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Partner Manager
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship. Formula One is like nothing else in the sporting sphere.
Job Posted- 6 Jan 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 18 Jan 2026
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.
How to Apply
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