Brand Partnerships Manager (Fashion & Culture)
London (Hybrid)
We’re currently recruiting on behalf of a leading UK media platform specialising in sneakers, fashion, and street culture for an experienced Brand Partnerships Manager to join their growing commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in fashion and lifestyle, developing creative partnerships and campaigns that connect brands with highly engaged audiences.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving new business and growing commercial partnerships across brands, media agencies, and PR agencies. You’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities and building relationships through to pitching, negotiating, and closing deals, working closely with internal creative teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in media sales or brand partnerships, an established industry network, and a proactive, commercially driven mindset. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can take ownership, build meaningful relationships, and play a direct role in business growth.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business opportunities across leading brands, media agencies, and PR agencies within the fashion, lifestyle, and streetwear sectors
- Leverage existing industry relationships to open doors, secure meetings, and generate new commercial opportunities
- Proactively identify and engage prospective partners through outreach, networking, and industry events
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, taking ownership of opportunities from initial conversations through to pitch, negotiation, and close
- Develop a deep understanding of prospective partners' objectives, identifying opportunities to deliver creative and commercially effective campaigns
- Respond to inbound briefs and collaborate closely with internal creative teams to develop compelling proposals and partnership concepts
- Lead client meetings and pitches, confidently presenting partnership opportunities, audience insights, and creative solutions
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with brand and agency partners, identifying opportunities for account growth
- Work towards individual new business and revenue targets, contributing to wider commercial growth
- Represent the business at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities
Requirements
- Proven experience in media sales, brand partnerships, or a related commercial role
- Established network of relationships across relevant brands, media agencies, and PR agencies
- Demonstrable track record of generating new business, developing commercial opportunities, and driving revenue growth
- Experience selling media, content, creative campaigns, or brand partnerships
- Strong understanding of the fashion, sneaker, streetwear, and wider lifestyle landscape
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with confidence pitching to senior stakeholders
- Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of the full sales process
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
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Brand Partnerships Manager (Fashion & Culture) employer: SUMO
At SUMO, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity and collaboration thrive. As the UK's leading creator economy recruitment agency, we offer our employees unique opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced environment, all while being based in the vibrant town of Bromley. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we foster a supportive culture that values innovation and encourages team members to take ownership of their roles, making it an exciting place to build a meaningful career.
