What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Brand Partnerships position at Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.?
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Job Description Location: New York, NY Job Title: Brand Partnerships Manager Location: New York City Reports to: GM, VETTE Type: Full-Time About VETTE VETTE is a two-sided marketplace connecting brands to creator talent and their audiences at scale and providing creators with intuitive tools to build their own online specialty stores. VETTE’s mission is to reshape how people shop by uniting trusted editorial voices, top-tier global brands, and AI-powered merchandising tools into one seamless, content-driven commerce experience.VETTE is a new venture from Condé Nast, powered by the company;s global reach, cultural influence, and commerce expertise. Role Overview We’re seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven Brand Partnerships Manager to lead and grow our brand and vendor ecosystem. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day relationships with our brand partners — ensuring success through onboarding, strategy development, merchandising alignment, and actionable insights. This is a high-impact role perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of luxury, creators, and digital commerce. Key Responsibilities Merchandising Leadership Curate and manage a compelling brand and product assortment aligned with creator network, brand commerce strategy and customer demand Analyze sales, inventory, and customer data to inform merchandising decisions Collaborate with marketing and content teams to optimize product listings and promotional strategies Stay up to date with fashion trends and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities Client Success & Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned brand/vendor partners. Build and maintain trusted relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and retention. Lead regular performance check-ins and strategic business reviews. Strategy & Optimization Collaborate with brands to develop and optimize creator-led strategies that drive sales and engagement. Identify new opportunities for collaboration, exposure, and performance improvement. Technology Onboarding Own the onboarding process for new brand partners — ensuring seamless integration with our platform, tools, and processes. Provide training and support around VETTE’s capabilities and best practices. Insights Partner with brands to curate product assortments aligned with creator and audience demand. Provide ongoing sales and merchandising insights to help partners make data-driven decisions. Collaborate closely with internal teams (creator partnerships, content, product) to surface relevant data and inform future platform features. Qualifications 4-year Bachelor of Arts Degree 4–6 years of experience in merchandising/buying at a DTC brand, multi-brand retailer or marketplace. Leading brand partnerships, account management, or client success. Deep knowledge of the luxury and premium fashion, beauty, or lifestyle space. Experience working with or alongside creators, influencers, or affiliates in a commercial capacity. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, marketing, and creator teams. Passionate about the future of commerce, creator economy, and emerging digital trends. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. The expected base salary range for this position is from $77k - $95k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation. What happens next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan. At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all. For more information, please visit condenast.com and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer for Twitter and @condenastcareers for Instagram.
Salary : $77,000 - $95,000
