Head of Strategic Brand Partnerships

Select Management Group•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$135,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Select Management Group is a talent management firm representing more than 500 creators across platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, and executing more than 20,000 brand partnerships annually. The Head of Strategic Brand Partnerships will lead the partnerships division, set its strategy, own execution, and grow the division as a major revenue driver for the company’s talent. The role includes providing regular updates to leadership on overall divisional performance. The position is responsible for revenue goals and sales execution across the full partnership lifecycle, developing relationships with brands and industry stakeholders, and working with Talent Managers to create authentic campaigns and long-term businesses for creators. The leader will identify new opportunities across Select’s broader business, drive pitching and negotiations, analyze performance, and mentor and scale the partnerships team.

Requirements

10+ years driving revenue through strategic partnerships.
Proven record of exceeding targets and closing complex deals while leading a team.
Experience leading high-value negotiations and managing sophisticated partnership agreements from strategy through execution.
Strong, active relationships with partnership decision-makers and key industry leaders.
Deep understanding of digital media, creator-led campaigns, paid amplification, integrated marketing, and the evolving media landscape.
Entrepreneurial, action-oriented approach and willingness to take ownership and build revenue streams.
Strong organization and ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the creator economy, ideally at an established talent management company, talent agency, or creator-focused company.
Agency- or brand-side background in branded content.
Platform partnership experience with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or similar platforms.
Experience placing creator-led shows or original IP with streamers or networks.

Responsibilities

Own Select’s brand partnerships strategy, revenue goals, and sales execution across the full partnership lifecycle.
Develop and deepen relationships with brands, agencies, publicists, and industry decision-makers to connect talent with brands.
Work with Talent Managers to craft authentic campaigns and build sustainable, long-term businesses for creators.
Source new business opportunities and build a pipeline of sponsorships, integrations, and talent opportunities to meet quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Collaborate with Select’s Leadership team and internal and external stakeholders to set targets and align strategy.
Use industry knowledge, insights, trends, and data to identify opportunities across live events, film and television, podcasting, publishing, sports, and consumer ventures, and shape partnership strategy from concept through execution.
Drive pipelines and pitching, negotiate effectively, and complete performance analysis to achieve strong business outcomes.
Lead and mentor the brand partnerships team and scale it alongside the company’s expertise.
Provide leadership with regular updates on the division’s overall performance.