Senior Partnerships Manager (Brand Partnerships)

Goalhanger has a growing track record of building partnerships directly with clients, including Fuse Energy, Hotel Chocolat and Wise. This role will focus on developing new client-direct relationships, working with ambitious CMOs and brands to grow their business through Goalhanger’s slate of shows. As Senior Partnerships Manager, you’ll lead new business across our client-direct portfolio, taking partnerships from initial outreach through to close. You’ll own your pipeline, deliver against ambitious revenue targets and create campaigns across podcast, video, social and branded content. You’ll bring commercial creativity to build partnerships that deliver real value for clients and audiences, while mentoring more junior members of the team.

What you’ll do:

• Lead new business growth across Goalhanger’s brand partnership offering.

• Deliver against ambitious individual revenue targets and contribute to wider commercial growth.

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-value client direct opportunities both through inbound leads & proactive outreach. 

• Develop senior relationships with brand and marketing decision-makers.

• Lead complex pitches, proposals, negotiations and partnership development.

• Create innovative campaigns including sponsorships, branded content, talent integrations and multi-platform activations.

• Ensure partnerships align with Goalhanger’s editorial values and audience expectations.

• Maintain accurate forecasting and revenue reporting.

• Mentor and support other members of the Partnerships team, sharing knowledge and best practice.

What you’ll bring: 

• Experience in media sales, partnerships, sponsorships or business development.

• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and closing high-value partnerships.

• Strong new business capability with experience creating opportunities independently.

• Excellent commercial judgement and strategic thinking.

• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.

We'd Especially Love to See:

• Experience developing creative partnership proposals.

• Ability to mentor and support colleagues.

• Genuine passion for podcasts, storytelling and premium editorial content.

Why join Goalhanger?

• A rare opportunity to help shape the commercial growth of the UK’s fastest growing company.

• A creative, collaborative, close-knit team that genuinely cares about its work and each other.

• The opportunity to grow and define our commercial strategy. 

• Competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for growth within the role as our team and content portfolio expand.

• A working environment that values curiosity, autonomy, humour, delivery and purpose.

How to apply:

Send us your CV and a 250 word or less statement on the following: Tell us about a time you successfully won a new account via cold outreach. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Goalhanger is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.

Adjustments & Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.