Local Partnerships & Events Manager

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus uncapped commission

Annual Elite Club Trip for top Perform

Monthly sales competitions (i.e. cash,

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 is seeking a Business Development Partner to drive local consignor acquisition through partnerships, events and community outreach in the Miami area. You will plan campaigns, nurture brand relationships with local businesses, influencers and philanthropic groups, and manage budgets to hit ROI targets.

This role requires 5+ years in business development or grassroots marketing, with strong networking, event execution, and a passion for fashion brand storytelling.

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 geographically 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.
• Note: Internal transfers will not be able to keep their VIPs or book of business.
• Strategic networking skills to develop, execute, and critically analyze a local marketing plan.
• Proven track record for effectively pitching new partnership & event concepts.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how local marketing can positively impact our supply GMV.
• Superior planning, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned area to support teams.
• Genuine enthusiasm for fashion and style.
• A growth mindset: proven record of leveraging past learnings and encouraging new ideas and smart risk-taking for self and others.
• A shared commitment to our core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Foster partnerships with brand- relevant local businesses, philanthropic organizations and community influencers to generate new consignors.
• Plan and execute events in the community that drive the supply of consigned goods and increase brand awareness.
• Leverage social platforms to build awareness of brand and mission on a local level; research and identify topics that will appeal to our target consignor base and generate engagement.
• Optimize brand perception through quality execution of events and partnerships.
• Manage a quarterly budget and ensure ROI/ revenue goals for market are achieved.
• Leverage the retail team as applicable in the outreach process to build excitement and support for upcoming events by educating the team on the organization or cause and the opportunity for impact.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Business development

Grassroots marketing

Community outreach

Strategic networking

Partnership pitching

Event planning

Budget management

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

The RealReal is seeking a Business Development Partner to drive local consignor acquisition through partnerships, events and community outreach in the Miami area. You will plan campaigns, nurture brand relationships with local businesses, influencers and philanthropic groups, and manage budgets to hit ROI targets.

This role requires 5+ years in business development or grassroots marketing, with strong networking, event execution, and a passion for fashion brand storytelling.