Brand Partnerships Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health and wellness stipend

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave up to 16 weeks at 100%

Pet insurance

Relocation expense coverage to NYC or/

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Brand Partnerships Manager to own the strategy and execution of a growing partnerships program that supports marketing goals and broader visibility. You will identify and develop high-impact relationships across finance, sports, business, and media while shaping creative concepts that resonate with key audiences.

This remote role requires strong cross-functional coordination with marketing, sales, and campaigns to launch and optimize partnerships that deliver authentic brand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brand marketing or partnerships.
• Proven track record in developing and executing high-profile partnerships.
• Ability to launch programs quickly from scratch.
• Strong balance of authenticity with performance metrics and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Own the brand partnerships program from strategy through execution
• Identify high-value partners across finance, sports, business, and media
• Develop a system for spotting and tracking emerging talent
• Create bold partnership concepts aligned with brand and marketing campaigns
• Lead negotiation strategies, including pricing and contract terms
• Collaborate with teams to run and test campaigns across various channels
• Manage day-to-day operations of active partnerships and optimize relationships
• Coordinate with the sales team to identify partnership opportunities

Skills

Brand marketing

Influencer marketing

Partnerships

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Brand Partnerships Manager to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will own the strategy and execution of a growing brand partnerships program that supports marketing goals and broader market visibility. You will identify and develop high-impact relationships across finance, sports, business, and media while shaping creative concepts that resonate with key audiences. The position also calls for strong cross-functional coordination with marketing, sales, and campaign teams to launch and optimize partnerships that deliver both brand authenticity and measurable business results.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the brand partnerships program from strategy through execution
• Identify high-value partners across finance, sports, business, and media
• Develop a system for spotting and tracking emerging talent
• Create bold partnership concepts aligned with brand and marketing campaigns
• Lead negotiation strategies, including pricing and contract terms
• Collaborate with teams to run and test campaigns across various channels
• Manage day-to-day operations of active partnerships and optimize relationships
• Coordinate with the sales team to identify partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brand marketing, influencer marketing, partnerships, or a related role
• Proven track record in developing and executing high-profile partnerships, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong creative judgment to identify culturally relevant ideas for partnerships and campaigns
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and launch new programs quickly from scratch
• Excellent balance of brand authenticity with performance metrics and business acumen
• Skilled in switching between strategic vision and detailed execution
• Strong interest in culture, entertainment, and sports

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Centralized home-office equipment ordering
• Health and wellness stipend
• Budget for intra-office travel
• Weekly coffee stipend
• 100% medical, dental & vision insurance for employees in the U.S.
• 401(k) with employer match in the U.S.
• Parental leave up to 16 weeks at 100% pay in the U.S.
• Pet insurance
• Relocation expense coverage to NYC or SF if needed

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.