presentations and collaboration discussions with potential partners • Strengthen the company’s positioning within relevant business communities and professional networks Commercial Support • Work closely with internal consultants and leadership teams to support business objectives • Facilitate smooth handovers of partnership-generated leads and opportunities • Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve partnership effectiveness and business performance Market Insights & Reporting • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and partnership opportunities • Provide regular updates on business development activities and pipeline progress • Support strategic planning through insights and growth recommendations Requirements • Proven experience in business development, strategic partnerships, sales, or account management • Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholder relationships effectively • Commercially minded with strong business acumen • Experience in consultancy, professional services, finance, insurance, real estate, or related industries is an advantage • Existing professional network and partnership connections preferred Preferred Traits • Proactive and self-driven • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Strategic thinker with execution capability • Professional, confident, and adaptable • Growth-oriented and results-focused Engagement Structure • Fractional / Flexible engagement • Performance-driven structure • Hybrid or remote working arrangement available • Long-term collaboration opportunities based on performance and growth contribution