Local Events & Partnerships Lead

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite Club Trip

Monthly sales competitions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

9 Paid Company Holidays

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

The RealReal, an online luxury resale marketplace, seeks a Business Development Partner in the Chicago area to drive consignor acquisition through local partnerships, events, and community outreach. You’ll nurture brand awareness and growth by coordinating campaigns, leveraging social channels, and collaborating with the retail team to maximize market impact.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in business development or related fields, with strong networking and event concepts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ direct experience in business development, grassroots marketing, community outreach, or a related field.
• Located in or willing to relocate to the physical territory of the assigned market.
• Currently in an individual contributor role with a New Consignor goal for at least 1+ years.
• Hit or exceed both unit quota and New Consignor goal for past 1+ years.
• Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned area to support teams.

Responsibilities

• Foster partnerships with local businesses, philanthropic organizations and community influencers to generate new consignors.
• Plan and execute events in the community that drive supply of consigned goods and increase brand awareness.
• Leverage social platforms to build local brand awareness and engage target consignor base.
• Manage a quarterly budget and ensure ROI/revenue goals for the market.

Skills

Business development

Grassroots marketing

Community outreach

Strategic networking

Event concepts

Partnership pitches

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

The RealReal, an online luxury resale marketplace, seeks a Business Development Partner in the Chicago area to drive consignor acquisition through local partnerships, events, and community outreach. You’ll nurture brand awareness and growth by coordinating campaigns, leveraging social channels, and collaborating with the retail team to maximize market impact.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in business development or related fields, with strong networking and event concepts.