Brand Partnerships Associate

Art of Procurement; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Art of Procurement is seeking an entry- to junior-level Sales Associate to support partner outreach and manage early-stage relationships in the US market.

You will prospect, qualify inquiries, and craft tailored proposals, while learning the Brand Partnership Guide and building a pipeline under founders' guidance. The role offers growth toward Brand Partnerships Manager as you close smaller deals.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in a client-facing role or internships included.
• A self-starter who finishes what you start without being chased.
• Strong relationship instincts and clear, concise writing.
• Based in the USA, ideally in Eastern or Central time zones.
• Nice to have: procurement or supply chain exposure; B2B media, events or SaaS experience.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new partners and run outbound for digital media, ProcureTech100, and Catalyst events.
• Qualify inbound inquiries and book the right meetings for the founders.
• Build tailored proposals and renewals using our Brand Partnership Guide.
• Own follow-up after every meeting and proposal, and keep the CRM accurate.
• Coordinate partner programs and report results back to partners.
• Be at AOP events to manage the partner experience and deepen relationships.
• Use AI daily for research, outreach and workflows, and find smarter ways to work.

Tools

CRM software

Job description

What you'll do:

• Prospect new partners and run outbound for digital media, ProcureTech100, and Catalyst events
• Qualify inbound inquiries and book the right meetings for the founders
• Build tailored proposals and renewals using our Brand Partnership Guide
• Own follow-up after every meeting and proposal, and keep the CRM accurate
• Coordinate partner programs and report results back to partners
• Be at AOP events to manage the partner experience and deepen relationships
• Use AI daily for research, outreach and workflows, and find smarter ways to work

How the role grows:

• First 30 days: CRM, renewal paperwork and inbound qualification are yours. Shadow the founders on as many sales calls as possible
• First 60 days: running outbound for one program and booking first meetings
• First 90 days: building pipeline to a target set for your start date, and drafting proposals
• After a full sales cycle: closing smaller deals on your own, with a path to Brand Partnerships Manager

Who you are:

• 0 to 2 years in a client-facing role, internships included
• A self-starter who finishes what you start without being chased
• Strong relationship instincts and clear, concise writing
• Personable and professional, on screen and in person
• Fluent with AI from hands-on use, and clear on how it makes you better at the job
• Organized, curious about how businesses buy, and a good collaborator
• Set on becoming a senior sales professional, and coachable
• Based in the USA, ideally in Eastern or Central time zones
• Nice to have: procurement or supply chain exposure; B2B media, events or SaaS experience.

Compensation:

$60,000 to $70,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus a performance bonus based on pipeline built and deals closed.