Partnership Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop new partnership formats and strategies with a strong focus on revenue generation and business development.
• Drive the strategic development of meaningful and immersive brand activations across digital, physical, and content partnerships.
• Support acquisition process, managing outreach, prospecting.
• Lead pitches
• Concept, develop, and present elevated partnership proposals with a clear, compelling storyline, backed by thorough research and strategic insights.
• Execute partnership deals with end-to-end ownership, acting as the primary account manager and ensuring smooth execution from inception to completion.
• Proactively nurture and support each partner, acting as a key advisor on processes, market opportunities, and strategic collaboration.
• Manage the operational aspects of partner activations, including logistics, regulations, buildout, permitting, and on-site execution.
• Oversee contract management, benefit fulfillment, financial control, invoicing, and reporting processes.
• Monitor partnership performance, analyze key metrics, and provide strategic insights for continuous improvement.
• Compile partnership reports, post-event feedback, and debriefs to measure ROI and optimize future partnerships.
• Oversee collateral management (print, digital, and on-site signage) as related to partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including Marketing, Communications, Specialist Departments, Legal, Business Development, and Special Events—to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
• Identify the partnership package being offered and secure approved/pre-approved rights and benefits with internal local stakeholders.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in partnership marketing, business development, or account management, with a proven ability to secure and execute high-impact brand collaborations.

Creative and strategic thinker, able to develop innovative, forward-thinking partnerships that drive brand engagement and revenue.

Strong sales & negotiation skills, with experience leading pitches and closing high-value deals.

Project & account management expertise, capable of overseeing complex activations and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Results-driven mindset, skilled in setting performance metrics, tracking ROI, and optimizing partnerships for long-term success.

Entrepreneurial spirit, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to driving growth and identifying new opportunities.

Detail-oriented & excellence-driven, with a commitment to delivering best-in-class execution.

Exceptional communicator & relationship builder, with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated and highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Passion for the art world & luxury industry is a plus.

Benefits

The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-$130,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.