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.

Responsibilities

• Owning 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

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders

Strong project management and organizational skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity and ambiguity-rich environments

Benefits

In compliance with New York Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is as shown. We note that salary information as a general guideline only, actual compensation may vary from posting based on the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, key skills, education, training and business considerations.

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

The provided salary range is base salary, exclusive of bonus potential or commission and is a good faith estimate of cash compensation.

ShopMy is flexible pending candidate's experience and how our business needs evolve throughout the search.

Every employee of ShopMy receives equity on top of cash compensation!

ShopMy offers a bundle of benefits on top of being a great place to work. Our Teammates Are Provided Benefits Such As Medical & Dental Coverage at 70%Equity in ShopMyFlexible PTO14 weeks of parental leaveWellness & Social StipendTechnology StipendLearning & Development Stipend 401k program (3% automated contribution from ShopMy!)Wellhub MembershipCompany retreatsOpportunity to monetize your influence- all employees build out a ShopMy page!Birthday PTOBrand new NYC HQ office