Partnerships & Business Development Associate

The Partnerships & Business Development Associate role is based in the United States and offers the opportunity to build and scale strategic partnerships within an innovative AI-driven technology environment.

About the role

You will support business development initiatives, partner relationships, and revenue growth efforts from the early stages of the commercial pipeline. Working closely with partnership leaders and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to outreach, account management, and partner activation activities. The position combines business development, operations, communication, and project coordination responsibilities.

Requirements

• An ambitious early-career professional interested in partnerships, business development, AI technology, and emerging industries.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating effectively in a remote environment, and taking initiative in a growing organization.
• Strong interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence, fashion, retail, and digital commerce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create effective outreach messages and communicate with partners professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple projects and workflows.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take ownership without constant direction.
• Remote communication habits, including responsiveness and clear updates through email, Slack, and video meetings.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
• Experience with CRM, sales, or outreach tools such as Salesforce, Apollo, HubSpot, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Existing relationships or experience in fashion, retail, technology, or partnerships is a plus.
• Additional language skills such as Spanish, French, or Mandarin are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive full-time compensation and benefits package.
• Direct mentorship from experienced partnerships and business development leaders.
• Opportunity to own meaningful partnership initiatives from an early stage.
• Exposure to enterprise relationships, technology innovation, and industry events.
• Hands-on experience contributing to revenue growth and commercial strategy.
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-moving AI-focused organization.
• Collaborative environment combining technology, creativity, and business impact.