Partnership Account Manager

Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline brought the illustrated book market to life with products that were modern and creative. Today, the luxury book market has become an indispensable tool for luxury brands. Beyond "beautiful books" Assouline is invested in the promotion of culture. It has created the "first brand of luxury culture" by opening boutiques where one can discover a world of good taste, excitement and intellect, a place where "culture can be acquired" within a luxurious environment. One can purchase complete book collections as well as objects that belong in contemporary libraries such as perfumed candles and "cabinets of curiosities."

Partnerships at Assouline is a distinctive arm of the company's diverse business streams, dedicated to collaborating with brands and individuals to create bespoke, luxury books. From commemorating anniversaries to narrating brand stories, the Partnerships team oversees every aspect of the client journey - from initial inquiry and budget negotiation to ensuring exceptional service and alignment with Assouline's creative and editorial standards. Operating at the intersection of client relations and creative services, the team manages each partnership with the precision, discretion, and excellence expected of a luxury brand.

Assouline is seeking a detail-oriented
Partnership Account Manager
to join our team. In this role, you will facilitate communication with potential brands by strengthening existing relationships and fostering new collaborations. Additionally, you will assist with the development and execution of the company's new business and forge new publisher relationships with the 'right' decision makers.

Key Responsibilities:

Account Management

• Conduct daily new business calls with perspective partners to understand goals and assess alignment with Assouline business model
• Work cross functionally with leadership and stakeholders to develop project plans per perspective partner
• Serve as dedicated liaison for prospective partners from development of project through to contract execution
• Ensure timely responses to inquiries and requests from partners
• Manage multiple projects through different stages of development to meet tight deadlines
• Conduct strategies outreach to potential partners to promote specific Assouline defined verticals

Proposal Development

• Work cross functionally with leadership and appropriate stakeholders to create creative book project proposals and budgets

Scope Negotiations

• Work cross functionally with leadership to prepare and negotiates scopes to ensure deliverables and finances are aligned
• Communicate scope and deliverable negotiations with client as main liaison and point of contact

Research and Analysis

• Conduct research to identify potential partners and analyze market trends to inform partnership

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all partnership activities, pertaining primarily to call notes, drive organization, and master budget tracking systems

Administrative Tasks

• Perform administrative duties as needed, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and other tasks assigned by leadership
• Regularly updated and maintain partnership databases, ensuring all partner information is current and accurately recorded
• Organize internal team meetings, including sending out invites, preparing meeting rooms, and arranging necessary equipment.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in creative project management, partnerships or creative client services
• Experience working with benchmarks or luxury brands
• Institutional knowledge of current events, possesses ability to identify consumer trends
• Experience managing and negotiating project proposals and budgets
• Impeccable writing and correspondence skills
• Ability to write error-free presentations and letters
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent in communicating clearly and effectively on calls and in meetings
• Skilled at effectively delegating information to internal and external teams
• Financially motivated to ensure budgets are prioritized to meet business objectives
• Schedule oriented to ensure external and internal team milestones/objectives are prioritized and communicated
• Thrives in high pressure environments, adept at managing heavy workloads and responding quickly to unexpected challenges
• Demonstrate sound judgement when making difficult decisions and escalating critical issues to the right stakeholders at the right time

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Motivated - you bring energy to work. You are prepared and excited to maximize your contributions every day.
• Inquisitive - you ask questions to learn the ins and outs of the industry, and you ask yourself what you can be doing better so that you are always growing.
• Detailed - you can deliver accurate details even when you're dealing with a variety of tasks every day.
• Problem Solver - you are adept at breaking problems down, finding creative solutions, and communicating them effectively.
• Adaptable - you remain flexible and resourceful in the face of changing priorities, ensuring you can pivot quickly while maintaining excellence in your work.

Please note: This role is based in our New York office and requires in-person attendance five days a week.

Assouline is an equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $75,000 - $85,000. Pleas note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.