Brand Partnerships Manager

Happy Socks; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 493 000 - 713 000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant lifestyle brand in Sweden is seeking a skilled Brand Partnerships Manager to lead brand collaborations and B2B initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in partnership management and business development, with strong communication skills to forge impactful connections. This is an exciting opportunity to shape brand strategy and drive growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in brand partnerships or business development.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Creativity with a deep understanding of market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage brand collaborations from start to finish.
• Support local markets with execution of collabs.
• Identify and pitch new B2B opportunities.

Skills

Brand partnerships

Business development

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Fluent in English

Job description

We are seeking a Brand Partnerships Manager to spearhead our collaboration strategy. This role is crucial for growing our brand by establishing new, impactful partnerships and B2B opportunities. You will be a key player in shaping how Happy Socks connects with other brands and businesses.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all brand & commercial collaborations from concept to completion and reporting (owning ETE timeline for collabs and working closely with product and marketing teams)
• Support local markets with local collabs and execution of the GTM and marketing materials
• Act as a business developer, identifying and pitching new B2B opportunities, similar to our existing collaboration
• Prepare compelling pitch decks and broker new business deals, working closely with the sales team for a smooth handover
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, managing relationships and ensuring project success
• Find new brand partnerships that elevate the brand and open new sales channels with different target groups

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in brand partnerships, business development, or a similar role
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with a talent for building and maintaining professional relationships
• A strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a knack for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Creativity and a deep understanding of brand identity and market trends
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)