Brand Partnerships Coordinator

About WESSCO International

WESSCO International is a B2B marketing firm and supplier with over 40 years of experience facilitating branded partnerships primarily in the travel and hospitality sectors. The company acts as a vital connection among worldwide airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and top brands in fashion, beauty, skincare, lifestyle, and consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Role Overview

The Brand Partnerships Coordinator supports the Global Director of Brand Partnerships by building and managing relationships with prominent brands globally. This entry-to-mid level role involves guiding collaborations from initial contact through to implementation, enhancing the traveler experience with high-profile brand partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach, follow-up communication, and nurturing of key brand partnerships globally.
• Conduct research to identify potential brand partners in diverse international markets.
• Understand and map brand advertising goals to relevant WESSCO partnership opportunities.
• Maintain a detailed and updated database of brand information and insights.
• Support agreement preparation, ensure compliance, and manage documentation archiving.
• Keep updated on trends in advertising, travel, and consumer branding.
• Work collaboratively with partners and internal teams to develop branded products for travelers, including skincare and soft goods.
• Oversee brand collaborations through multi-year contracts from inception to completion phases.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for events linked to brand initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning related to brand partnerships, product development, and sponsorship projects.
• Provide brand education and resources to WESSCO’s global sales teams.
• Support preparation and representation at industry trade shows across multiple continents.
• Manage logistics such as conference planning, sample shipments, and expense tracking.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Between 1 to 5 years experience in industries like fashion, beauty, CPG, advertising sales, business development, product development, or rapidly growing startups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable delivering presentations to senior brand stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects across various time zones concurrently.
• A keen interest in global brands, travel, and consumer market trends.
• Additional language proficiencies are advantageous.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Fully remote work setting offering flexible hours.
• Preference for candidates residing in key global brand centers such as New York, Milan, Paris, or London.
• Travel requirements around 20% for domestic and international visits including trade shows and meetings.
• Comprehensive paid leave including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 annually, inclusive of performance bonuses and potential increases based on project achievements.

Additional Information

This position is exclusively open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, excluding residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia. Applicants can expect a response within two weeks if progressing in the hiring process. Those not contacted are encouraged to consider other future roles but are wished well in their job search endeavors.