Brand Labelling / Strategic Alliance Manager

At Nidec Drives our values and behaviours are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success.

We are looking for exceptional people who turn ambitions into actions, and we believe everyone has the potential to succeed.

Achieve your dreams with Nidec Drives – apply today!

Nidec will offer a host of opportunities for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity.

In addition, we will offer you a benefits package that aims to meet your individual needs.

Here’s some of what we offer:

• 25 days Annual Leave, increasing with service. (Plus, Public Holidays)
• Progression & Development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work from home one day per week.
• Holiday sell back program.
• Pension Scheme, 5% matched.
• Additional day off for your birthday, once you have been with us for 1 year.
• EV and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Voucher programs, with a wide offer of discounts on everything from cinema and theatre tickets to goods and services.
• Life Insurance
• A funded volunteer day per year, encouraging you to support the communities and charities that matter to you.
• Employee assistance program

Role Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join Nidec Drives as a Brand Labelling / Strategic Alliance Manager

This is a Global Role (Individuals based in any country are welcome to apply)

As the Brand Labelling Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic alliances and brand labelling initiatives across internal Nidec companies, adjacent market companies, and target segment OEMs.

The primary objective of this role is to meet the necessary drive solution requirements through effective collaboration and strategic partnership.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Brand Labelling Manager consist of but are not limited to:

• To lead the identification, development, and execution of brand labelling strategies and strategic alliances.
• Collaborate closely with internal Nidec business units to identify opportunities and manage partnerships effectively.
• Establish and nurture relationships with adjacent market companies to expand Nidec Drives’ market reach.
• Ensure partnership with segment leaders to engage target segment OEMs, understanding their unique drive solution needs and aligning brand labelling strategies accordingly.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of strategic alliances and brand-labelled products, including negotiation, contractual agreements, market launch, and ongoing relationship management.
• To ensure that all brand-labelled solutions align with Nidec Drives' brand integrity, compliance, and quality standards.
• Assess market trends, competitive landscapes, and segment insights to inform and refine brand labelling strategies.
• Facilitate regular communication with key stakeholders, providing clear visibility into partnership progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Take on the position as the primary point of contact internally and externally for all matters related to brand labelling and strategic alliances.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field

(Master's degree preferred).

• Proven experience in sales and/or marketing roles within an industrial automation or related industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge & awareness of the industrial drives market and OEM landscapes.
• Strong market and competitive analysis skills
• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Business Acumen and Strategic Planning experience

Employees must be able to:

1. Understand emergency instruction
2. Read safety signage and hazard warnings
3. Communicate effectively in specific situations (e.g. fire evacuation)

Nidec Drives: What we do?

We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre production, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.

Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.

As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those who are continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.