Brand Partnerships Manager at Hypebeast

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fashion, Beauty, Retail, LifestyleIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in brand partnerships, creative sales, or media/agency business development
  • Fluent in Cantonese and English (listening and speaking) and solid written English for reports, decks, and email communications; conversational Mandarin is preferred
  • Active and trusted network within fashion, beauty, retail, and lifestyle industries
  • Strong understanding of integrated campaign sales and content-driven marketing
  • Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets and managing high-level accounts
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic storytelling skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, strong self-management, and a passion for cultural relevance

Responsibilities

  • Lead Generation & New Business - Proactively identify and develop new client opportunities with brands and agencies, particularly in fashion, retail, beauty, and lifestyle
  • 360° Creative Sales - Sell full-service creative partnerships — including strategy, branded content, influencer activations, social and digital media, events, and production
  • Sales Ownership - Manage the entire sales cycle: prospecting, pitch development, proposal writing, negotiation, and deal closing
  • Client Relationship Building - Maintain and grow relationships with senior-level stakeholders, serving as a strategic advisor and cultural consultant
  • Internal Collaboration - Work closely with Creative, Strategy, and Client Servicing teams to shape and deliver campaigns that are insight-driven, relevant, and high impact
  • Market & Cultural Intelligence - Stay ahead of market trends, client needs, cultural shifts, and competitor movements to identify new opportunities and sharpen your strategic approach
  • Brand Representation - Act as the face of Hypebeast and Hypemaker in the GBA market — representing our unique capabilities in meetings, industry events, and the wider client community

Skills

Lead Generation
New Business Development
Creative Sales
Pitch Development
Proposal Writing
Negotiation
Deal Closing
Client Relationship Management
Branded Content
Influencer Strategy
Social Media
Events
Creative Production

Hypebeast

E-commerce platform for men's fashion and streetwear

About Hypebeast

HYPEBEAST is an online platform that specializes in men's contemporary fashion and streetwear, offering a variety of products like clothing, footwear, and accessories. It combines e-commerce with editorial content, providing articles and features on fashion, culture, and lifestyle to engage its young, urban audience. HYPEBEAST stands out by featuring limited-edition collaborations and capsule collections, while generating revenue through product sales and advertising. The company's goal is to be the leading destination for men’s fashion and streetwear, delivering both products and insightful content.

None, Hong KongHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$857KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Direct-to-consumer strategies by brands could reduce Hypebeast's e-commerce market share.
Fast fashion's quick turnaround times challenge Hypebeast's exclusive item sales.
Ad-blocking technology may reduce the effectiveness of Hypebeast's advertising revenue stream.

Differentiation

Hypebeast combines e-commerce with editorial content, creating a unique dual business model.
The platform offers exclusive collaborations and limited-edition collections, attracting fashion-forward consumers.
Hypebeast serves a young, urban demographic deeply engaged with contemporary culture and fashion.

Upsides

Increased interest in sustainable fashion boosts demand for eco-friendly streetwear on Hypebeast.
Virtual fashion shows create opportunities for Hypebeast to engage audiences with innovative content.
Collaborations with gaming companies expand Hypebeast's audience and market reach.

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