Business Development Lead (Equity-only, Part-Time, Founding role)

We are a pre-MVP product reviews and recommendation platform revolutionizing the pre-purchase space in retail. We're building an ecosystem from the ground up, addressing critical consumer pain points through comprehensive product information and authentic recommendations. This is an opportunity to shape an entire industry.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a driven and strategic Brand Partnerships & Directory Acquisition Lead to join us as a founding team member. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead our brand partnership strategy from scratch and play a pivotal role in our long-term growth. As a pre-revenue startup, this is a part-time, equity-based role with significant potential for future growth and impact.

Your Role

Your primary focus will be to establish and nurture strategic partnerships with brands and manufacturers to populate our product directory. You will be responsible for:

Partnership Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy to acquire product directory data.
• Identify and prioritize target brands and manufacturers.
• Leverage existing contacts and build new relationships to secure partnerships.
### Directory Acquisition & Management
• Negotiate and secure agreements for product directory data sharing.
• Develop and implement processes for efficient data onboarding and maintenance.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
### Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for brand and manufacturer partners.
• Maintain strong relationships and foster long-term partnerships.
• Address partner inquiries and resolve any issues.
### Strategic Input
• Provide strategic input on product development and platform features based on partner feedback and market insights.
• Contribute to the overall growth and success of the platform.

What We're Looking For
• Partnership Expertise: Proven experience in building and managing successful brand partnerships.
• Industry Contacts: Existing network of contacts within the retail, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute effective partnership strategies.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and deal-making abilities.
• Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data Acumen: Understanding of product data and its importance.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A desire to work in a fast-paced, startup environment and contribute to building a company from the ground up.
• Long-Term Commitment: A willingness to grow with the brand on an equity basis and learn alongside the founder.
• Growth Mindset: A proactive and adaptable approach to learning and problem-solving.

Compensation
• Equity-based compensation.
• Part-time commitment with flexible hours.
• Significant opportunity for growth and future compensation as the company scales.
• Direct learning and collaboration with the founder.