Manager, Talent & Partnerships

Partnerships Manager

WME Fashion is the world's preeminent cultivator of talent, curator of experiences, and creator of brand partnerships across the fashion, luxury & beauty ecosystem. Our robust global portfolio includes Art + Commerce, IMG Models, and The Wall Group.

The Role and What You'll Do :

The Partnerships Manager is responsible for driving revenue-generating partnerships for IMG Models. This role oversees the development, negotiation, and execution of brand deals on behalf of our roster of models. Additionally, the Partnerships Manager serves as the primary point of contact for brands, managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes that elevate our talent and meet brand objectives.

Partnership Strategy & Development

• Develop and execute partnership strategies that align models with relevant brand partners across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, with a specialized focus on contemporary fashion and non-endemic brands.
• Lead proactive outreach to brand partners and secure new business opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with brand managers, agencies, and PR teams to expand the partnership pipeline.
• Identify cultural moments, industry trends, and brand launches to strategically position artists.

Deal Execution & Negotiation

Relationship Management

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Reporting & Insights

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How We Work :

WME Group is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum : $75,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state / local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum : $100,000 annually