Strategic Partnerships Delivery Manager Business Development UK

About Sedex

Sedex is a trusted partner for over 95,000 businesses worldwide, helping them create socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Through our platform's powerful data insights and expert guidance, we simplify the management, assessment, and reporting of sustainability performance.

Our Vision is to be a leader in making global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable. Our Mission is To provide data-driven insights, accessible tools, and exceptional services that support businesses in improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outcomes.

The Role

We are looking for a Strategic Partnerships Delivery Manager to drive the execution and delivery of Sedex's global partner ecosystem. This role focuses on onboarding, enabling, and managing partners that bring measurable value.

You will work hands-on to identify new opportunities, bring partners and ensure they are supported to deliver results for our customers and business.

Key Responsibilities Partner Growth & Acquisition

• Identify and onboard new partners that add tangible value to Sedex's offerings and customers.
• Expand the partner network across priority sectors and regions, including audit firms, resellers, and tech providers.
• Work closely with sales and regional teams to support go to market execution and partner led opportunities.

Partner Onboarding & Enablement

• Deliver effective onboarding processes to get partners up and running quickly and successfully.
• Provide tools, training, and support materials that help partners position and deliver Sedex solutions.
• Drive day to day partner support and issue resolution to keep delivery on track.

Performance Management

• Monitor partner activity, performance, and contribution to pipeline and revenue.
• Use data and feedback to identify high performing partners and areas for improvement.
• Support the execution of partner incentive programs and growth plans.

Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Build strong working relationships with partner contacts, acting as a reliable point of coordination and delivery.
• Work with internal teams (sales, product, marketing) to ensure partners are aligned with current goals and offerings.
• Represent Sedex in industry or partner meetings, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands on experience in partnerships, account management, or business development-ideally in technology, software, or related services.
• Demonstrated success in onboarding and managing partners that drive revenue or customer value.
• Strong project coordination and execution skills.
• Able to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes.
• Experience in ESG or sustainability is a plus, but not required.

Our culture

At Sedex, our approach to business and culture is firmly rooted in our core values, which guide everything we do:

• Respect Each Other: We believe that a foundation of mutual respect is essential to creating a positive and inclusive environment.
• Customer-Driven: We are passionate about delivering exceptional value to our customers. By listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and continuously adapting our solutions, we aim to empower them to achieve their sustainability goals and drive positive change in their supply chains.
• Thinking Creatively: Innovation is at the heart of our work. We encourage creative problem solving and embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. This mindset allows us to continuously improve our products and services, offering fresh and effective solutions to complex sustainability and ethical sourcing issues.
• Take Ownership: We empower our team members to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes. Every person at Sedex is encouraged to own their work, make decisions with confidence, and contribute proactively to the success of the team and the business.
• Deliver Results: We are results oriented and committed to delivering tangible, impactful outcomes for our customers, our business, and society at large.

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