Marketplace New Business Lead London/Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Competitive Salary We are partnering with a fast growing, multi-channel retail business that continues to invest heavily in its ecommerce and marketplace offering. As part of this growth, the business is looking to appoint a commercially driven New Business Lead - Marketplaces to support the expansion of its third-party marketplace, driving seller acquisition and building a high-quality partner network across Home, Garden and DIY categories primarily. The New Business Lead - Marketplaces, will play a key role in growing the marketplace by identifying, recruiting and onboarding new sellers across priority categories. This is a commercially focused role, responsible for building a strong pipeline, managing the full sales cycle and ensuring new partners are set up for long term success. Key Responsibilities in the Position of New Business Lead - Marketplaces Identify and acquire new sellers across key categories, aligned to marketplace growth strategy Build and manage a pipeline of prospective partners, from initial outreach through to onboarding Lead the full sales cycle including pitching, negotiation and contract closure Develop compelling value propositions to attract high-quality sellers Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and gaps Manage seller onboarding, ensuring a smooth and efficient introduction to the platform Ensure all sellers meet compliance and regulatory ..... full job details .....