Manager, Non-Endemic Partnerships

Saks Fifth Avenue • Direct, TX

4d • $95,790 - $139,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This open position is for an experienced Account Manager, and client liaison, who will own the operational side of non-endemic partnership marketing executions across Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. In this role, you will manage full-funnel campaigns with brands and partners across diverse industries, including Travel, Entertainment, Automotive, Financial Services, CPG, Consumer Electronics and more.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter, driven by results. They must possess exceptional project management and organizational skills, flawless attention to detail, and have a passion for bringing complex, high-visibility partnerships to life.

This role will act as both an internal liaison, as well as an external-facing representative, so effective communication skills are crucial. The variety of initiatives also requires strong partnership across the organization; with Store Visual, Integrated Marketing, Merchandising, Events & Experiences, Legal, Finance, Creative, and more; and as a result, this role will afford tremendous exposure to many areas of the business.

The role will prove challenging, demanding and fast-paced, requiring juggling numerous projects and responsibilities. To succeed, this person must be energetic, a team player, motivated by challenges (and problem solving), and eager to jump in with both feet.

Requirements

• 3–5 years work experience with a background in marketing, strategic partnerships, business development, or e-commerce
• Proven track record in cross-functional project management, with the ability to build schedules and keep cross-departmental teams aligned on deliverables
• Exceptional organizational skills with extreme attention to detail, showing a proven ability to manage complex, multi-touch project timelines
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strongly analytical and data-focused, with deep proficiency in campaign metrics, and post-campaign reporting
• Self-starting, highly motivated, and eager to initiate and own new projects
• Achievement-oriented and results-driven with a clear focus on operational excellence.
• Willingness and flexibility to work on-site during live events and activations as needed
• Collaborative and enthusiastic about being part of a dynamic, tight-knit team environment
• High-proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace (GSuite).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of key industries in verticals such as CPG, financial services, auto, retail, travel, entertainment, consumer electronics and more.

Responsibilities

• Lead Campaign Execution: Own the full lifecycle of non-endemic partnership executions across ELG banners (Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman)
• Project Management & Timelines: Create, develop, and drive detailed roadmaps and timelines for each campaign
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments (Integrated Marketing, Events, Merchants, Store Visual, Private Client, Creative) to gather cross-team buy-in and drive cohesive executions across all campaign touchpoints
• Deal Onboarding & Intake: Partner with the AVP of Partnerships to translate campaign deliverables and client objectives into actionable execution roadmaps
• Account Management: Serve as the primary liaison for brand partners, keeping clients informed throughout campaign development, triaging any issues or changes, and managing deliverables throughout the program lifecycle
• Event & Activation Delivery: Oversee both short-term and long-term multi-channel partnerships, attending on-site events and activations as needed to ensure flawless execution
• Budget Governance: Maintain strict budgets for each program, tracking program expenses to ensure all activations are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively
• Account Renewal & Growth: Identify post-campaign upsell or renewal opportunities by demonstrating clear campaign impact, supporting long-term partner retention
• Post-Campaign Reporting: Evaluate campaign ROI, gather analytics and insights from internal teams, and package performance results into visually compelling, externally facing recap decks for clients and internal stakeholders
• Industry Insights & Research: Stay at the forefront of industry trends to continuously optimize partnership execution strategies.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed