Acquisition Account Manager - Experiences, NYC
About The Position
Maleda Tech is seeking an experienced Acquisition Account Manager to support the growth of a high-impact experiences marketplace by identifying, pitching, and onboarding compelling local activities in New York City. This role sits within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and focuses on sourcing high-quality experiences that bring people together in meaningful, real-world ways. You will own the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle—from lead generation and pitch through onboarding, optimization, and early-stage host success. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in ambiguity, understands cultural trends, and enjoys building something from the ground up.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in acquisition, partnerships, account management, sales, or supply-focused roles
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- Deep knowledge of the New York City market and its cultural landscape
- Strong eye for quality, trend-spotting, and market shifts
- Proven ability to deliver results against KPIs and business targets
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
- Experience collaborating across creative, technical, and business teams
- Proficiency with CRM and organizational tools (e.g., Salesforce, Airtable or similar)
Nice To Haves
- Strong interest or background in the local food scene is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Market Insight
- Identify, research, and source high-quality local experiences aligned with the city’s culture and demand trends
- Stay current on travel, entertainment, food & beverage, arts, and hospitality trends
- Build and maintain city-specific lead pipelines, including “off-the-beaten-path” opportunities
- Sales & Acquisition
- Pitch the value proposition to prospective experience hosts and partners
- Develop experience concepts, structure run-of-show details, and manage leads through the acquisition funnel
- Own and manage a personal book of business with full accountability for outcomes
- Use creative strategies to overcome friction and accelerate acquisition timelines
- Optimization & Retention
- Support newly onboarded hosts through their first 3–6 months, ensuring a strong launch
- Advise on pricing, availability, merchandising, and experience optimization
- Drive early retention and success for priority hosts
- Collaboration & Communication
- Partner cross-functionally with business, operations, design, and leadership stakeholders
- Provide regular updates, surface risks, and contribute to solution-oriented problem solving
- Build compelling business cases to address blockers and improve efficiency
- Tracking & Reporting
- Maintain accurate data hygiene across CRM and tracking tools
- Report on performance trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement
- Stay aligned with best practices, training updates, and operational standards
- Quality & Brand Alignment
- Ensure all sourced experiences meet established quality and taste standards
- Align supply acquisition with broader brand and marketplace goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
