Brand & Partnerships Manager

About Kitsch

Kitsch is a certified female and minority-owned global beauty brand available in over 32,000 retailers across 92 countries. Our mission is to create essential beauty products that help people feel exceptional. We seek individuals who share that passion and energy for their work.

Role Overview

In the position of Brand & Partnerships Manager, you will spearhead Kitsch's brand partnership initiatives. You will manage the complete partner pipeline, lead activation campaigns and outbound mailers, maintain partner press relations, and ensure that every product launch has effective partnership-driven moments. Additionally, you will oversee and mentor our Brand Partnerships Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the partnership pipeline from identifying potential partners, conducting evaluations, negotiating contracts, to finalizing agreements.
• Ensure all ongoing partnerships progress according to detailed plans and timelines without delays.
• Propose well-researched co-marketing ideas to the Director along with clear recommendations.
• Maintain and regularly update the priority partner list proactively for review.
• Create briefs and detailed timelines for major product launches, starting 8 to 10 weeks prior to launch.
• Ensure every significant product launch includes associated partnership or earned media elements.
• Coordinate on-brand activations and external mailer campaigns, maintaining schedule adherence and alignment with briefs.
• Liaise with the influencer team to ensure seamless collaboration and avoid any missed opportunities.
• Serve as the primary press contact for brand partners, crafting partner-facing documents such as one-sheets, press releases, and talking points.
• Provide monthly reports on partnership pipeline status and activation outcomes to the Director before being prompted.
• Supervise and develop the Brand Partnerships Coordinator by setting clear priorities, offering constructive feedback, and supporting professional growth.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience successfully managing a partnership development process from initial outreach through deal closure.
• Expertise in leading go-to-market execution, including creating briefs, managing timelines, and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable acting as the main press liaison for partners with strong writing skills for partner communications.
• Proven ability to manage and nurture direct reports.

Location

This is a fully remote position based in the United States.