Brand Partnerships Manager Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Brand Partnerships Manager do?
The Brand Partnerships Manager works on behalf of brands and is responsible for engaging with influencers, marketers, and agencies for marketing opportunities. They leverage their industry knowledge and connections to create collaborations with other brands that are beneficial for all parties.
How much does a Brand Partnerships Manager make?
According to Glassdoor, Brand Partnerships Managers make a national average of $116,176 or $55.85 an hour (as of June 2022). This position is a managerial position and salaries currently range between $77,000 (25th percentile) to $197,000 (75th percentile). This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the fashion industry?
Brand Partnerships Managers allow brands to maximize their marketing budgets. They raise consumer awareness by collaborating with other brands to gain exposure new potential customers.
What is the job outlook for a Brand Partnerships Manager?
Analysts forecast that global apparel revenue will grow to $2.25 trillion by 2025. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities for fashion marketing (including Brand Partnerships Managers) are expected to grow at a rate of 10% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick-off your career:
- Study marketing strategies and social media campaigns of your favorite fashion brands.
- Explore the Parsons School of Design x Teen Vogue Fashion Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Fashion Career Guide.
Learn from:
Brandon Maxwell
Designer, Lady Gaga’s Stylist, Fashion Industry Essentials contributor
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