Description
NewGen is a social-first creative and creator agency that stands at the forefront of culture, creators and community.
On a mission to challenge outdated advertising methodologies, and present a new way of doing things, it exists to revolutionize social connections, making advertising more relevant, engaging, fun, and effective.
With its genesis as a gaming influencer agency, it has honed its community expertise, connecting with modern consumers in a way that aligns with how it interacts, share, and make decisions in the digital age.
Want to join the team, here are our three non-negotiables.
- Input - Join in, take part, be heard and contribute, team members looking for an easy ride won't succeed here.
- Output - Focus on quality, if you're not happy with what we're creating then stop and ask why. Everything we create should be good enough for your portfolio.
- Together - Most importantly, achieve it together! Not feeling it, that's okay we're one team and support each other every step of the way. No egos. No judgment.
What's it like in the New York office?
- Startup culture in a larger agency group. Our New York office will be the starting point for NewGen in the US. We'll be a startup business with the backing of a well-established agency in the UK, giving us the best of both worlds.
- Hybrid culture - As a start-up in the US we know the importance of face time regularly. We equally understand the importance of flexibility. Our US team will be required in office 3 days a week minimum.
- We're based in central Manhattan, so right in the Hustle and Bustle.
Job Overview We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Partnerships Director to lead our business development efforts, forge new relationships, and expand our network of brand partners. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for social media and influencer marketing, skilled in creating mutually beneficial partnerships, and capable of driving revenue growth through collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partnership Development: Identify, prospect, and secure new brand partnerships that align with our agency's services and vision.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a partnership strategy that supports business objectives, including revenue targets and market expansion.
- Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, managing ongoing relationships to ensure satisfaction and success.
- Collaboration: Work closely with our creative, influencer, and social media teams to develop proposals, deliver pitches, and execute innovative campaigns that meet client goals.
- Market Insights: Stay informed on industry trends, competitors, and market opportunities to identify and approach high-potential partners.
- Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations and ensure mutually beneficial terms for both the agency and our partners.
- Reporting & Analysis: Track partnership performance, analyze data, and provide actionable insights to improve future collaboration opportunities.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a business development, partnerships, or sales leadership role within the social media, influencer marketing, or digital agency space.
- Strong understanding of influencer marketing, social media platforms, and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, build, and manage long-term partnerships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Strong network within the social media, brand, or marketing sectors is a must.
If you're passionate about influencer marketing, social media, and building meaningful partnerships that drive results, we'd love to hear from you!
Requirements
Our interview process
At NewGen we're looking for deeply passionate people who want to work with us as much as we want to work with them. Our process focuses on assessing a variety of skill sets and helps both you and us to understand if we're making the right decision. When we bring someone into the team we want to work with them for years, so the process is particularly important.
Stage One (30 mins)
Let's get to know each other.
An informal chat, firstly giving you the opportunity to ask questions about the role and find out more about the business, then we'll ask you three questions.
- Why do you want to work for Kairos?
- Why do you think you're right for this role?
- What were your biggest challenges and biggest successes in your previous role?
Stage Two (One hour - face to face if possible)
Let's get serious for a second.
An interview in front of two NewGen teammates. This stage will focus on your skillset, and ability to deliver the work and we'll ask questions about your specific experience aligned to the role. Some questions you may be asked are:
- Where do you think the biggest opportunities lie for NewGen in 2025 when it comes to commercial development?
- What is one area you see social agencies have major room for improvement to help drive the commercial agenda?
- What are the common tactics you deploy in order to generate commercial opportunities, and how do you translate those tactics into tangible outcomes?
Stage Three (One hour - face-to-face required, this is a hybrid role)
Would you like a glass of water?
A task and presentation in front of all three people from Stage One & Two. We use this task to understand core competencies:
- Ability to pitch and your professional communication style.
- Ability to create pitch decks / communicate your ideas visually.
- Understanding of data and insights, we'll provide you with the data don't worry.
The task will present you with one of our core commercial challenges and give you the opportunity to present back a strategy of how you would address it, alongside developing a plan of how you would intend to maximise success in your role in the first 3 months.
If you're not successful at this stage we'll commit to providing full detailed feedback about your presentation, explaining why we've moved forward with someone else.
If you have any questions about this process please feel free to drop us a line.
Benefits
Benefits
Salary range $120,000-$200,000
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources