Partly.com is hiring a
Brand Partnerships Manager

Note: Partly's headquarters are in Christchurch (NZ) and London (UK), but we have employees across APAC and Europe.

Partly's mission is to connect the world's parts and we're doing that by building the first global platform for replacement parts, starting with auto parts. Our big vision is to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future where waste is eliminated and all replacement parts are universally searchable, accessible and available to all.

Founded by ex-Rocket Lab engineers, we utilise bleeding-edge technology to solve challenging but exciting problems that make a huge impact in a $1.9 trillion industry. We've more than tripled our team over the last 12 months and expect to double in size again over the coming 12 months. We're a global team spanning both Europe and Australasia.

We provide a scalable digital infrastructure solution to some of the world's largest businesses and the most exciting startups. Partly's solutions are integrated across hundreds of companies globally, providing the backbone for cataloguing and managing parts online.

Our investors in Blackbird Ventures (Canva, CultureAmp etc.), Square Peg, Octopus Ventures, Hillfarrance, Icehouse, Peter Beck (Rocket Lab), Akshay Kothari (Notion Co-Founder) and Dylan Field (Figma Co-Founder).

We're continuing to build a world-class team and ensuring Partly is a place where people can do the best work of their lives. We're proud of the culture we've built at Partly, and our values are lived throughout every experience.

As a Brand Partnerships Manager at Partly, you'll be at the forefront of our expansion strategy, collaborating with auto parts manufacturers to seamlessly integrate their catalogues into Partly.

Your expertise in the auto parts industry and your ability to nurture relationships will be key in driving our growth. Reporting directly to the Brand Acquisition Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the world’s largest and most comprehensive parts catalogue.

• Cultivate Brand Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with auto parts manufacturers, understanding their unique catalogues and fostering mutually beneficial collaborations.

• Growth Strategy: Contribute to the development of brand partnership strategies, aligning them with company objectives and market demands.

• Industry Expertise: Utilise your in-depth knowledge of the auto parts sector to identify partnership opportunities and anticipate industry trends.

• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between Partly and our brand partners, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.

• Contract Oversight: Oversee the execution of agreements, ensuring compliance and terms align with business goals and legal requirements.

• Market Insights: Keep a finger on the pulse of the industry, providing insights on competitor activities, market shifts, and emerging opportunities.

• Industry Savvy: Significant experience in the auto parts industry, with a solid understanding of brand catalogues and market dynamics.

• Results-oriented: Driven by achieving tangible outcomes and contributing to Partly's growth.

• Partnership Skills: Proven ability to create and maintain partnerships with auto parts manufacturers.

• Contractual Expertise: Proficiency in managing contracts and legal aspects of brand partnerships.

• Collaborative Spirit: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work across departments and influence outcomes.

• Competitive base salary plus equity. Even though we’re a small startup, we offer competitive salaries and great equity.

• Generous parental leave and flexible return to work.

• Flexible working hours and location. We have an office-first culture, but you can work remotely or from home whenever it suits you. There are no fixed hours so you can choose to work when you’re most effective.

• Ergonomic office. Sit-stand desks, ergonomic chairs, quiet spaces, and collaboration spaces to suit all kinds of working styles.