Partnership Manager

*this role is open to remote working within Sydney. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (Sydney) on occasion.

The role in a nutshell

In the role of Partnership Manager, you will own and support the strategic relationship across a portfolio of UNiDAYS’ most important partnerships. You will act as an expert on UNiDAYS’ value proposition, leveraging our marketing, media, and commercial capabilities to build and deliver impactful student strategies for our existing/new fashion partners. This is a quota-holding, commercially focused role, reporting into the ANZ Market Development Director and is commissioned against both team and individual revenue targets. You will be responsible for a number of high-growth, high-potential brands, playing a central role in ensuring partner success and driving long-term value.

Day to day responsibilities 

• Build trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders within partner brands to ensure all UNiDAYS initiatives align with their commercial and brand objectives.
• Lead account planning across your portfolio, supporting partners with strategic guidance and comprehensive campaign roadmaps.
• Develop and execute 360° marketing and media plans across the full funnel, from awareness to conversion, tailored to Gen Z audiences.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver curated, trend-led merchandising, high-impact campaigns, and seasonal activations.
• Monitor and track campaign and account performance, delivering clear insight reports and recommendations to drive operational excellence and improved profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities across new markets and retail formats (e.g., in-store, regional, graduate), in line with our goal to expand student reach.
• Ensure sustainable commercial growth for both partners and UNiDAYS through data-driven decisions and student-first strategies.
• Stay ahead of cultural, seasonal and category trends to help inform strategic plans and maintain our leadership position in the student fashion market

What we need from you

●      Solid understanding of Gen Z consumer behaviour and youth marketing
●      A track record of managing complex partnerships and multi-stakeholder relationships
●      Confidence in delivering compelling pitches and data-led insights, both virtually and in person
●      Exceptional communication and organisational skills
●      Creative thinking combined with a strategic approach to problem solving
●      Ability to travel when required
●      BA/BSc degree or equivalent experience
●      Demonstrable experience in account management, marketing strategy, or brand/media partnerships
●      A strong commercial mindset and the ability to understand and impact partner profitability
●      Experience in building and executing upper-funnel brand and media plans

Proven experience working with fashion & beauty brands is a plus

Perks

We've accomplished a lot since we started in 2011, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. This is the chance for you to get in on ground zero. An opportunity to make a difference within the business with global reach. You’ll also be working for a Great Place to Work Certified^TM company. To find out more about our workplace initiatives, see our exclusive case study with Great Place to Work and be sure to visit our profile for more information.

We offer a fast paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at UNiDAYS, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That's why we're pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package. This includes:

• Personal Health Insurance Allowance of up to $116 per month (upon proof of insurance)
• Health and fitness allowance of $65 per month (subject to your tax bracket)
• 1 U-day per year (a paid mental health day off)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An additional day of annual leave with each year of service
• Company bonus or commission scheme
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Core hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your time
• The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
• Good Vibes Program: we know we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of working and UNiDAYS has always taken pride in the community we’ve created in the office but we’re just as committed to creating an innovative approach to fostering connections and improving engagement outside of the office! We want to boost your remote working experience so think virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers just to name a few!
• Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense the equivalent of £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.