Brand Partnerships Manager, London

Brand Partnerships Manager – London

About Us

The Only Agency is a creative management agency, we represent wardrobe stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, manicurists, photographers, creative directors, and more. With hubs in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and London, we are at the heart of the industries we serve. We champion creative leaders who persistently redefine trends and push the limits in the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries. We are masters at establishing connections and pairing creatives to meet the needs of our celebrity, brand, and editorial partners.

The Only Agency is seeking a Brand Partnerships Manager to join our London office. The ideal candidate will be strategic, relationship-driven, and deeply knowledgeable about the beauty and celebrity landscape, with a proven ability to build, manage, and grow high-impact brand partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate, develop, and maintain strong relationships with Beauty and Fashion Brands and key industry partners.
• Research brand and client alignment to identify meaningful partnership opportunities.
• Find, pitch, and secure the right beauty brands for potential sponsorships, ambassadorships, and long-term partnerships with Celebrity Artists.
• Develop comprehensive Artist brand strategies aligned with overall Artist goals, including campaign ideation, content planning, and execution.
• Maintain and grow existing partnerships while producing strategic outreach for future collaborations.
• Negotiate partnerships, contracts, rates, and agreements with Beauty Brands, ensuring mutual benefit and clear expectations.
• Oversee rate negotiation with Beauty Brands and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Coordinate closely with US Brand Partnerships and PR teams, as well as internal Beauty Agents and PR partners.
• Manage and support the PR & Brand Partnerships Assistant by providing guidance, training, and performance oversight.
• Assist and advise Celebrity Artists in creating compelling, authentic content that resonates with target audiences while adhering to brand guidelines.
• Ensure The Only Agency Artists are considered for all relevant Beauty Brand events and activations.
• Organise or co-organise company events for employees and artists, and ensure artist attendance at key industry events.
• Schedule appointments and meetings, ensuring artists and employees are active and visible within the industry.
• Track, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of Artist campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitor activity, and Celebrity Artist best practices through ongoing research and market analysis.
• Ensure deadlines are met and all campaign assets are delivered accurately and on time.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with Celebrity Artists to schedule and execute all elements of brand partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong existing network of contacts within Beauty and Fashion Brands, PR agencies, and the wider beauty and entertainment industry.
• Proven experience in brand partnerships, talent management, PR, or a related field.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align brand objectives with Artist goals.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable conducting business via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is a plus.

At The Only Agency, we value in-person collaboration. This role is based out of our London office and requires a presence in the office 4 days per week. 

General working hours are 9:00AM–6:00PM.

The offered salary for this role will be based on factors such as experience, education, and skill set.