Business Development Partner - Chicago

The RealReal•Chicago, IL

1d•$100,000 - $112,000•Remote

About The Position

The Business Development Partner is responsible for driving new consignor acquisition by growing TRR brand awareness, customer loyalty and community footprint at the local level. This role involves executing localized partnerships, marketing campaigns, experiential/revenue focused events, and external community outreach for a specific market area.

Requirements

5+ years of direct experience in business development, grassroots marketing, community outreach, or a related field.
Located in or willing to relocate to the physical territory of the geographically assigned market (initially an at-home role).
Currently in an individual contributor, Concierge role with a New Consignor goal (LM or SMLM) for at least 1+ years.
Hit or exceed both unit quota and New Consignor goal for the past 1+ years.
Strategic networking skills with the ability to develop, execute, and critically analyze a local marketing plan.
Proven track record for effectively pitching new partnership & event concepts.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of how local marketing can positively impact our supply GMV.
Superior planning, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage a flexible work schedule to maximize contribution and impact; Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary to support area events.
Ability to excel with autonomy in an ambiguous environment.
Strategic planning skills with the ability to understand the big picture while organizing and executing on detailed level.
High standards for quality and speed, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the brand and be a collaborative, positive team player.
A growth mindset: proven record of leveraging past learnings and encouraging new ideas and smart risk-taking for self and others.
A shared commitment to core values of Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy.
Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned area to support teams.
Genuine enthusiasm for fashion and style.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing
Established contacts in local market
Luxury sales experience
Partnerships experience

Responsibilities

Foster partnerships with brand-relevant local businesses, philanthropic organizations, and community influencers to generate new consignors.
Plan and execute events in the community that drive the supply of consigned goods and increase brand awareness.
Leverage social platforms to build awareness of the brand and mission on a local level, researching and identifying topics that will appeal to the target consignor base and generate engagement.
Optimize brand perception through quality execution of events and partnerships.
Manage a quarterly budget and ensure ROI/revenue goals for the market are achieved.
Leverage the retail team as applicable in the outreach process to build excitement and support for upcoming events by educating the team on the organization or cause and the opportunity for impact.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.