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Business Development Director - Fashion

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in SaaS sales, consulting, and marketing/media
  • Proven track record of solution focused selling
  • Experience with partner/agency/affiliate management, business development and negotiations
  • Deep understanding of the e-commerce industry

Responsibilities

  • Drive partner acquisition and high value long-term partnerships globally
  • Grow the UNiDAYS partner base across marketplace opportunities
  • Utilise Salesforce dashboards to maximise sales activity from lead gen to conversion
  • Act as key liaison with business stakeholders in respect to Commercial activities

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Business Development Director
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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UNiDAYS

Marketing & Advertising

UNiDAYS is the world’s largest Student Affinity Network. With over 29 million verified members across 113 markets, we take 800 of the biggest brands into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals. UNiDAYS supports, enables and inspires young people to be their best selves, powering next-gen learning, earning and retail experiences. Co-founded by Josh Rathour and CEO, Jon Hawley, UNiDAYS has an awesome team of over 250 talented disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs working from both their homes and our company campuses in Nottingham (our HQ), London, New York and Sydney. UNiDAYS works with all the top brands including Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Nike, adidas, Microsoft, JD Sports, Forever 21, H&M, SHEIN, M&S, Disney and ASOS. Our student and graduate members have spent more than $5bn through the network since 2018. At UNiDAYS you will be supported and nurtured to become the best version of yourself. We are growing rapidly and need talented individuals with passion, initiative, drive and determination. We are always looking for great people. If you fit the bill, we’d love to hear from you.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryMarketing & Advertising
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding, highly driven individual with strong experience in seeking new business, delivering commercial targets, and developing and fostering client relationships. You will be pitching proposals to brands aiming to build an affinity with the Gen Z audience through the UNiDAYS retail marketplace. Working directly with the biggest brands in the business, supported by technology, affiliate partners, and media agencies, this individual will take the full UNiDAYS suite of marketing solutions to market, showcasing us as the world’s leading destination for all student consumers and global experts in engaging the Gen Z demographic.
  • This role is for a very ambitious, dynamic and driven individual who has experience in SaaS sales, consulting, and marketing/media, with a proven track record of solution focused selling. 
  • This is an individual contributor role with great progression opportunities
  • Experience with partner/agency/affiliate management, business development and negotiations.
  • Someone who can grow the partner base, has experience with partner/agency/affiliate management, business development and negotiations.
  • A deep understanding of the e-commerce industry with a focus on the tools and technologies that enable ad serving, insights/surveying, philanthropic marketing, and retail/in-store experience will help you succeed here at UNiDAYS.
  • Team players are essential, as you will collaborate cross functionally and be supported by the broader Commercial team to deliver the most crucial commercial partnerships at UNiDAYS globally.
  • Experience selling to C-levels and VP’s that hold brand and advertising budgets will be beneficial as our  New Business Director.
  • Reporting directly into the Global head of New Business- will be an individual contributor and accountable for driving partner acquisition and high value long-term partnerships globally.
  • Grow the UNiDAYS partner base across marketplace opportunities and ensure their success on the network.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally by sharing new ideas and best practice as you accelerate growth for UNiDAYS Identity globally.
  • This role will be responsible for ensuring day to day sales operations are efficiently driving partner acquisition activity and conversion, utilising Salesforce dashboards and data to maximise sales activity through the pipeline from lead gen to conversion - understanding the metrics and ratios. 
  • Ensure the establishment of positive, productive relationships and provide leadership to obtain maximum partner revenue and attain corporate objectives. 
  • Reporting results to senior managers on a frequent basis 
  • Champion commercial challenges, driving innovations and solutions within the business and it’s partners 
  • Act as key liaison with business stakeholders in respect to Commercial activities 
  • Ensure a strong feedback loop from the market back into the business to input on the product roadmap and overall business strategy
  • This role will require your resilience, proactive approach and exceptional communication. You have the energy and motivation to lead in a dynamic and changing environment.
A strategic, high-impact role at the forefront of UNiDAYS’ US growth plan - shaping how leading brands engage Gen Z through verified identity

Direct access to Tier 1 brands and fast-growing disruptors, working with senior stakeholders across performance, brand, and eCommerce

A cutting-edge product suite including verification, performance marketing, media activations, and Gen Z insights - backed by the world’s most comprehensive youth dataset

A mission-driven company focused on unlocking opportunity and access for young people globally

A collaborative, high-performance culture where your impact is visible and your voice shapes the roadmap

Clear progression opportunities, including the chance to move into leadership roles or strategic initiatives as the US market continues to scale

Base salary + competitive commission plan, with uncapped earning potential tied to acquisition and long-term partner success

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