Partnerships Development Manager

Role description

 

Allianz Pet is entering the next stage of development and is looking to achieve major growth across its portfolio of brands, including market leader Petplan. Identified for 'unconstrained growth', the business is increasing pet insurance distribution across all trading models including Partnerships.

The Partnerships Development Manager will support the development of B2B partnerships in the breeder, charity and microchip channels. This role plays a key part in account managing existing partners and winning new partners to deliver mutually beneficial strategic objectives and increase lead generation for Petplan.  

The role requires pet industry experience and someone who enjoys connecting with people and driving performance through training, engagement and operational improvement. Being able to flex your style across a broad range of partner types in terms of channel, scale and objectives will be key for success.

 

Salary Information

 

Circa £50,000

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

 

About You

 

  Partner Account Management  

 

• Own the forecasting, reporting and performance of allocated charity and microchip partners leveraging internal and external relationships, data insight and formulation of clear goals for each partner.
• Develop and manage strategic joint partner plans where appropriate to secure long-term relationships and highlight the strategic importance of partnering with Petplan.
• Lead review meetings with partners as appropriate to support performance improvement and ensure mutual success   
• Ensure the delivery of a structured partner management framework including the provision of MI and the monitoring and action of opportunities and risks.
• Ensure partner contracts are in place for allocated partners with a pro-active approach to maintenance and renewal and regulatory oversight 
• Drive internal and external operational and process improvements to create the best possible experience for our partners

 

Channel/Partner Training & Engagement

 

• Build and maintain a network of key stakeholders within Petplan's partners and the pet industry more broadly
• Attend industry events and assist with hospitality, logistics and materials as required to support breeder, charity and microchip partner engagement.
• Work with the Charity Channel Manager to deliver the Independent Charity strategy growing lead generation through effective initiatives and increase the level of support available to these partners.
• Provide virtual and face-to-face training to animal charities to support business growth

 

Winning New Partners    

 

• Win new partners in the charity and microchip channels through strong industry relationships and the smart delivery of compelling proposals that meet individual partner needs
• Oversight of the new partner end-to-end onboarding process for the partners you win.

 

Essential Skills

 

• Proven track record managing successful pet industry partnerships
• Experience prospecting and delivering new partners 
• Self-motivated and confident in a 'boots on the ground' role
• Hands-on working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to drive lead generation performance
• Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail
• Analytical skills and the ability to work with performance data
• Collaborative and enjoys working cross-functionally
• Motivated by driving partner and business growth
• Excellent verbal and written communicator

 

 Desirable  Skills

 

• Insurance experience 
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage with experience using Generative AI tools such as onsite Webchat / Chat Bot systems

 

 What We Will Offer You

 

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

 

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

 

Our Ways of Working

 

 

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

 

 

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust  

 

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. 

 

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

 

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

 

Accessible Application for All

 

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

 

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

 

[email protected]

 

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Conor McCourt

 

Closing date: 8th May 2026

 

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

 

 

Join us - Let's Care for Tomorrow.

 

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