Growth & Partnerships Manager

We're looking for a proactive Growth & Partnerships Manager to help expand Foreign Closet, a luxury leather goods brand, and The Leather Bar, our hands-on leather crafting experience. This role is focused on building relationships, generating qualified leads, and securing new business opportunities that increase revenue and brand awareness. Responsibilities: Identify and pursue corporate, university, hospitality, and community partnerships Pitch The Leather Bar for team-building events, conferences, festivals, and brand activations Generate qualified B2B leads and schedule discovery meetings Research and apply for vendor opportunities, pop-up markets, and large-scale events Build relationships with brands, organizations, and event planners Develop outreach strategies via email, LinkedIn, and other channels Maintain and organize a CRM pipeline while tracking outreach and conversions Collaborate on partnership campaigns that support both The Leather Bar experiences and Foreign Closet products Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or B2B sales Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience with cold outreach and lead generation Organized, proactive, and results-driven Bonus: Experience in luxury, fashion, retail, experiential marketing, hospitality, or event activations Success Looks Like: New corporate workshop bookings Strategic brand partnerships Increased B2B sales opportunities Festival and event activations secured Consistent pipeline of qualified leads We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping grow an innovative brand through strategic partnerships and business development.