Business Development Partner

The RealReal

Business Development Partner responsible for driving new consignor acquisition and brand awareness. Planning events and partnerships to boost local market presence while executing marketing campaigns.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and grassroots marketing, with a strong focus on community outreach and event planning. Proven ability to manage budgets, achieve revenue goals, and foster partnerships that enhance brand awareness and engagement.

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Business DevelopmentGrassroots MarketingCommunity OutreachEvent PlanningStrategic Networking

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementLocal Marketing StrategyPartnership DevelopmentMarket AnalysisEvent Execution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

ConsignmentBrand AwarenessCommunity EngagementRetail MarketingFashion Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Foster partnerships with brand-relevant local businesses, philanthropic organizations and community influencers to generate new consignors
Plan and execute events in the community that drive the supply of consigned goods and increase brand awareness
Leverage social platforms to build awareness of brand and mission on a local level; research and identify topics that will appeal to our target consignor base and generate engagement
Optimize brand perception through quality execution of events and partnerships
Manage a quarterly budget and ensure ROI/ revenue goals for market are achieved
Leverage the retail team as applicable in the outreach process to build excitement and support for upcoming events by educating the team on the organization or cause and the opportunity for impact
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ direct experience in business development, grassroots marketing, community outreach, or a related field
Located in or willing to relocate to the physical territory (At Home first role) of the geographically assigned market
Currently in an individual contributor, Concierge role with a New Consignor goal (LM or SMLM) for at least 1+ years
Hit or exceed both unit quota and New Consignor goal for past 1+ years
Strategic networking skills with the ability to develop, execute, and critically analyze a local marketing plan
Proven track record for effectively pitching new partnership & event concepts
Strong business acumen with an understanding of how local marketing can positively impact our supply GMV
Superior planning, communication, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to manage a flexible work schedule to maximize contribution and impact; Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary to support area events
Ability to excel with autonomy in an ambiguous environment
Strategic planning skills with ability to understand the big picture while organizing and executing on detailed level
Execution: you have high standards for quality and speed and problem solve
Attitude: you demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the brand and are a collaborative, positive team player
A growth mindset: proven record of leveraging past learnings and encouraging new ideas and smart risk-taking for self and others
A shared commitment to our core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy
Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned area to support teams
Genuine enthusiasm for fashion and style

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
9 Paid Company Holidays
Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)