Global Automotive Partnerships Lead

Sotheby's Institute of Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sotheby’s Brand Partnerships team in New York seeks a senior partnerships professional to generate deal flow, source top-tier automotive collaborations, and lead end-to-end negotiations. You will craft strategic proposals, manage activations, and measure ROI across a global luxury brand network.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive partnerships, exceptional relationship-building, and strong presentation skills, with a focus on cross-functional execution and premium brand alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automotive partnership marketing, sales and business development.
• Strong relationships across the automotive industry and related sectors.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a track record of high-value partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Generate deal flow and source new brand partnerships.
• Lead pitches and craft compelling partnership proposals.
• Negotiate and close deals with end-to-end ownership.
• Coordinate activations and ensure timely delivery of partnership benefits.
• Monitor performance, analyze ROI, and optimize partnerships.

Skills

Automotive partnerships

Sales

Negotiation

Brand partnerships

Account management

ROI analysis

Relationship building

Strategy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

CRM

Job description

Sotheby’s Brand Partnerships team in New York seeks a senior partnerships professional to generate deal flow, source top-tier automotive collaborations, and lead end-to-end negotiations. You will craft strategic proposals, manage activations, and measure ROI across a global luxury brand network.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive partnerships, exceptional relationship-building, and strong presentation skills, with a focus on cross-functional execution and premium brand alignment.