Partnerships Associate, Curated
$70-100k
Online shopping recommendation service
Job no longer available
Online shopping recommendation service
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$70-100k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To connect passionate experts and consumers so that they find the perfect product together.
Role
Who you are
- You’re passionate about our mission and excited by the idea of joining a high growth start-up in the e-commerce space
- You have ~3 years of experience in a fast-paced, external facing role, with a track record of working quickly and delivering results
- You’re scrappy, creative, and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment
- You’re a problem solver with solid business acumen who’s comfortable working with limited guidance - you can take direction and run with it, but know when to pause and ask for direction
- You have experience with social commerce apps as a user and/or creator
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Partnerships Associate to join our Business Development team who is not only excited to work in a fast-paced tech environment but also has an exceptional work ethic. The Business Development team is responsible for the expansion of brand partners on our platform for both existing and new verticals
- We are seeking a Partnerships Associate to scout and onboard fresh and exciting brands into our marketplace. If you have a keen eye for what's next in consumer trends and love the challenge of introducing new brands to a dynamic platform, this position is tailor-made for you
- This role will require significant travel (~20% of time) for industry trade shows, brand meetings, HQ visits, etc
- Brand Outreach:
- Source new brands to expand our marketplace offering
- Conduct cold outreach to target brands through social media, outbound channels, and industry events
- Pitch brands on our value proposition and understand key requirements of existing partners (e.g., payment terms, integration, etc.)
- Partner Management:
- Develop lasting relationships with brand partners, ensuring their smooth integration and success on our platform
- Communicate proactively to cross-functional teams on product improvements to improve the brand experience
- Market Insight:
- Become the go-to expert on your vertical, including new and emerging brands and product categories, customer shopping behavior, influencers, and product nuances
- Stay ahead of consumer trends and leverage this knowledge to bring in brands that will excite our customers
Our take
Curated is a marketplace that allows shoppers to chat with experts before purchasing a product. It specializes in the sports industry and hires skiing, snowboarding, golfing, cycling, fishing and tennis experts to help shoppers find the right product for their needs.
Talking to a Curated expert is free, and shoppers only have to pay for the product they choose to purchase, though the company does suggest that shoppers add a 5% to 10% tip to thank the expert they have spoken to. In short, Curated offers a cost-friendly solution for shoppers who want advice on luxury goods, but don't have the time or desire to visit a physical or specialist store.
Curated uses AI to pair shoppers with the right experts, with shoppers able to talk to their expert via text, video chat, or through the curated website. Though it does face the challenge of converting customers who enjoy a luxury in-store experience to a digital concierge, it is certainly a compelling option for the increasing numbers of consumers choosing digital convenience for their shopping needs, and need only keep adding new products to remain so.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2021
$75m
SERIES C
Apr 2021
$39m
SERIES B
Total funding: $141.5m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare - medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available
- Paid vacation time and holidays
- Generous paid parental and family leave
- Ample opportunities to get outside and adventure with Curated
- Significant discounts on the best gear out there
- Hybrid workplace and remote-friendly culture
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Convenient HQ right near Caltrain. Well-stocked, dog-friendly, and full of laughs
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Eduardo Vivas
(CEO)Eduardo started their career by co-founding Social Hour in September 2005, before working as CPO of Bright.com for 2 years. They then spent 3 years as Head of Product at LinkedIn before co-founding Curated as CEO in August 2017.
Alex Vauthey
(CSO)Having studied at Carnegie Mellon, Alex spent 5 years as a T-Systems Senior Consultant and 6 at Application Networks as Director of Engineering. They worked at LinkedIn from 2005 until 2017, when they co-founded Curated.
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