Senior Brand Partnerships Manager

About KIMARU Talent:

KIMARU Talent is a boutique executive search firm working with startups and growth-stage companies in AI, gaming, technology, and advertising. We take on fewer clients so we can go deeper on each search — real understanding of the role, the team, and what "yes" looks like for both sides.

We're not generalists who'll take any search. We focus on leadership and critical individual-contributor hires — the roles where getting it right changes the trajectory of the startup.

That depth is why most long-term clients give us access to their ATS, Slack, and internal comms. We're not a vendor you check in with weekly. We operate like an internal recruiter with an external network.

Our client is a well-established, fast-growing gaming studio operating some of the most-played titles on a leading UGC gaming platform. With tens of millions of active players and a growing roster of high-profile brand integrations, they are seeking a Senior Brand Partnerships Manager to join their Growth team.

The Role

This is a highly cross-functional position at the intersection of account management, project delivery, and analytical storytelling. You will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for brand partners during active campaigns, working closely with internal game teams and leadership to ensure flawless execution from kickoff through post-campaign reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage brand partner relationships during activation periods, escalating strategic or commercial decisions to senior leadership as appropriate

• Protect internal team bandwidth by proactively identifying scope misalignment or unrealistic timelines before they escalate

• Conduct post-campaign analysis and translate data into compelling, client-ready presentations

• Maintain adherence to internal project timelines and contribute to process documentation

• Support creative concepting for new packages and go-to-market materials

• Assist in identifying upsell and renewal opportunities with existing partners

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in account management or project management

• Strong knowledge of gaming, particularly UGC platforms

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable working across time zones with occasional travel (3–5x per year)

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience managing AAA brand partners or large agency relationships

• Familiarity with project management tools (Monday.com, Asana, etc.)

• Visual/deck design skills a plus