Aimé Leon Dore · 1 month ago
Partnerships Director
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expAimé Leon Dore is looking for a Partnerships Director to join their team. This role will shape and lead the company's partnerships and collaborations, working cross-functionally to bring strategic partnerships to life from ideation to launch.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Develop and own a multi-year partnership strategy that aligns with broader brand and business goals, identifying whitespace opportunities for innovative and disruptive collaborations
Proactively identify and vet partnership opportunities based on brand fit, commercial potential, creative scope, and long-term relationship value
Stay ahead of emerging industry trends and evolving consumer behaviors to ensure partnerships remain relevant, forward-thinking, and impactful
Identify organic and culturally compatible sponsor opportunities for existing brand initiatives to increase brand visibility
Ensure that partnerships are financially viable and drive on all negotiation points
Report regularly to executive leadership on pipeline progress, performance metrics, and partnership ROI
Act as the central point of contact between ALD and external partners, managing communications and expectations with clarity and professionalism
Manage the entire lifecycle of partnership projects—from concept development and pitch presentations through negotiations, contract execution, product development, and go-to-market rollouts
Lead partnership deal structuring, working closely with Legal to manage contracts, licensing agreements, and intellectual property considerations
Oversee production and operational timelines, ensuring collaboration efforts are executed flawlessly, on time, and within budget
Analyze partnership performance post-launch, gathering insights to refine future strategies and improve effectiveness
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and KPIs to ensure accountability, alignment, and effectiveness across all partnership initiatives across departments within the company
Create and continuously improve internal processes, frameworks, and toolkits to streamline partnership scouting, onboarding, and execution
Partner with Product and Creative teams to ensure all collaborations maintain design excellence, brand consistency, and product feasibility
Align with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and revenue modeling for partnership projects; collaborate with Legal on all compliance, rights, and deliverables
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, brand marketing, business development, or integrated marketing
Demonstrated success in launching high-profile, multi-stakeholder collaborations from scratch with measurable brand and business impact
Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle inclusive of design and sketch review, as well as the entire marketing creative processes, and go-to-market mechanics
Strong background in negotiating and managing complex contracts, licensing/IP agreements, and cross-sector initiatives
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in ambiguity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at pitching, presenting, and relationship-building
Company
Aimé Leon Dore
Created in 2014, Aimé Leon Dore is a lifestyle, sport and ready-to-wear brand based out of Queens, New York.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Giacomo Di Mattia
Chief Financial Officer
Anthony C.
Chief Operating Officer
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