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Partner Manager

Light & Wonder
Full-time
On-site
Sliema

iGaming: If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers. Position Summary Company Description Light & Wonder is the leading cross-platform global game company singularly focused on creating games that players love to play wherever they love to play them, be that land-based casino, online or on mobile. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada with 5,000 employees across six continents, we create content, hardware and systems that connect iconic titles across any place or channel. By turning games into expansive entertainment, Light & Wonder keeps thrilling players with characters and stories they can’t get enough of. Job Description This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team laser focused on achieving the best results and driving the business forward. Your mission is to drive our partner growth strategy by managing a portfolio of partners and maximising the revenue they make through our platform. You will own the relationship with the partner and be the focal point for their interaction across the organisation and will be fully focused on four key areas: Relationship building: building trust through regular calls, visits and communication. You’ll be comfortable speaking to people at all levels - discussing sales strategies with C level directors, or solving logistics issues with operations teams Commercial acumen: driving key activities to increase revenues. Identifying strategies and promotions, proactive in identifying business levers, negotiating and creating value for our partners. Problem solving: implementing solutions and processes to reduce friction, assist with support and service issues. Build and develop processes: define the role and how we do this, build processes that can be rolled out to future Partner Managers, share best practice with the team and the broader business. Key responsibilities: Identify and develop business opportunities with your partners by upselling and cross selling new markets, new products and collaboration opportunities. Regional Champion - you will also be assigned ownership of a sales region to help provide the regional commercial team with a key point of contact in ensuring they have everything they need to drive success in the region. To lead in-depth Monthly/Quarterly performance reporting, QBR's, and provide insights with recommendations and strategy/focus points to your partners To ensure educated delivery of both marketing and technical documentation Own and continually develop core operational processes to help drive the evolution of the team and the partner business. Broaden existing third-party relations by improving the volume of business transacted through income from this partnership Develop and deliver business plans for assigned Partners in line with Annual Targets. Be the primary lead for partner contracts (renewals and new business), operational risk, and best practice guidelines per company guidelines. Regular Travel to meet partners and attend trade shows To handle and prioritize partners’ daily issues in conjunction with internal support functions Representing L&W to your assigned partners and take ownership Lead the road-mapping of the content delivered by third parties Monitor and review and resolve any conflicts of interest and develop mutually profitable relationships Ensure that appropriate Governance and Audit arrangements are in place and operated effectively with each Third Party Qualifications Experience Required: A passion for online gaming with a strong network Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team is essential. Excellent organisational, time management and multi-tasking skills Experience using Power BI or similar data analysis tools to understand and identify performance trends hugely advantageous. Experience in similar roles in the gaming industry or similar technology based high growth industries, is highly advantageous Solid understanding of aggregation in the gaming industry highly advantageous A infectious personality that can captivate an audience and excite them about new products Excellent communication and relationship building skills Proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders in a global organisation Understanding of contracts and legal agreements in the gaming industry Experience working with sales and commercial teams to drive results and targets Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder? Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go! And if that’s not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career. #LI-Hybrid #LI-iGaming Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: https://explore.lnw.com/careers/data-privacy/ At Light & Wonder, your safety is our top priority, and we want to alert you to an increase in fraudulent job postings. These scams often use a company’s name and branding to lure applicants into providing sensitive information or paying fees. To protect yourself: Use trusted job platforms: Only apply for jobs through reputable job platforms and our official company career site www.lnw.com/careers Be cautious of requests for money: Light & Wonder will never ask you to send money or pay any fees in connection with a job offer. If you encounter a job posting that seems suspicious or receive communication requesting payment, please report it to us immediately at responsiblereporting@lnw.com Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If anyone claiming to represent Light & Wonder asks for payment, report it to us promptly.