Director, Business Development & Brand Partnerships

Job title: Director, Business Development & Brand Partnerships

Company: Book of the Month


Job description: Summary:We are looking for an outcomes-oriented and culturally savvy Director, Business Development & Brand Partnerships to help execute our growing list of brand activations with flair and a hospitality-mindset. The successful candidate will be able to: (1) serve as an effective interface with external companies and vendors, (2) lead project management and execution for collaborations and events, and (3) manage related PR and communications. This is a high-profile role that will initially report to the Executive Chairman.What you’ll do:
Partnerships & Collaborations

• Participate in discussions with potential partners to conceptualize, vet, develop and execute collaborations that deliver positive business impact.
• Accurately understand the Company’s objectives, external parties’ objectives, and where they overlap and diverge.
• Create compelling pitch materials and conduct relevant business analysis.
• Project manage partnerships and coordinate with internal groups to seamlessly execute collaborations (e.g., Product, Creative, Marketing, Editorial and Member Experience).
• Over time, demonstrate the ability to initiate successful new collaborations on your own.

Events & Activations

• Project-manage and execute company events and activations at a high level of detail.
• Manage vendor relationships; including vetting, negotiating and coordinating.
• Lead “run of show execution” that delivers exceptional guest experiences.
• Over time, conceptualize and propose new events and activations to generate meaningful business impact.

PR & Communications

• Create compelling press materials, such as pitches, media kits, profiles, and talking points for various audiences.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for external agencies and publications.
• Serve as host for relevant journalists and other company guests at relevant events.
• Identify and develop opportunities for BOTM to engage in culturally relevant trends.
• Over time, become an effective spokesperson and representative of the Company for external parties.

About you:

• 7+ years of experience in complex events, special projects, and/or communications roles in entertainment, fashion, media, hospitality or branded consumer technology
• Strong relationship-building skills; a strong existing professional network is a plus
• Strong project management and communication skills (both writing and speaking)
• Ability to use data and financial acumen to inform decision making
• A flair for details, hospitality and a sense for what makes events distinctive and successful
• Deep understanding of consumer brands relevant to gen-z and millennial audiences
• Enjoyment of contemporary literature and familiarity with the BOTM brand is a strong plus
• You are a social person who likes going out at night

Base Salary Range: $125,000 – $200,000Powered by JazzHR

Expected salary: $125000 – 200000 per year

Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:26:57 GMT

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