Brand Partnership Manager
Job Summary
Were looking for a culturally aware Brand Partnerships Manager to lead collaborations partnerships and PR. This role is about more than partnerships - its about shaping cultural presence. Youll drive awareness and brand heat by connecting with the right talent communities and creative voices.
This is a hands-on proactive role. You wont be waiting for inbound opportunitiesyoull be out in the world (and online) spotting whats next and turning moments into both high-impact collaborations and upcoming talent opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify develop and secure strategic collaborations across fashion music and alternative subcultures
- Build and manage relationships with brands partners talent stylists agents and key industry figures
- Identify and connect with culturally relevant talent aligned with the brand
- Lead VIP seeding product placement and custom looks for key moments (tours performances shoots media / tv opportunities)
- Manage partnerships and projects end-to-end from concept through to execution and reporting
- Own budgets and drive commercial outcomes across collaborations
- Act as the link between creative and product direction and commercial performance
- Ensure all activity aligns with brand calendar values tone and long-term vision
- Create outreach materials including decks and partnership proposals
- Work closely with marketing and social teams on influencer and talent partnerships
- Write and distribute press releases to secure global coverage
- Concept and execute PR moments events and activations from idea through to delivery
- Source and manage external PR agencies where required
- Lead / support on event execution including on-site management
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Min 4 years experience in brand partnerships PR or talent relations within fashion music or lifestyle
- Deep understanding of alternative culture alt aesthetics and emerging scenes
- Strong network across stylists talent and industry contacts
- Commercially aware with the ability to turn ideas into measurable impact
- Proactive instinctive and culturally sharp
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple moving projects
Benefits
- Company quarterly bonus scheme.
- Annual leave allowance starting at 23 days not including bank holidays and increasing with length of service up to 27 days.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- A company social fund where we put a portion of money away each month to put towards team and company social activities.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to a Byond card which gives you discount to a number of high street retailers.
- Store Discount.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
- 2 company wide socials per year.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Discover a curated collection of gothic and darkly romantic fashion, accessories, and homewares. Shop unique styles, from elegant apparel to moody décor, perfect for expressing your dark aesthetic