Partnerships Associate

We’re hiring! Malbon is looking for a Partnerships Associate to join our team. This person will report to our Head of Partnerships and help support day-to-day partnership initiatives while coordinating cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates have previous merchandising and partnership management experience at a high-growth company.

Location: Malbon HQ is based in Santa Monica, CA. We are currently operating from a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in-office. This role is not eligible for remote or relocation.

What You’ll Do

Act as day-to-day contact for all partners across collabs and sponsorships

Track timelines, milestones, approvals, and deliverables across internal and external partners for active collaborations

Maintain project management platforms to keep tasks, approvals, and deadlines accurate and up to date

Build and maintain GTM trackers, calendars, budget sheets, and marketing spend allocations for each collaboration project

Maintain a centralized deal-terms tracker capturing dual timelines, brand guidelines, distribution details, marketing obligations, and financial terms

Coordinate contract flow between legal counsel and internal stakeholders

Coordinate and attend all partner meetings, internal sessions, milestone check-ins, etc.

Prepare agendas, distribute notes, and track follow-ups on each project

Assist in creating pitch and GTM decks, recaps, and internal briefing materials

Support launch readiness by tracking marketing deliverables, product availability, and asset timelines

Create post-launch partnership recap decks, gathering data from cross-functional partners

Coordinate all partnership asset approvals, distribution, and organization

Facilitate all partnerships product seeding initiatives, including gathering sizing, shipping details, and preferences

Track outbound shipments and maintain communication with recipients to ensure delivery and engagement

What You’ll Bring

3–5 years of experience in brand partnerships/marketing preferred with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently in a cross-functional environment

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

Proficiency with project management platforms (Monday.com, Notion, Airtable, or similar)

Confidence in building and maintaining trackers and workflows with minimal direction

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with external partners and internal stakeholders at all levels

Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process management

Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with presentation design a plus!

Ability to maintain confidentiality around deal terms, contracts, and unreleased product information

Minimal travel may be required to support partnership activations, launch events, or partner meetings

Compensation

This is a full-time position with an expected salary range of $75K-$95K. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits: Competitive plans for Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) + matching

Generous PTO policy + observed holiday calendar

Monthly mobile/internet stipend

Employee discount for eligible Malbon products

Diversity & Inclusion

At Malbon, we celebrate individuality. Our team is built on inclusivity, creativity, and community. We’re committed to fostering a diverse workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to grow.