Manager, Strategic Business Development & Partnerships - Art Vertical

ShopMy•New York, NY

3d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will help define and grow ShopMy's art ecosystem by bringing the industry's most influential tastemakers onto the platform. That includes artists, collectors, gallerists, curators, and other voices whose perspective, taste, and communities make them uniquely compelling creators. Owning the art vertical end to end, this person will identify, recruit, onboard, and cultivate top talent. They will also develop strategic partnerships across the art world (including galleries, auction houses, fairs, museums, and other cultural institutions) to expand ShopMy’s presence and create meaningful opportunities for creators, brands, shoppers, and the broader ecosystem.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, talent relations, gallery relations, or a related commercial role within the art world or adjacent cultural industries
Experience working with galleries, artists, collectors, art fairs, or art/media brands
Existing network across the contemporary art world, especially among socially active artists, gallerists, curators, and tastemakers
Proven track record of building relationships and turning a niche network into business outcomes
Excellent communication and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail
Passionate about taste-driven commerce, the creator economy, and the intersection of culture and marketing
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguity-rich environments

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Notion, or similar workflow systems
Experience working in a startup environment
NYC-based is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Own outreach across the art ecosystem: proactively pitching artists, gallerists, collectors, curators, directors, and other art-world figures to join ShopMy
Identify and source right-fit talent: focused on people whose taste translates into commerce
Activate relationships we already have with artists and galleries on the platform and turn them into stronger, more visible participation
Develop art-world partnerships and events that drive onboarding and brand relevance, including editorially resonant moments and intimate industry gatherings
Partner closely with Marketing, Creator, and Brand teams to feature onboarded talent in a way that feels elevated, editorial, and commercially effective