Partnerships Manager - Madeira

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced and dynamic Partnerships Manager to drive growth and expand Lumon's presence in the Portuguese real estate market, specifically Madeira. Highlights: 1. Lead expansion in a key growth market (Madeira) 2. Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with partners 3. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive revenue growth **Who are we?** Lumon is a leading foreign exchange and international payments company which enables effortless overseas payments by uniting people, technology \& expertise. We are passionate about what we do, as we believe helping people and companies achieve their goals is more valuable than just moving their money. **Life at Lumon** People are always at the heart of what we do, no matter if it’s our clients, our community or our Lumoneer's. To give you a little flavour of what we mean… We are a proud charity partner of Future First who support children in schools across the UK. We are a carbon neutral business. We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; our EDI committee serves an important role at Lumon by challenging the status quo and helping us move the needle. We really want to make Lumon a great place to work, where people feel comfortable being themselves and where we can attract as much diversity as we possibly can. If this sounds good to you, then we’re thrilled you’re considering joining our team! **The Role:** Lumon’s vast partnership network is one of the firm’s most valuable assets and this newly created role has been designed to support the ongoing growth and success of the Lumon partnership team. Reporting into the Regional Partnerships Manager. The Partnership Manager will be responsible for making frequent contact with partners to drive up referral numbers, deliver exceptional service and to create new business revenue in line with targets. **The Partnerships Team** Lumon has built a long‑standing presence in the **Portuguese real estate market**, partnering with hundreds of agencies across the country. Portugal remains one of our key growth markets, and we are now seeking an experienced, dynamic **Partnerships Manager** to lead our expansion in Madeira. This role marks the beginning of a broader geographical build‑out of the Lumon offering. **In a Nutshell** We’re looking for a **Partnerships Manager** to join our high‑energy team. You’ll play a pivotal role in Lumon’s growth by: * Identifying new business opportunities * Qualifying prospects * Supporting the sales team * Building a strong, sustainable pipeline Your work will directly influence our ability to scale across the Madeira. You’ll develop and execute strategies to acquire new partners while strengthening relationships with existing introducers. **What You’ll Be Doing** **Partner Acquisition \& Core Focus** * Acquire and activate a strong portfolio of revenue‑generating partners in Madeira. **Relationship Management** * Build and nurture long‑term strategic relationships to support partner success. **Revenue Growth \& Project Leadership** * Collaborate with partners to drive new opportunities aligned with your region’s market. * Own pipeline delivery relative to your quota and regional win rate. **Cross‑Functional Collaboration** * Work closely with Marketing and Sales to support partner engagement and growth. **Market Expertise \& Strategic Contribution** * Maintain deep knowledge of industry trends and Lumon’s offerings. * Identify opportunities for collaboration and strategic expansion. **You Should Apply If You Have…** * Experience in **sales**, **business development**, or **partnerships management** * A strong and active client book and/or experience in **FX** or **real estate** * Ability to run a **full sales cycle**: prospecting discovery negotiation closing * Strong understanding of the **Portuguese market** * A proven track record of exceeding sales targets * Willingness to travel to partners **around 90% of the time** * Excellent written and verbal communication in **Portuguese and English** * A growth mindset and hunger to learn * Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment * Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple prospects * Familiarity with CRM tools (**Microsoft Dynamics** is a plus) * An entrepreneurial mindset and drive for innovation ***Lumon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.*** ***If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process.***