Client Experience and Brand Partnerships Director

Our client, a luxury brand, is seeking a Corporate Development & Partnership Director to lead strategic partnerships, business development, and brand growth initiatives across the U.S. and global markets. This leadership role will identify and develop high-value opportunities that strengthen the brand’s luxury positioning, expand its customer reach, and drive revenue growth.

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Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships, collaborations, pop-up events, exhibitions, trunk shows, and other brand development opportunities.
• Build partnerships with complementary luxury brands, high-end hotels, retailers, venues, and other businesses serving qualified luxury consumers.
• Develop and execute business development strategies across key markets, including the U.S., Latin America, and European luxury destinations.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential partners, business opportunities, and luxury industry intermediaries.
• Cultivate relationships with key partners and serve as the primary point of contact throughout partnership initiatives.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and structure opportunities that support revenue growth and brand engagement.
• Collaborate with the CEO, sales, marketing, production, legal, finance, and operations teams to execute partnership strategies.
• Develop co-branded events, marketing initiatives, and experiences that enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement.
• Conduct market research and identify emerging luxury market trends and growth opportunities.
• Analyze partnership economics, including ROI, revenue projections, and financial viability.
• Track partnership performance and provide recommendations to optimize results.
• Lead and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related leadership role, preferably within the luxury industry.
• Proven track record of establishing and managing successful strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the luxury consumer and experience selling high-value luxury products or services.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data, develop financial models, and evaluate partnership ROI.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect partnerships and business development opportunities to broader company objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Existing relationships and a strong network within the luxury industry is a plus.
• Highly organized, disciplined, resourceful, and comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to develop and manage partnerships.

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Please submit your resume for consideration.