Marketplace New Business Lead London/Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Competitive SalaryWe 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 - MarketplacesIdentify and acquire new sellers across key categories, aligned to marketplace growth strategyBuild and manage a pipeline of prospective partners, from initial outreach through to onboardingLead the full sales cycle including pitching, negotiation and contract closureDevelop compelling value propositions to attract high-quality sellersConduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and gapsManage seller onboarding, ensuring a smooth and efficient introduction to the platformEnsure all sellers meet compliance and regulatory standardsSupport ..... full job details .....