Partnerships & Business Development Associate

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Partnerships & Business Development Associate based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to help build and scale strategic partnerships within an innovative AI-driven technology environment. You will support business development initiatives, partner relationships, and revenue growth efforts from the early stages of the commercial pipeline. Working closely with partnership leaders and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to outreach, account management, and partner activation activities. The position combines business development, operations, communication, and project coordination responsibilities. You will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise partnerships, emerging technology, and fast-moving startup operations. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive and organized professional looking to grow within a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Accountabilities:: The Partnerships & Business Development Associate will support the growth of partnership initiatives by managing prospecting activities, partner relationships, operational workflows, and cross-functional projects. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Conduct prospect research, contact sourcing, and ideal customer profile list building to support business development efforts.

Execute outbound outreach campaigns using CRM and sales engagement tools to generate qualified partnership opportunities.

Create and optimize outreach messaging sequences to increase engagement and drive meetings.

Support demo scheduling, opportunity tracking, and CRM management to maintain accurate pipeline visibility.

Monitor and report outreach performance metrics, including response rates, meetings booked, and conversion activity.

Serve as a point of contact for partner inquiries, account verification, onboarding support, and relationship management.

Maintain accurate partner records and ensure timely follow-up throughout the partner lifecycle.

Support revenue operations through CRM updates, reporting, pipeline tracking, and data organization.

Create and manage partner demo assets, including content preparation, quality checks, and validation workflows.

Collaborate with product, engineering, and technical teams to identify and resolve partner-related issues.

Support strategic partnership initiatives from sourcing and pitching through onboarding and activation.

Assist with conference participation, event logistics, lead tracking, and post-event reporting.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an ambitious early-career professional interested in partnerships, business development, AI technology, and emerging industries. They should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating effectively in a remote environment, and taking initiative in a growing organization.

0–2 years of professional experience or recent graduate in business, marketing, communications, fashion, technology, or a related field.

Strong interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence, fashion, retail, and digital commerce.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create effective outreach messages and communicate with partners professionally.

Highly proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take ownership without constant direction.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple projects and workflows.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity.

Strong remote communication habits, including responsiveness and clear updates through email, Slack, and video meetings.

Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Experience with CRM, sales, or outreach tools such as Salesforce, Apollo, HubSpot, or similar platforms is a plus.

Existing relationships or experience in fashion, retail, technology, or partnerships is a plus.

Additional language skills such as Spanish, French, or Mandarin are a plus.

Benefits:

Remote-first work environment based in the United States.

Competitive full-time compensation and benefits package.

Direct mentorship from experienced partnerships and business development leaders.

Opportunity to own meaningful partnership initiatives from an early stage.

Exposure to enterprise relationships, technology innovation, and industry events.

Hands-on experience contributing to revenue growth and commercial strategy.

Opportunity to grow within a fast-moving AI-focused organization.

Collaborative environment combining technology, creativity, and business impact.

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