Partnership Manager

Summary

Join UNiDAYS as a Partnership Manager and own strategic relationships with key partners. You will leverage UNiDAYS' marketing and commercial capabilities to build impactful student strategies for fashion partners. This quota-holding role requires building trusted advisor relationships, leading account planning, developing marketing plans, collaborating with internal/external teams, monitoring campaign performance, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring sustainable commercial growth. The position demands a solid understanding of Gen Z, experience in managing complex partnerships, strong communication skills, and a strategic approach to problem-solving. The role is based remotely within Sydney with occasional travel to the Sydney campus. Success is measured against team and individual revenue targets.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience working with fashion & beauty brands is a plus

Benefits

• 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