Manager of Brand Partnerships

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. We promote self-acceptance and give people the tools they need to feel less alone in the world. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means. We take pride in offering best-in-class benefits, with medical monthly premiums covered by the Company at 100%, employee certification in mental health first aid at work, regular wellness activities, a quarterly makeup stipend, and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Rare Beauty Brand Partnerships Manager will work directly with the SVP of Brand Partnerships and the broader Consumer Marketing team to drive the brand partnership strategy across collaborations, experiential moments, and content initiatives. This role will lead the development of partnership plans and detailed recaps that clearly demonstrate business and brand impact to Rare Beauty leadership and external partners, while supporting Rare Beauty’s mission of “makeup to feel good in” and ensuring the brand remains culturally relevant and ahead of trends. The ideal candidate is resourceful and self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong creative instincts, and understands the importance of diplomacy given the role’s high visibility both internally and externally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interface with external partners to drive the campaigns and collaborations forward, via keeping respective teams updated and organized
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Ops, Product, Regulatory, Creative, and Consumer Marketing teams, as well as external brand partners, to lead end-to-end Brand Partnership campaigns and products from early development through execution and go-to-market, ensuring operational excellence throughout.
• Create GTM plans and lead internal conversations with the Consumer Marketing team related to brand partnerships
• Ensure internal and partner deadlines are met and program budgets are maintained
• Research and proactively share new partnership ideas for the brand that supports the overall Marketing strategy
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 5– 7 years of experience in partner and brand management
• Agency experience preferred as this role required multi-tasking and the ability to move within different programs simultaneously
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Lives and breathes culture
• Knowledge of what brands and cultural moments speak to Millennial and Gen Z audience(s)
• Comfortable in a small team environment and working cross functionally in a larger format

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Onsite work at events
• Travel