Senior Specialist, Brand Partnerships

Company Description

About Us:

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views, with approximately 80% of its audience between the ages of 18 to 40.

Job Description

About the Team:

Reporting to the Lead, Brand Partnerships, the Senior Brand Partnerships Specialist plays a key role within the Global Partnerships Department, managing a portfolio of top tier brand partners. Acting as the account lead, the Senior Specialist will be responsible for the development, execution and reporting of dedicated marketing campaigns on behalf of brand partners, while keeping respective business objectives top of mind. The person will further support the growth of the brand partnership program by building out the funnel of qualified brand partners and leading outreach and pitch efforts.

Why Join Us:

• Manage a portfolio of qualified brands that align with SSENSE brand values.
• Lead the presentation of the partnerships program, marketing proposals on brand calls, and provide creative recommendations.
• Prepare and present impact reports for each brand partnership activation to evaluate success while providing key insights for future growth.
• Achieve own set of business targets including revenue and profit margin, within the annual plan.
• Plan, activate and deliver marketing campaigns through cross departmental collaboration with Partner Programming, Buying, Marketing, Retail, and other relevant key stakeholder teams.

Qualifications

How To Excel In This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in digital marketing or e-commerce, with a proven track record for developing and executing successful marketing campaigns that achieve brand exposure and impact sell through.

• Proven experience managing a portfolio of accounts and budget.

• Experience in Fashion or Retail industry in a similar position (strong asset).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. French is required as it's the langage in Quebec province.

 What Sets You Apart:

• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships.
• Ability to prioritize effectively among competing deliverables.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Additional Information

Perks And Benefits: 

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.

• Parental top up program.

• Generous Employee Discount.

• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.

• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.

• Gender Affirmation Coverage.

• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!

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