Global Partner Relations Associate

Summary

Join Stadium's rapidly growing international team as a remote vendor manager, focusing on South America, Australia/NZ, Japan, or Southeast Asia. You will source new products and vendors, negotiate contracts, maintain relationships, and ensure high-quality items. This role involves managing orders, expanding the product catalog, and collaborating with a global team. Thorough training is provided, and you'll work across various product lines. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, comfortable with multitasking, tech-savvy, and proficient in English. Stadium offers a remote-first work environment, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• A ‘hustler' mindset but in the best way - looking for someone who is not afraid to go out there and make cold calls/emails, do research (virtual AND in person) and/or use their network to make things happen
• A GREAT communicator - since we are all remote, we need someone who is not afraid to speak up and ask for help. Also, someone who is happy to share ideas and collaborate
• On the flip side of communication, our team is made up of different cultures and languages from all over the world, so clear communication is crucial
• The ability to multitask – given the sheer amount of products and orders we handle on a daily basis, we need someone who can handle it all but also drop everything and take on something urgent when needed
• Tech forward - Stadium relies heavily on our backend system as well as other software components - we want someone who can pick up on these systems quickly and can handle any update and troubleshooting along the way
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Good working internet connectivity
• Computer skills
• Manages emails daily through Gmail
• Uses a calendar to book and arrange meetings via Zoom and other platforms if needed
• Efficient in G-suite/ Microsoft Excel, Word, etc

Responsibilities

• Source new products and local vendors within specific regions
• Negotiate and onboard vendors who fit our Stadium profile
• Maintain and manage relationships with vendors focusing on trust, reliability and ensuring items remain high quality. Moreover, as needed communication with the vendor on new SOPs, product offerings, feedback and any order concerns
• Updating and adding new items to expand our catalogue and keep it fresh and on trend
• Track incoming orders and stay on top of them - see them to delivery within our Stadium timelines
• Working on all facets of Stadium including: swag, shops, SnackMagic, gift cards, swag kits, and overall catalogue expansion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual is a plus
• Being able to work well in a global remote team setting - this will impact working hours to ensure we overlap with all time zones in the team

Benefits

• Fantastic company culture focused around recognizing and leveraging individual strengths for the benefit of the whole
• Career mobility and opportunities to work across areas of the company
• Remote-first work environment with frequent Zoom company events and chance to make genuine connections
• Competitive salary with unlimited PTO