Katie Vaughan-Millington

Business Development Executive

Manchester, United Kingdom15 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proven record of driving high-impact initiatives.
Expert in developing innovative channel marketing strategies.
Strong relationships with partners to drive regional growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Partner Marketing Specialist with expertise in SaaS and the beauty industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Marketing StrategyStakeholder EngagementEmployer EngagementLeadershipEmployabilityTraining DevelopmentSalesManagement

Other Skills

Strategic CommunicationsAccount ManagementCollaborative Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipDigital MarketingCommunicationCommercial AwarenessBusiness DevelopmentSafety RegulationsAdvertisingHuman Resources (HR)Customer SatisfactionCustomer ServiceSocial Media

About

Results-driven Partner Marketing Specialist, building strong relationships and driving regional growth in the UKI. Focused on developing and executing innovative channel marketing strategies to expand market reach and achieve shared business objectives, delivering measurable impact. Committed to empowering partners with the resources and support they need to succeed, ultimately contributing to Druva's mission of protecting and managing data in the cloud era. With experience across diverse and complex settings, I have a proven record of driving high-impact initiatives, managing teams, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Experience

15 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

5 mos

Current Experience

Druva

Partner Marketing Specialist UKI

Nov 2025 – Present · 5 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

Build and execute integrated marketing campaigns with and through channel partners, plan and run field events, and manage regional MDF budgets to drive pipeline and revenue. Working closely with channel, sales, demand gen, and product marketing teams- acting as the primary marketing contact for key partners across the region. I enjoy the cross-functional nature of the role: translating partner priorities into programmes that actually move the needle.

Strategic CommunicationsAccount ManagementCollaborative Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipDigital Marketing+2

The manchester college

2 roles

Employer Engagement Leader

Promoted

Apr 2025 – Nov 2025 · 7 mos · On-site

Driving the strategic employer engagement agenda- including effective multi-level communication, recruitment, and support structures that put students at the centre.
Co-ordinate with curriculum leaders, employers, and internal departments to create leading Industry Placement programmes.
Enhancing stakeholder partnerships and learner opportunities, leading a team of Employability & Partnership Co-ordinators to deliver our Work Experience & Industry Placement strategy.

CommunicationStrategic CommunicationsCommercial AwarenessAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentEmployability+3

Employability & Partnership Co-ordinator

Oct 2024 – Apr 2025 · 6 mos · On-site

Building and maintaining strong, meaningful stakeholder relationships to grow industry excellence.
Supporting employability programmes to enhance learner skills and secure work-related opportunities. Collaborating with internal and external partners to provide tailored support.

Stakeholder EngagementCommercial AwarenessAccount ManagementInterpersonal SkillsBusiness DevelopmentCollaborative Problem Solving+1

Love beauty academy

Training Developer & Educator

Jul 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Engaged with industry brands to develop & deliver a wide range of Beauty Therapy & Spa treatment training programmes to new & qualified learners, via in-person and online delivery.

Safety RegulationsTeam LeadershipCommercial AwarenessInterpersonal SkillsBusiness DevelopmentSales+1

Babtac & cibtac

BABTAC Ambassador

Jun 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

This role allowed me to support BABTAC with their campaigns, share strategic business advice and be part of their goal to promote the best practice.

Gatley refillery

Director

Jul 2020 – Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos · United Kingdom

Developed an e-commerce & pop-up retail concept, focused on refillable products, sustainable alternative products, and promoting less plastic waste.

ManagementLeadershipSafety RegulationsCommercial AwarenessCustomer SatisfactionSocial Media+4

Love beauty gatley ltd.

Director

Jan 2015 – May 2024 · 9 yrs 4 mos · Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site

ManagementMarketing StrategyLeadershipSafety RegulationsAdvertisingDigital Marketing+8

Elemis

Skincare Specialist

Sep 2011 – May 2015 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Skincare Specialist for Elemis, the leading luxury British spa & skincare brand.
Consistently:
Providing an unrivaled spa experience
Delivering outstanding business results
Remaining a positive influence, providing creative ideas and boosting team motivation.

Customer SatisfactionInterpersonal SkillsSales