- Location
- United States United States USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
The Non-Endemic Partnerships Manager leads proposals and campaigns for non-endemic brand partnerships across Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, from RFP response and deal scoping through execution, reporting, and renewal. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages client relationships, budgets, activations, and campaign analytics; full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the partnership lifecycle, contributing to strategic, customized proposals, RFP responses, and pitch decks for non-endemic brands across Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman.
- Partner with the AVP of Partnerships to translate prospective partners’ objectives into scopes of work, pricing packages, and campaign deliverables during the pre-sale phase.
- Develop and drive roadmaps, milestones, and production schedules from proposal approval through campaign launch and wrap-up.
- Align internal teams—including Integrated Marketing, Events, Merchandising, Store Visual, Private Client, and Creative—during proposal development to assess concepts and secure support for cohesive execution across touchpoints.
- Lead day-to-day client communications during campaign execution, keep brand partners informed, address operational challenges, and oversee deliverables throughout the program lifecycle.
- Oversee short- and long-term multichannel activations and attend on-site events as needed to ensure execution aligns with the approved concepts and brand.
- Track expenses and maintain budget governance to deliver programs efficiently and profitably.
- Work with the AVP of Partnerships on follow-on proposals, upsell additional capabilities, and secure recurring annual partnerships.
- Evaluate campaign ROI, aggregate cross-functional data, and prepare performance recaps and case studies to validate impact, support renewals, and strengthen future sales materials.
- Monitor market trends, emerging media channels, and competitor activations to inform proposal strategies and optimize partnership offerings.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of work experience in marketing, strategic partnerships, business development, or e-commerce.
- Demonstrated cross-functional project management experience, including building schedules and aligning teams on deliverables.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex, multi-touch project timelines.
- Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and data-focused capabilities, with deep proficiency in campaign metrics and post-campaign reporting.
- Self-starting, highly motivated, and eager to initiate and own new projects.
- Achievement-oriented and results-driven, with a clear focus on operational excellence.
- Willingness and flexibility to work on-site during live events and activations as needed.
- Collaborative and enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, close-knit team.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace (GSuite).
- Knowledge of key industries such as CPG, financial services, automotive, retail, travel, entertainment, and consumer electronics is preferred.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of work experience in marketing, strategic partnerships, business development, or e-commerce.
Workplace
The role is situated in United States, United States, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount. Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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