Activate Talent is hiring a Partnerships & Events Specialist

Partnerships & Events Specialist Job Type: Remote, Full-Time (PST Hours) About the Role We’re looking for a culturally connected, creatively driven Partnerships & Events Specialist to help bring our brand to life through strategic collaborations and elevated experiences. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of partnerships, experiential marketing, and brand strategy—ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands how to translate cultural trends into meaningful, revenue-driving activations. You’ll play a key role in executing global partnership strategies and immersive brand experiences across digital and retail touchpoints, ensuring every activation enhances customer experience and strengthens brand relevance. What You’ll Do Partnerships & Relationship Management - Build and manage long-term relationships with brand partners, agencies, and collaborators - Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring strong communication and alignment Campaign & Activation Execution - Lead end-to-end execution of co-marketing campaigns, including digital, retail, and IRL activations - Develop and launch co-branded content, events, and experiential moments Negotiation & Deal Structuring - Identify partnership opportunities, initiate outreach, and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements - Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize contracts Experiential & Event Production - Execute high-impact events and activations across global markets - Manage vendors, timelines, budgets, and on-site execution with precision Performance Tracking & Optimization - Track KPIs such as engagement, ROI, traffic, and revenue contribution - Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights for future improvements Cultural Insight & Brand Alignment - Stay ahead of trends across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and design - Identify culturally relevant opportunities and ensure all partnerships align with brand positioning Partner Enablement - Equip partners with the tools, briefs, and resources needed to effectively represent the brand What We’re Looking For Qualifications & Experience - 3+ years of experience in partnerships, brand marketing, or event management - Proven track record executing partnerships, campaigns, and activations end-to-end - Experience working cross-functionally with creative, PR, legal, retail, and digital teams Core Skills - Strong project management and operational execution skills - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities - Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously - Data-driven mindset with experience in measuring and optimizing campaign performance Creative & Strategic Thinking - Deep cultural awareness across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and adjacent spaces - Strong creative ideation skills with the ability to translate insights into impactful activations - Ability to balance brand storytelling with commercial outcomes Soft Skills - High emotional intelligence and relationship-building ability - Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented - Comfortable influencing stakeholders without direct authority Nice to Have - Experience in premium or DTC brands (fashion, jewelry, beauty, lifestyle) - Exposure to global partnerships or influencer collaborations - Hands-on experience with experiential marketing and retail activations - Strong presentation skills and experience creating compelling pitch decks - Existing network of vendors, creatives, and event partners