Manager, Strategic Business Development & Partnerships - Art Vertical

About the role

This role will help define and grow ShopMy's art ecosystem by bringing the industry's most influential tastemakers onto the platform. That includes artists, collectors, gallerists, curators, and other voices whose perspective, taste, and communities make them uniquely compelling creators. Owning the art vertical end to end, this person will identify, recruit, onboard, and cultivate top talent. They will also develop strategic partnerships across the art world (including galleries, auction houses, fairs, museums, and other cultural institutions) to expand ShopMy’s presence and create meaningful opportunities for creators, brands, shoppers, and the broader ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Own outreach across the art ecosystem: proactively pitching artists, gallerists, collectors, curators, directors, and other art-world figures to join ShopMy
• Identify and source right-fit talent: focused on people whose taste translates into commerce
• Activate relationships we already have with artists and galleries on the platform and turn them into stronger, more visible participation
• Develop art-world partnerships and events that drive onboarding and brand relevance, including editorially resonant moments and intimate industry gatherings
• Partner closely with Marketing, Creator, and Brand teams to feature onboarded talent in a way that feels elevated, editorial, and commercially effective

Requirements

5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, talent relations, gallery relations, or a related commercial role within the art world or adjacent cultural industries

Experience working with galleries, artists, collectors, art fairs, or art/media brands

Existing network across the contemporary art world, especially among socially active artists, gallerists, curators, and tastemakers

Proven track record of building relationships and turning a niche network into business outcomes

Excellent communication and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail

Passionate about taste-driven commerce, the creator economy, and the intersection of culture and marketing

Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguity-rich environments

Qualifications

Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Notion, or similar workflow systems

Experience working in a startup environment

NYC-based is a plus, but not required

Skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

New York Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000 USD

Medical & Dental Coverage at 70%

Equity in ShopMy

Flexible PTO

14 weeks of parental leave

Wellness & Social Stipend

Technology Stipend

Learning & Development Stipend

401k program (3% automated contribution from ShopMy!)

Wellhub Membership

Company retreats

Opportunity to monetize your influence- all employees build out a ShopMy page!

Birthday PTO

Brand new NYC HQ office