Brand Activation (Sales), Senior Manager (German speaking)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential creator commerce technology platform in their search for a Brand Activation, Senior Manager to join their growing European Brand Partnerships team in London.

This is a highly commercial, cross-functional role where you'll own the activation journey for new brand partners—from first conversation through onboarding and early growth. You'll ensure every partner has the best possible start on the platform and is set up for long-term success, working closely with the Director of New Business to convert strategic sales opportunities into thriving commercial partnerships.

Beyond delivering revenue, you'll help build and scale the Brand Activation function by developing repeatable onboarding processes, activation playbooks, and best practices that enable the business to support increasing brand demand while delivering a consistent, high-quality partner experience.

Responsibilities

Brand Acquisition & Activation

• Own the activation journey for new brand partners, from first engagement through onboarding and early growth
• Qualify and prioritise inbound opportunities, identifying high-potential DTC, enterprise, and creator-founded brands
• Partner with leadership to convert strategic sales opportunities into active, revenue-generating partnerships
• Lead discovery calls, platform demonstrations, commercial discussions, and onboarding for prospective partners
• Drive platform adoption by educating brands on products, best practices, and commercial opportunities
• Deliver against Brand Activation revenue and activation targets

Partner Growth & Commercial Success

• Manage a portfolio of newly onboarded and high-potential brand partners through their first 0–6 months
• Develop activation strategies that increase platform engagement, campaign activities, and long-term investment
• Identify opportunities to grow partner spend across gifting, creator campaigns, paid media, and events
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor, providing strategic recommendations and performance insights
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive retention and long-term commercial success

Campaign Delivery & Partner Experience

• Guide partners through campaign activation, ensuring a seamless experience from briefing through execution and wrap-up
• Partner closely with Campaign Operations to deliver best-in-class campaigns
• Coordinate contracts, onboarding requirements, and billing alongside Legal and Finance
• Proactively troubleshoot onboarding or campaign challenges to maintain momentum
• Ensure every new partner receives a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience

Affiliate Partnerships & Operational Excellence

• Serve as the commercial point of contact for EU affiliate network partners
• Partner with Brand Operations, Campaign Operations, Creator Success, and Brand Support teams
• Develop and continuously improve onboarding playbooks, activation frameworks, and operational processes
• Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting through HubSpot and internal systems
• Share market insights and customer feedback to influence product development and go-to-market strategy
• Contribute to building a scalable, best-in-class Brand Activation function

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in business development, brand success, sales, or account management within digital marketing, SaaS, or creator commerce
• Fluent in German and English (additional European languages are a plus)
• Proven track record of acquiring new business and growing commercial partnerships
• Strong understanding of influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, and the creator economy
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across commercial, operational, and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable owning both strategic conversations and day-to-day execution
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with strong project management skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with experience using CRM platforms (HubSpot preferred) and performance data to inform decision making
• A builder's mentality: someone who enjoys creating new processes, improving ways of working, and scaling a function
• A mindset focused on seizing opportunities and moving with urgency
• Dedication to fierce prioritisation and operational excellence
• Adaptability to a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• A growth mindset and openness to feedback

Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Visa: Authorisation to work in the UK is required; no visa sponsorship is available at this time

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and ensure alignment with the role requirements. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the employer directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through our recruiting team to ensure a professional and streamlined process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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