Vestd is the UK’s original share scheme and equity management platform. Our mission is to encourage founders to use equity as a lever for business growth, and join us in our mission to increase equity inclusion.

We’ve gone from start up, to scale up and we have big ambitions. Our next step is to continue driving up innovation, strengthen our product and deliver world-class service. Want to join us?

Requirements

Partnerships at Vestd

We place customers at the heart of what we deliver at Vestd, so growing our reach to include partnering is a natural next step for us. Partnerships sit comfortably between our marketing and sales team, bringing together all our wonderfully creative and inspirational content with next level opportunity.

The role

As a rapidly growing fintech company, we are looking for a Partnerships Manager to work with our expanding partner programme, currently being delivered by the Partner Manager. This is an exciting time in Vestd’s journey, where you will be joining to see us through another exciting and company-defining period of development.

You will have a first hand in contributing strategic and tactical direction to our new initiatives within this field by growing and nurturing relationships. You’ll be on top of your game using LinkedIn and using social media to our greatest advantage, understanding the founder network and getting in there, seeing new and exciting opportunities for partner acquisition.

You will also use your extensive skills and experience to ensure that we build a reputation which strongly supports our partner clients and delivers an exceptional customer experience to support our ambitious plans, actively setting us apart from our competitors.

Responsibilities

• Build a partnership pipeline via outbound outreach to enhance customer acquisition. 
• Account management of new and existing partners. 
• Assisting marketing/PR with partner content in terms of blogs, social media posts and partner webinars. 
• Representing Vestd at key events.
• Generate partner interest via content (Linkedin), events and social media. 
• Targeting partnerships with a founder network. 
• Deliver first class service with regular monthly calls. 
• Deliver short and long term results for our partners 
• Work closely with Partner Manager and Head of BD on an operational/strategic level to find new and identify new partner markers and opportunities. 
• Ability to demo the Vestd platform to new and existing partners outlining all features specifically to each partner. 
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of Vestd services and products (EMI, Growth Share, Unapproved Options, Agile Partnerships).
  
  

The core skills we are looking for are as follows, with bonus points on offer to help you really stand out from the pack:

Essential

• Account Management handling a portfolio. 
• Outbound generation via linked booking appointment.
• Worked in partnerships.
• Work with start up/SME network
• Working collectively with multiple departments (sales, marketing and customer success). 
• Confident communicator; presenting in person, online calls, social media and email. 
• Able to analyse complex issues and provide practical and creative solutions. 
• Positive, self-starter attitude.
  
  

Bonus points

• B2B SaaS experience.
• Experience of working in a remote team.
• An understanding of how equity works.
• A passion for startup life.
• Entrepreneurial experience. 
  
  

Benefits

What you can expect

Vestd is a fast-growing, ambitious and progressive fintech platform. We are a diverse team with a strong work ethic and plenty of hunger to win…

Customers love our innovative product and the support that they receive, which makes working here very rewarding.

You’ll learn a huge amount from people who have decades of combined experience building successful businesses.

Our team works remotely, so you will have a lot of flexibility in terms of where and how you work. What matters most is your contribution. We will give you as much support as you need along the way, though you should have a strong desire for autonomy, which is one of our company values.

Why work for Vestd?

Your work will make a huge impact and your voice will be heard. Here are some of the main reasons why people like working at Vestd:

• Fully remote and flexible working environment
• Competitive salary
• Equity (of course!)
• Your own budget for personal and professional development
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
• Reward and recognition scheme
• A home working set up which suits you
• 25 days annual leave, +1 day per year for each year of service (up to 5 days)
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Regular socials
• Team retreats twice a year (in person and COVID dependant)
• Creative and fast-paced environment
  
  

We’re looking for somebody with initiative who can see both the business and their own growth path. It is a great time to join our team and this is a superb role for the right person.