About the job
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s stands as the world's leading destination for art and luxury. We facilitate access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury items through auctions and buy-now avenues, including private sales, e-commerce, and retail. Our esteemed global marketplace is underpinned by a cutting-edge technology platform and a team of specialists across 40 countries, covering 70 categories that span Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, Design, collectible cars, and real estate. Sotheby’s is dedicated to the transformative influence of art and culture and is passionate about fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and collaboration within our industries.
THE ROLE
In this pivotal role, reporting to Sotheby’s Global Head of Partnerships in New York, you will spearhead the creation of brand partnerships with elite brands across various sectors, with a primary emphasis on the automotive industry. We are looking for an innovative and proactive professional to join our 281-year-old prestigious institution and leverage our unique assets to forge impactful marketing collaborations. Sotheby’s Brand Partnerships team specializes in crafting tailor-made partnerships with like-minded organizations across diverse sectors, harnessing the influence of the Sotheby’s brand and its extensive reach in art, culture, and luxury. Our inclusive partnership model integrates digital and print media, experiential marketing, and cutting-edge commerce solutions. Our partners represent top-tier global brands in luxury goods, technology, financial services, automotive, hospitality, real estate, and travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generate deal flow, identify, and acquire new premier brand partners.
- Lead partnership pitches and outreach initiatives, developing compelling proposals based on Sotheby’s omnichannel partnership framework and strategic insights.
- Envision innovative and creative strategies to engage prospective partners.
- Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, including contract drafting and invoicing.
- Oversee the execution of partnership agreements, acting as account manager, ensuring compliance with partnership marketing timelines, and managing the operational aspects of partner activations.
- Identify, secure, and pre-approve partnership rights and benefits in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Monitor partnership performance, analyze key metrics, and offer strategic insights for continuous improvement.
- Compile partnership reports and performance assessments.

