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Partnership Manager, Public Sector - Payments Software Join the Access Family and see how we make software ideas become a reality! Our core value of Love Work, Love Life, Be You' has been central to our success and so we're looking for people to join us who share our passion for making things better every day and help us continue to grow. We are the number one UK headquartered software provider in the UK and are forecasted to grow to a global population of over 12,000 employees by 2026. What are we all about? At Access, we love software and how technology never stays the same. It's this obsession that drives us to work closely across sectors to understand the business needs of our customers - from the Hospitality sector, to Manufacturing industry, to Not for Profit's to Construction, and many more. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business, currently helping over 60,000 customers to have the freedom to do more. Our Partnership and overall indirect strategy is integral to the growth and success of the Payments division. We have continuously adapted our position in the market to understand the rise of the ISV / Software platforms, PSPs, Banks, related technologies, key influencers and multiple other stakeholders to indirectly distribute our Payment technology solutions through our partners' network. We have a rich technology product stack and offer payment gateway, direct debit, acquiring and Payment Facilitator solutions across a multitude of exciting sectors. About you: We are looking for an exceptional Business Developer who will be responsible for continuing our considerable success in the Public Sector market, acting with an entrepreneurial spirit and quickly identify the technologies, influencers and market trends, leading to large revenue opportunities through our strategic partners. You will need tenured experience in selling payment technology solutions and establishing, implementing, and developing long term, multi-territory strategic sales and partnerships. Additionally, a solid network across Public Sector would be a considerable advantage, specifically in Local Government, Healthcare and Housing Software. In addition to your outreach, we will support you with demand gen resources to strengthen new engagement, such as a BDE, tools, Pre-Sales, Marketing and divisional leaders who will support multi-threaded Partner engagement. Day-to-day, you will: Develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market sales strategy and take ownership for all new business opportunities across Public Sector. Build your pipeline and deliver new business revenue targets. Sell Referral & Integrated partner models focussing on revenue priorities. Spend a proportion of the working week segmenting the market and engaging with Public Sector Technologies and helping your BDE open the right doors. Build deep, long term Win-Win partnerships, developing an extensive understanding of a partners' business, driving new innovative propositions and solutions to deliver long term revenue streams. You will be a subject matter expert with a genuine passion for a specified vertical(s), maintaining an excellent knowledge of platforms, solution providers, distributors and aggregation points. Lead full engagement for new business, from identification of the lead to live. Understand and articulate the Access Group portfolio of Software solutions and cross sell into your partner network. (ERP, People, Legal, Financial Wellbeing, Hospitality etc). Represent Access at industry events, become a brand ambassador, maintain a solid public profile. Your skills and experiences might also include: High energy and dynamic professional with a strong work ethic. Tenured experience selling payment technology to merchants or software platforms. Have demonstrable experience and a history of achieving annual revenue goals. Motivated to prospect and hunt. Proven as a target oriented self-starter, with a high energy work ethic. Strong articulation of the market's payment landscape, including trends, competition, growth areas, technologies, opportunities, and overall an in-depth knowledge of payment solutions. Proactive, energetic, tenacious, accountable and a passionate individual with the ability to go above and beyond, always striving for success. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. A role model who possesses a strong industry reputation and excellent payment network. What does Access offer you? We are a growing software company, and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously and we will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference. On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you're with us), and a matched pension scheme you'll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you'll also have a charity day you can take to support something that matters to you. At Access we're all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life. Why? Because we believe people can only be their best when they can be themselves. So, if you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't match perfectly, we'd still love to hear from you. You might just be who we are looking for. We love the fact that we're all different. We believe by having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us to better support our customers, and when you think about it, it's just more fun! What's holding you back? Come and be part of our Amazing Access Family! Love Work. Love Life. Be You.
About the opportunity... Store Manager Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel creating amazing value everyday! As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Why Choose Us? A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success. Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Comprehensive induction plan along with the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success. Rota's are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work. Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to purchase additional days after two years' service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday. In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues. Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance. Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being. Your Impact: Love our customers: Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction. Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time. Care for our colleagues: Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning. You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role. Protect the pounds (and euros): Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business. Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently. Ready to Join Us? This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us. About us... Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros... By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!