
Strategic Partner Coordinator
Spur Corporation
- Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute account plans to maximise the value of each partnership.
- Monitor partner performance metrics and implement strategies to optimise outcomes.
- Identify and onboard new strategic partners that align with the company’s objectives and values.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify partnership opportunities and industry trends.
- Collaborate with the Partnerships Marketing Manager to negotiate terms and support in the finalisation of commercial agreements.
- Plan and execute joint marketing activities, both digital and instore or outdoor activation where relevant to promote shared goals.
- Develop co-branded campaigns to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Work closely with marketing, operations, contact center and brand teams to align partnership initiatives and communications.
- Act as a liaison to ensure both partners and the operations/ stores have the resources and support needed to achieve KPIs.
- Collaborate internally to ensure on brand, relevant, flawless execution of partnership initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of the overall Partnerships strategy.
- Provide regular reports on partnership performance, opportunities, and risks to the Partnerships Marketing Manager, brand teams and operations teams.
- Track and manage the partnership budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI.
- Address partner queries and manage escalations effectively.
- Serve as the go-to expert for all partner-related matters and franchisee support, transforming challenges into opportunities for improvement.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align partner goals with organizational objectives.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops solutions efficiently.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams to achieve common goals.
- Customer-Centricity: Demonstrates a deep understanding of partner needs and delivers exceptional service.
- Negotiation skills: Craft win-win agreements, delivering value to both partners.
- Relationship management: Ability to build and maintain relationships, plus handle disputes and challenges diplomatically.
- Organisational skills: strong project management, administration skills, time management proficiencies and attention to detail.
- 3-year tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) in Marketing / Business studies.
- At least 4 years of work experience in account management, partnerships, marketing roles.
- Strong proven communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Possess the agility and ability to meet numerous deadlines across brands simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
- Familiarity with Marketing tools (e.g. Magnetic).
- Understanding of the restaurant franchise business model beneficial.
- Understanding of loyalty rewards programmes, vouchering, couponing, and usage of wiCodes beneficial.
- Experience working on e-commerce products or platforms.
- Business relationship experience / comfortable presenting.