Senior Brand Partnerships Specialist

Company Description

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

Job Description

About the Job:

Reporting to the Lead, Brand Partnerships, the Senior Brand Partnerships Specialist plays a key role within the Global Partnerships Department, managing a portfolio of top tier brand partners. Acting as the account lead, the Senior Specialist will be responsible for the development, execution and reporting of dedicated marketing campaigns on behalf of brand partners, while keeping respective business objectives top of mind. The person will further support the growth of the brand partnership program by building out the funnel of qualified brand partners and leading outreach and pitch efforts.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a portfolio of qualified brands that align with SSENSE brand values.

• Lead the presentation of the partnerships program, marketing proposals on brand calls, and provide creative recommendations.

• Prepare and present impact reports for each brand partnership activation to evaluate success while providing key insights for future growth.

• Achieve your own set of business targets including revenue and profit margin, within the annual plan.

• Plan, activate, and deliver marketing campaigns through cross departmental collaboration with key internal stakeholders i.e. Partner Programming, Buying, Marketing, etc.

Qualifications

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

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in account management with a proven track record of client relationship management and budget tracking.

• Experience in digital marketing, e-commerce, retail or fashion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. French is required as it's the language in the Quebec province.

What Sets You Apart:

• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships at all levels.

• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize effectively among competing deliverables.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Additional Information

Why Join Us: 

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.

• Parental top up program.

• Generous Employee Discount.

• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.

• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.

• Gender Affirmation Coverage.

• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!

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