Payment Partnerships Manager

Drive the ownership between David Jones and our payment partners in this newly created role within Financial Services. Reporting to the GM of Financial Services, you will strategically drive relationships with a suite of payment providers that drives outcomes for all and our customers. The Partnerships Manager will drive the commercial benefits of the financial services partnerships and work to deliver new and improved solutions.

As a true leader, you will coach and inspire a team of Product and Marketing specialists to drive best in class digital experiences and innovation in the customer journey. Naturally commercial, you will use your extensive experience in financial services to grow acquisition and spend targets in line with our strategic objectives.

Based in Melbourne with a hybrid mix of time in the office and from home, this role will suit an experienced, driven and commercially astute relationship manager, looking to make an impact in the financial offering and services for David Jones customers.

What does the role involve?
- Strategically Prioritise offers and opportunities with the best outcomes for David Jones across all tenders accepted
- Developing partner implementation and Marketing innovation investment plans
- Leading the priorities and obligations to ensure the best outcomes for the business and our partners
- Working with internal stakeholders, to develop a trade plan that leverages payment partners at key Retail moments
- Working closely with Treasury and Finance on contractual agreements
- Understand the commercial benefits of the financial services partnerships and work to deliver new and improved solutions that are optimised from a customer point of view
- As the SME, make recommendations to the business around new opportunities
- Perform benchmarking against other Retailers in the payments space, and stay abreast of broader payments trends

Who are we looking for?
- Understanding of Financial Services and Retail
- Experience in Partner relationship management (BNPL & strategic Alliance partners)
- Proven ability to drive outcomes across multiple clients and stakeholders
- Commercial acumen and ability to manage budgets and EBIT targets
- Strong Account Management skills
- A degree in Marketing or business-related field is essential

Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including an annual bonus incentive
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones, Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery & POLITIX brands
- Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- A supportive, flexible and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

Want to know a bit more about us?

Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established us as Australia's original influencer in fashion & lifestyle. Today, our vision and purpose to continue this legacy is to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Part of Woolworths Holding Limited (JSE:WHL) alongside the Country Road Group, our values include being customer obsessed, collaborative, inspirational, responsible and dedicated to quality - within a thriving culture we live these values every day as we strive to inspire our people, customers and community Like No Other.