Marketing Manager - Partnerships

The MOBO Group has been championing diversity and equality in the workplace for over 25 years.

The MOBO Group is driven by cause, culture, creativity & community.

Founded in 1996 by Kanya King CBE, for close to three decades MOBO has been a global leader in championing and celebrating diversity, equality and creativity.

Today, the MOBO Group produces global events and initiatives that offer access to the world’s most inspiring and exciting talent via Award ceremonies, film screenings, bespoke content creation, mentorship and career development programs.

Part of our success is the incredible global brands and organisations that support us in everything we do and we are now recruiting a Senior Account Manager to join our team.

The role will be across our three main program:

The MOBOLISE Platform

MOBOLISE is a career development platform offering jobs, mentorship, upskilling, and networking opportunities. It unites, uplifts, and empowers talent within the Black community, helping them Activate, Accelerate and Advance their careers.

By connecting Black and diverse talent with the best career opportunities, within the most forward-thinking organisations.

To find out more about MOBOLISE, please visit mobolise.co

Our emerging talent program – MOBO UnSung

MOBO UnSung has a long track record of discovering new musical talent who have gone on to have successful careers in the music business.

For many artists MOBO UnSung has become a stepping-stone to winning the Best Newcomer Award at the MOBO Awards which has in turn been a launch pad for huge recognition and acclaim, but It all starts somewhere and we want to partner with BLUE to be there at the beginning.

Therefore the Senior Account Manager is a vitally important role for our Organisation

Our Business thrives on the energy from our people. It needs focus. It needs a willingness to overcome hurdles in the pursuit of our ultimate goal. This is a pivotal role – it’s about getting things done, not getting things delegated.

Who We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate has the following skills and qualities:

• A track record in managing Blue Chip organisation’s partnership marketing programmes and identifying new opportunities.
• Energy, confidence & proven account management skills.
• Great communication skills.
• Natural collaborator and integrating with a diverse team.
• Natural spokesperson and ambassador.
• MORE than anything else this is a role for someone who rolls their sleeves up , takes the initiative and gets things done.

Our Marketing Manager

The right candidate needs to bring a “whatever it takes” mentality to the role. This role is about taking control of partners’ relationships, and being able to deal with whatever is required in a hands-on way.

Core Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing partners, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Partnership Growth: Identify opportunities for partnership expansion and growth, including upselling additional services or collaborations.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with internal and external sources to develop strategic partnership plans aligned with our mission and objectives.
• Contract Management: Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring compliance and accountability from all parties involved.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyse partnership performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to stakeholders.
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, addressing enquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaboration: Work closely with content development, to execute partnership initiatives seamlessly.