Director of Partnerships

Position: Partnerships Director

Reports To: Principal

Job Details: Full-time

Compensation: $130,000 - $200,000 inclusive of base salary & bonus/commission

Location: Hybrid in-studio in Austin, TX or NYC office

ABOUT US

Interact is a branding agency that connects deep industry knowledge with data-driven insights to produce wildly effective design systems. Our work connects the dots between design and culture, between creativity and community. We are a small, fast-paced agency that runs on hustle and passion and are constantly seeking hardworking, self-starting thought-leaders who can focus and thrive in a creative environment. Interact-ers enjoy a flexible remote-hybrid environment with offices in Austin and NYC.

Do you want to join a growing creative studio where culture and design come together?

Let’s see if this opportunity is right for you [or someone you know]!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in New Business initiatives including but not limited to: prospective client meetings, formulation of approach, proposal writing, helping to push our creative/strategy team to think differently/more nimbly where possible & internal resourcing efforts
• Work closely with agency leadership to identify prospective partnerships & cultivate relationships/leads
• Travel to tradeshows, new business meetings, networking events as necessary
• Assist in shaping the structure, processes, workflow & principles of the agency
• Provide oversight &/or mentorship to new business counterparts
• Regularly inform the Agency Principal and Creative Services leadership on prospective project status
• Interpret and articulate new client needs to agency team members.
• Proactively guide new clients through the beginning projects. Educate, set and enforce boundaries where appropriate.
• Cultivate strong relationships with external partners and internal teams.
• Effectively and independently manage time and workload. Exercise excellent judgment while maintaining a sense of urgency and adeptly managing changing priorities.
• Lead meetings in a professional, efficient, confident and effective manner.
• Regularly go above and beyond expectations of agency and prospective client - you are the first line of defense in bringing in new opportunities to Interact.
• Work to identify opportunities with our existing clients and ways that we can continue to help them succeed through cross-departmental conversations
• Be a valued and trusted resource and confidante while staying up to date on relevant cultural trends pertaining to the food/bev industry, branding/design, innovations, and sustainability to better inform partnership conversations
• Confidently and effectively present to all audiences (from multinationals to entrepreneurs)
• Integrate the “brand in hand, brand in the world, brand in mind” thesis in order to continue to expand agency capabilities and project scopes
• Be an active part and inspire thought leadership at Interact
• Establish the cross functional relationship between creative, account, and strategy to ensure you’re pulling in the appropriate resources when having new business conversations
• Critically approach internal communications
• Continue to develop the Interact brief and process
• Continue the Interact philosophy and principles as the agency and landscape shifts
• Understand and participate in the creative process as necessary/required

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in the branding and/or advertising industry
• Experience leading and supporting various types of projects from start to finish
• Strong experience in new business and client management
• Previous experience in a leadership at a director level
• Occasional travel required for meetings and events

KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Love meeting new people and forming meaningful relationships with your colleagues and clients
• Have a pulse on culture; what’s cool, new, trending, on the out
• Thrive in fast-paced environments
• Ability to sell in the agency’s core principles and what makes us different
• Eloquently speak to the type of work we’re doing and the trajectory of the agency
• Crave learning new things and thinking strategically
• Dive into challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
• Consider yourself detail oriented, organized, and a strong communicator
• Get excited about wildly effective branding/design solutions

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Highly competitive health care, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents
• Healthcare Flex Savings Account option
• Paid parental leave
• Access to a 401K plan and company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Sick days
• 4+ weeks paid holiday closures including Interact Disconnect Day and Dec holiday break
• Summer Fridays - studio closes at 1PM MST
• MacBook laptops & necessary equipment provided
• Remote work flexibility with hybrid offices in Austin and NYC
• Mind Reset Stipend - $100/quarter to refresh your body and mind
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to make an impact at a growing company working with well-known brands

COMPENSATION

$130,000 - $200,000 inclusive of bonus/commission

Starting base salary depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

This position is eligible for bonus pay.

EEOC STATEMENT

Interact Brands is committed to equitable hiring and employment practices and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Ready to Apply? Click here and fill out the form. If your qualifications are a match for this role, someone from the Interact hiring team will reach out!