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Lyst is a global fashion shopping platform founded in London in 2010 and catering to over 160M shoppers per year. We offer our customers the largest assortment of premium & luxury fashion products in one place, curating pieces from 27,000 of the world's leading brands and stores. In 2025, Lyst joined Zozo, operators of Zozotown, the leading fashion e-commerce platform in Japan. This partnership marks a bold new era for Lyst, as we accelerate our vision and work together to transform the future of fashion shopping through AI and technology. At Lyst, we obsess over the customer, providing a search & discovery experience which offers inspiration, fulfilment, and personalisation. We believe that fashion is amazing but shopping for fashion often isn't, and use our technology, data and creativity to bring more joy, greater choice and fewer fails. Our mission is to help fashion shoppers make better choices and help fashion partners find better audiences as the category-leading destination for every fashion shopper. About The Role:We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Brand Partnerships Manager to join our Brand Partnerships team at Lyst. This role is designed for a seasoned professional with proven experience in selling brand partnerships within the fashion industry, particularly in the contemporary and/or athleisure sectors. You will leverage your existing network and industry expertise to drive revenue growth, manage high-value partnerships, and contribute to the strategic expansion of our brand portfolio. This position requires a commercial mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and deep understanding of fashion brand partnership dynamics. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnership Sales: Lead the end-to-end sales process for brand partnerships, from initial prospecting through contract negotiation and deal closure. Utilise your existing network within the athleisure and contemporary fashion sectors to identify and secure high-value partnership opportunities. Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders at fashion brands, including marketing directors, brand managers, and partnership leads. Act as the primary point of contact for strategic sales accounts, ensuring long-term partnership success and growth. Revenue Generation: Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets through strategic partnership development. Develop compelling value propositions that demonstrate Lyst's unique offering to fashion brands and drive commercial success. Industry Expertise & Consultation: Provide strategic guidance to partners on market trends, consumer behavior, and partnership optimisation within the athleisure and contemporary fashion space. Position yourself as a trusted advisor and industry expert. Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and regular reporting on partnership opportunities, deal progression, and revenue projections. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with content producer, editorial, marketing, and product teams to ensure seamless partnership delivery and maximise partner satisfaction. Collaborate on campaign strategies and new media product development. Market Intelligence: Stay current with fashion industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging partnership opportunities. Provide insights to inform business strategy and product development. Partnership Strategy Development: Contribute to the development of partnership strategies and go-to-market approaches for the athleisure and contemporary fashion segments. Identify new partnership models and revenue opportunities. Personal AttributesCommercial Acumen: Strong business sense with ability to identify opportunities and structure mutually beneficial partnerships. Relationship Builder: Natural ability to build rapport and maintain long-term professional relationships across all levels of an organisation. Natural Collaborator: Thrives in team environments where collective success takes precedence over individual achievement, actively fostering a culture of mutual learning and shared growth. Results-Oriented: Driven by targets and outcomes, with a competitive nature and desire to exceed expectations. Industry Passion: Genuine interest in fashion and understanding of brand dynamics within the athleisure and contemporary sectors. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with ability to pivot strategies based on market conditions. Professional Presence: Confident communicator who can represent Lyst effectively at industry events and high-level meetings. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proactive approach to identifying new opportunities and developing innovative partnership solutions. QualificationsExperience in brand partnership sales within the fashion industry, with demonstrable success in athleisure and/or contemporary sectors. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and managing complex B2B sales cycles. Established network of contacts within fashion brands, particularly in athleisure and contemporary segments. Strong negotiation skills with experience structuring and closing partnership deals. Deep understanding of fashion retail landscape, digital marketing, and brand positioning. Excellent presentation and pitching skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders. Experience with CRM systems and sales pipeline management. Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret performance data and market trends. Qualifications in Business, Marketing, Fashion, or related field preferred. Our Ways of Working:We all come into the office onTuesdaysandThursdays , with the option to work remotely or come into the office on the other days. We believe that in person collaboration and community spirit is super important, which is why we spend some of our time in the office and some of our time at home. Time Off:In addition to the 8 statutory bank holidays, you will receive 29 holidays per year. Lyst’s holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Competitive Family Leave Package:This includes Enhanced Family Leave for those eligible, paid Time off for Dependents and Support for Fertility Treatment & Loss. Clothing Benefit:We want you to enjoy using the Lyst app and site as much as our customers, so we provide you with a clothing allowance to use on Lyst every year. This starts at £250 when you join and increases up to £1,000 with your length of service. Private Healthcare:Our healthcare provider is Vitality. Your health is important to us which is why we offer all employees a comprehensive healthcare scheme from the day you start. Training Allowance:We’re big on continuous learning and growth, so all employees are currently entitled to an annual training allowance of £1,000. This can be used to attend conferences, industry events, training courses and to purchase resources. Pension Scheme:Our pension provider is The People’s Pension. We offer a minimum employee contribution of 5% and 3% employer contribution. Eye Tests and Vouchers:Employees can make a saving on their eye test and glasses through our chosen provider. You’ll receive a free eye test every year and a discount towards glasses. Cycle-to-Work Scheme:Lyst will purchase a bicycle from your chosen retailer, you will then receive a voucher to pick up your bicycle from them. Transport Season Ticket Loan:Employees can apply for an interest free season ticket loan to support your travel to work. Social Events:Frequent company wide social events including Christmas 'summer parties, sports days, themed drinks, quizzes, cook alongs, as well as smaller team socials. We also have plenty of interest based groups such as football, running club, book club, culinary and more. We want to build a world where fashion works for everyone, and we want teams that are just as inclusive. Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture at Lyst. We recognise and celebrate the value and impact diversity brings to our company and are committed to ensuring this is a consistent focus, for which we are held to account. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role. We are happy to talk about flexible working arrangements. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Lyst we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.#J-18808-Ljbffr