Whatnot
Partnerships Manager
Whatnot, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Partnerships ManagerWhatnot United StatesDate Posted: 14 Apr, 2023Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSalary Offered: Not SpecifiedJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 3+ yearsRemote Work: YesVacancies: 1 availableAbout Whatnot
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, whether working remotely or from one of our offices. We are building a team that has experience from top tech, retail and payments platforms in the world.We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.And, we’re growing. Whatnot has been the fastest growing marketplace in the US over the past two years and we’re hiring forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas.Opportunity Size
Retail disruption is one of the largest opportunities in the startup space today. Livestream shopping is taking off around the world – a $300B GMV market in China that’s grown 100% YoY. Whatnot is bringing it to the world through a community-first approach, starting in the U.S. where retail is a $5T market opportunity!About the Go-to-Market Team
The Go-to-Market team at Whatnot is responsible for the expansion of our category suite and the continued growth of sellers and buyers on the platform. As a Partnerships Manager, you’ll focus on recruiting, managing, and growing the seller communities of the many existing and upcoming Whatnot product categories.Role
Build and pursue a pipeline of sellers in your category across individual resellers, influencers, and shops.Manage ongoing relationships and day-to-day communications with strategic sellers in your category.Educate and support sellers to ensure the success and growth of their businesses on Whatnot.Stay close to sellers and buyers in the ecosystem to understand user needs and provide the engineering team with key user insights and problems to solve.You
You have 3+ years of experience working in a business development / partner-facing role. Experience at a high-growth startup or creator-focused platform is a plus.You have experience building and executing against a pipeline of targets.You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in a fast-paced startup environment with limited guidance, and are comfortable pivoting quickly as needed.You are a strategic and creative thinker who can turn research and data into actionable plans.Nice to Have
An existing network of sellers, creators, and influencers within a Whatnot product category.Passion for creator communities and/or existing Whatnot product categories (e.g. vintage clothing, collectibles).Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces.Benefits
Competitive base salary and stock optionsUnlimited Vacation Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability
Whatnot covers 99% of employee premium costs, and 75% of dependent care premiums for MedicalDental and Vision sponsored 100% by Whatnot for employees and dependents
Work From Home Support
Laptop provided by Whatnot and home office setup allowance$450 work-from-anywhere quarterly allowance for cell phone, internet, or co-working space
Care benefits
$1,350 quarterly allowance on food$1,500 quarterly allowance for wellness16 weeks Paid Parental Leave and gradual return to work$20,000 for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
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Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, whether working remotely or from one of our offices. We are building a team that has experience from top tech, retail and payments platforms in the world.We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.And, we’re growing. Whatnot has been the fastest growing marketplace in the US over the past two years and we’re hiring forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas.Opportunity Size
Retail disruption is one of the largest opportunities in the startup space today. Livestream shopping is taking off around the world – a $300B GMV market in China that’s grown 100% YoY. Whatnot is bringing it to the world through a community-first approach, starting in the U.S. where retail is a $5T market opportunity!About the Go-to-Market Team
The Go-to-Market team at Whatnot is responsible for the expansion of our category suite and the continued growth of sellers and buyers on the platform. As a Partnerships Manager, you’ll focus on recruiting, managing, and growing the seller communities of the many existing and upcoming Whatnot product categories.Role
Build and pursue a pipeline of sellers in your category across individual resellers, influencers, and shops.Manage ongoing relationships and day-to-day communications with strategic sellers in your category.Educate and support sellers to ensure the success and growth of their businesses on Whatnot.Stay close to sellers and buyers in the ecosystem to understand user needs and provide the engineering team with key user insights and problems to solve.You
You have 3+ years of experience working in a business development / partner-facing role. Experience at a high-growth startup or creator-focused platform is a plus.You have experience building and executing against a pipeline of targets.You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in a fast-paced startup environment with limited guidance, and are comfortable pivoting quickly as needed.You are a strategic and creative thinker who can turn research and data into actionable plans.Nice to Have
An existing network of sellers, creators, and influencers within a Whatnot product category.Passion for creator communities and/or existing Whatnot product categories (e.g. vintage clothing, collectibles).Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces.Benefits
Competitive base salary and stock optionsUnlimited Vacation Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability
Whatnot covers 99% of employee premium costs, and 75% of dependent care premiums for MedicalDental and Vision sponsored 100% by Whatnot for employees and dependents
Work From Home Support
Laptop provided by Whatnot and home office setup allowance$450 work-from-anywhere quarterly allowance for cell phone, internet, or co-working space
Care benefits
$1,350 quarterly allowance on food$1,500 quarterly allowance for wellness16 weeks Paid Parental Leave and gradual return to work$20,000 for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
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