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Join Forest, a rapidly growing sustainable shared ebike operator on a mission to greenify cities.
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London - Moorgate, UK - Hybrid
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Forest is a one-of-a-kind shared ebike operator in London, dedicated to providing affordable and eco-friendly modes of transport. We fund our operations through advertising revenue, and are wholeheartedly dedicated to helping our cities transition towards a more sustainable future. As our new Strategic Partnerships Manager, you'll handle the entire sales cycle, including the identification and sealing of new opportunities, all the way through to nurturing and managing existing high-value partnerships. You will be integral to our Sales Department, working closely with the VP of Sales and taking charge of establishing new partnerships, supervising strategic opportunities, and leading crucial negotiations.
Candidates should have at least 4 years' experience in partnerships, business development, or media sales and be proficient in managing the entire sales cycle, from hunting prospects to closing deals and overseeing accounts. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to negotiate high-value commercial deals. Any leadership or mentoring experience would be an added advantage.
For those joining Forest, we offer enticing perks like free rides, 25+ holidays, health insurance, personal development budgets, Friday lunches, enhanced parental leave, social events, and even time off on your birthday. Forest is committed to providing equal opportunities to all, and we strongly oppose discrimination, bias, or harassment in every form.
A bit about Forest We’re Forest, the most sustainable shared ebike operator in London. Our mission is to make cities greener by providing affordable and sustainable transportation options, funded through advertising revenue. We’re rapidly growing and are on a mission to help cities move towards a greener future.
The role As a Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will own the full sales cycle, from identifying and closing new opportunities to managing and retaining high-value partners. This role is housed within the Sales Department and you will report directly to the VP of Sales. Your responsibilities will include generating new partnership opportunities, managing a pipeline of strategic opportunities, and leading negotiations with senior decision-makers. You will also be responsible for the onboarding, activation, and long-term growth of these partnerships.
Job requirements We are looking for someone with at least 4 years of experience in partnerships, business development, or media sales. The ideal candidate should be skilled in managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals and account management. Strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate high-value commercial deals are essential. Leadership experience or the ability to mentor junior team members is also required.
Benefits Joining Forest, you will get free rides on Forest bikes, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, health insurance, a personal development budget, and free lunch on Fridays. We also offer enhanced parental leave, regular social events, and a day off for your birthday.
Equal opportunities Forest is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination, bias, or harassment in any form.
