Strategic Partnerships Director, Brand & Merchants

Bloomingdale's; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale's in New York seeks an Account Director to lead strategy and investment planning across RTW brand partners, merchants, and marketing teams. You will translate commercial objectives into integrated marketing plans and manage executive negotiations to secure investment.

Leads a small team, collaborates with Merchandising, Digital, CRM, and Stores to deliver measurable growth and a seamless customer experience across channels.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in director-level roles within retail media, agency, or client management.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.
• Data-driven decision-making to translate insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, investment planning, and relationship management for RTW brand partners and Bloomingdale's marketing teams.
• Develop seasonal/annual strategic marketing plans aligning resources with priorities.
• Negotiate with brand partners to secure marketing investment and campaign support.
• Identify opportunities to expand partnerships and secure incremental funding.
• Translate merchant strategies into marketing plans delivering measurable impact across channels.

Skills

Director-level experience

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Adobe Analytics

Tools

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Bloomingdale's in New York seeks an Account Director to lead strategy and investment planning across RTW brand partners, merchants, and marketing teams. You will translate commercial objectives into integrated marketing plans and manage executive negotiations to secure investment.

Leads a small team, collaborates with Merchandising, Digital, CRM, and Stores to deliver measurable growth and a seamless customer experience across channels.