Head of Partnerships & Creators
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**Head of Partnerships \& Creators \- Nero** ============================================
**Competitive Salary \+ Performance Bonus**
**Full Time**
**Manchester (Hybrid) / Remote for the right candidate**
**We've partnered with Nero, one of the most exciting premium activewear brands in the market, who are now looking to hire their first Head of Partnerships \& Creators.**
**This is a unique opportunity to build an entire growth function from the ground up, owning how Nero partners with creators, influencers and premium brands to drive both performance marketing and long\-term brand equity.**
**About Nero**
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**Nero is redefining performance apparel.**
**Built using 100% natural fibres, Nero believes world\-class activewear shouldn't rely on synthetic plastics. Every product is designed to deliver exceptional performance whilst remaining true to the brand's commitment to quality, sustainability and timeless design.**
**As a fast\-growing DTC brand, Nero is building something different. Rather than following traditional activewear marketing playbooks, the team are creating a luxury brand built around authenticity, craftsmanship and long\-term brand value.**
**Check us out here:** **https://nerofabric.com/**
**The Role**
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**As Head of Partnerships \& Creators, you'll own the entire partnerships strategy across creators, influencers, ambassadors and premium brand collaborations.**
**This isn't a role focused on gifting products or managing spreadsheets. You'll build the systems, relationships and commercial strategy that turn partnerships into one of Nero's biggest growth channels.**
**Working directly alongside the founder, you'll have the autonomy to shape the function, test new ideas and build a creator ecosystem that supports both paid acquisition and long\-term brand growth.**
**Responsibilities**
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### **Creator Partnerships**
* **Build and manage a network of high\-quality creators producing content across paid and organic channels.** * **Develop long\-term creator relationships that consistently deliver premium, high\-performing content.** * **Secure usage rights and whitelisting opportunities to maximise paid media performance.** * **Build and optimise an affiliate programme that balances commercial performance with brand positioning.**
### **Influencer \& Ambassador Strategy**
* **Identify and develop long\-term ambassador partnerships with creators and industry figures that genuinely align with the Nero brand.** * **Build relationships that drive awareness, credibility and commercial growth.** * **Manage partnership budgets and measure ROI across all influencer activity.** * **Continuously identify new partnership opportunities that strengthen Nero's market position.**
### **Brand Partnerships**
* **Develop strategic partnerships with complementary premium brands, communities and organisations.** * **Create collaborative campaigns that expand Nero's reach whilst strengthening brand equity.** * **Build VIP gifting and seeding strategies that generate genuine advocacy.** * **Identify innovative partnership opportunities beyond traditional influencer marketing.**
### **Commercial Performance**
* **Track partnership performance across revenue, CAC, ROAS and customer acquisition.** * **Use performance data to continually optimise partnership strategy.** * **Balance long\-term brand building with measurable commercial impact.**
### **Cross Functional Collaboration**
* **Work closely with Paid Media, Creative and Brand teams to ensure partnerships support wider marketing objectives.** * **Collaborate with the founder on strategic initiatives and future growth opportunities.** * **Help shape how Nero is represented across every external partnership.**
**Requirements**
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* **Previous experience managing creators, influencers or strategic partnerships within a DTC or consumer brand.** * **Strong understanding of affiliate marketing, creator partnerships and paid social.** * **Experience working with premium or lifestyle brands would be highly beneficial.** * **Commercial mindset with the ability to analyse performance and optimise ROI.** * **Strong understanding of the US market in terms of brands and people.** * **Sign partnerships with exclusive wellness clubs.** * **Comfortable operating in a founder\-led, fast\-growing environment.** * **Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.** * **Proactive, entrepreneurial and comfortable building processes from scratch.** * **Experience using AI tools to improve research, outreach and workflow efficiency would be advantageous.**
**Benefits**
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* **Competitive salary \+ performance bonus.** * **Opportunity to build an entire function from the ground up.** * **Direct access to the founder with genuine ownership.** * **Join one of the UK's most exciting premium activewear brands during a significant stage of growth.** * **High autonomy with the opportunity to shape long\-term business strategy.** * **Flexible hybrid/remote working.**
**If this sounds like you then hit apply or email Ben on** **Ben@hypergrowthrec.co.uk** **to find out more!**
**Nero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to support any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.**
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