Partner Manager

Partner Manager
Brackley, UK

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.

Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.

Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Partner Manager to join our Partner Activation team within the Marketing Operations Department.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally with internal teams, partner stakeholders, and their agencies to plan, manage, and execute global sponsorship activations across our team partnerships. You will play a key part in delivering world-class activations that align with partner objectives and contractual rights.

This position is based at our headquarters in Brackley, UK, with periods of international travel.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work closely with partners and internal stakeholders to understand their business and define short- and long-term objectives to ensure partnership goals and ROI are achieved

• Build activation strategies that align with partner objectives and contractual rights

• Deliver a range of marketing, PR, digital, and event projects to fully leverage contractual rights

• Act as the primary contact for partnership activities, managing relationships internally and with partner organisations and agencies

• Plan and execute creative proposals and events, including driver and senior management days

• Capture and report on activation delivery, documenting results for internal and external review

• Monitor rights usage and coordinate activities to maximise opportunities and efficiencies

• Ensure all activations meet high standards and adhere to Mercedes-Benz brand guidelines

• Support the wider Marketing Operations team in delivering contractual rights and events

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in sports sponsorship and commercial partnerships, with a track record in planning and delivering partnership rights

• Strong relationship management skills and experience working with stakeholders across multiple sectors

• Ideally, experience in global activation and working within high-performance teams

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, pressurised environment, managing multiple projects with enthusiasm and attention to detail

• Highly organised with excellent time management and acute attention to detail

• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative with a ‘can-do’ attitude

Benefits:

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

Why Us:

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

Your Application:

We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.