Partnerships Team Lead

Protodigy Consultancy

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Partnerships aren’t about handshakes. They’re about power.In this role, you won’t just “manage relationships” you’ll engineer alliances that shift markets. We’re searching for a Partnerships Team Lead who thrives on turning connections into contracts, meetings into movements, and strategies into profit. This isn’t diplomacy for the sake of appearances, it’s commercial combat, and you’ll be leading from the front.You’ll sit at the crossroads of innovation, strategy, and influence, building partnerships that don’t just tick boxes, but unlock exponential growth. Africa is your arena, and the brands you’ll represent are already global heavyweights. Your mission? Scale their presence, deepen collaboration, and create partnerships so compelling that competitors can’t catch up.What You’ll Command

Build and nurture relationships with major players—Telcos, retailers, and other commercial giants.
Negotiate and review deals that deliver measurable ROI and sharpen competitive edge.
Lead, inspire, and grow your partnerships team to consistently outperform.
Design and implement marketing strategies with partners that drive acquisition and profitability.
Collaborate across divisions, Fraud, Creative, Marketing, to deliver flawless execution.
Monitor performance, produce insights, and iterate strategies for relentless improvement.
Travel, network, and represent the brand at local and international conferences.
Ensure partner satisfaction while pushing for deeper collaboration and innovation.

What You Bring

3+ years of client-facing experience in sales, account management, or business development.
Proven leadership experience, you’ve led teams, not just projects.
Fluency in digital marketing channels: SEO, SEM, Google Ads, social, mobile.
A commercial brain wired for negotiation, deal-making, and ROI.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to command a room and close.
Entrepreneurial spirit with resilience under pressure and hunger for targets.
High numeracy, analytical sharpness, and the ability to turn data into direction.
Deep enthusiasm for sports and gaming, this isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Why This Role MattersBecause partnerships aren’t side projects, they’re the growth engine. And you’ll be the one building the machine.Ready to turn alliances into empires?This is your opportunity to lead where it matters most: at the frontlines of growth. If you’re bold enough to negotiate, strategic enough to execute, and ambitious enough to lead, then this is your move.Apply now or email careers@protodigy.comFill in the form, we will contact you...

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