Partnerships Manager (Luxury)

2-TIMES; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 737,000 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Allowances

Job summary

2-TIMES, an exclusive luxury online retailer, seeks a Partnerships Manager to drive editorial projects, influencers, and multi-brand collaborations across events, social, web, and chat apps.

Based near our Asia-Pacific offices in Hong Kong, Singapore or Melbourne, you will lead content strategy and partner relationships while balancing creative and communications needs to attract high-net-worth clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, professional communications, marketing or digital media.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize analytics data and metrics to support feature and customer segment recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Experience in engaging with influencers to produce multi-channel content is a plus.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and ROI-driven tactics.

Responsibilities

• Vetting and qualifying prospective & existing partners based on campaign, brand/creative and content requirements.
• Establish and execute cross-channel strategic content initiatives focused on building attraction, awareness, engagement and new client development.
• Lead stakeholder reviews of creative work and provide direction as needed.
• Collaborate with eCommerce/Digital and UX teams on production of design mockups for online projects and branded initiatives.
• Cultivate third party/external relationships for graphic design, video, and artwork/assets production.
• Monitor new technologies and channels for content placement and present growth opportunities.

Skills

Luxury fashion experience

Analytics and metrics

Influencer engagement

Content marketing

Cross-channel collaborations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/communications/marketing/digital media

Job description

2-TIMES is an exclusive, invitation-only luxury online retailer and private shopping service that combines eCommerce with branded content to deliver a bespoke experience. Focused on connecting private clients, luxury brands, and contemporary art partners, the platform offers a curated, seamless interaction. Co-founded by Alex and Luke Anton, 2-TIMES operates across Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, serving a growing global community.

Candidates must be based in or relocate within proximity of one of 2-TIMES office locations: Hong Kong (central), Singapore (Rochor), or Melbourne (CBD).

For global applicants, relocation to Asia is required for this position.

Reporting to our Vice President of Content and Brand Communications Lead, the Partnerships Manager will be essential in driving forward 2-TIMES’ digital publishing agenda, and is responsible for the delivery and aligned positioning of all strategic media profiling, affiliate partnerships, and content development initiatives.

Demonstrating an excelled knowledge of 2-TIMES’ visual identity & DNA, and that of its multi-brand partners, he/she/they will play a leading role in the growth of sponsored editorial projects spanning co-branded luxury, fashion, design, art and music disciplines — balancing the needs and priorities of both creative and communications teams with the generation, presentation and dissemination of a cohesive content schedule that delivers innovative ‘new media’ solutions targeting HNW private clients across key business channels including events, experiential, social, web and chat/text messaging apps.

Responsibilities

• Vetting and qualifying relevant prospective & existing partners based on campaign, brand/creative and content requirements, including outreach, submission appraisal, and respective RFP production/submission
• Establish and execute cross-channel strategic content initiatives focused on building attraction & awareness, fostering community, increasing engagement and driving new client development – a firm understanding of both branding principles and ROI driving tactics is critical
• Lead key stakeholder reviews of creative work, adding perspective and taking direction as needed
• Collaborate with eCommerce/Digital and UX teams on the production of design mockups for online projects or features, and other branded initiatives
• Cultivate third party/external relationships in relation to graphic design, video, and the overall production of artwork & assets
• Keep up to date on new and emerging technologies and channels for content placement – analyzing and formally presenting opportunities for growth

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree specialising in business, professional communications, marketing or digital media
• 3-5+ years experience working for a luxury fashion brand, retailer or publisher/media group – International exposure a plus
• Demonstrated ability to utilize analytics data and metrics to support feature and customer segment recommendations to key stakeholders
• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines, with the ability to articulate and present creative ideas to key stakeholders – experience in engaging with influencers to produce multi-channel content a plus
• Comprehensive understanding of Internet standards as they apply to content formats, interaction and UI design
• Aesthetically minded and well-versed in design principles, compositions & layouts for digital and physical retail – awareness of like-minded typographic foundries advantageous
• Previous management executing global-scaled projects with teams in different time zones; proficiency in Slack or Notion highly regarded
• Strong partnerships with significant industry figures (photographers, stylists, directors, etc.), and adept at seeking out and establishing new relationships with key creative profiles
• Some travel (15%) will be required across Hong Kong, Singapore and, Australia HQ’s

Salary range (equivalent): HK$ 65k–75k p/m DoE, plus bonuses and allowances

2-TIMES will not enter into any commercial undertaking/s with recruiters or agencies representing talent.