WhatNot is hiring a
Partnerships Associate

Summary

Join Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe, as a Partnerships Associate to expand presence in new categories by identifying and recruiting new sellers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role in high output environments, such as: Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or partnerships at a fast-paced tech company
• You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance
• You are a problem solver with strong project management skills and the ability to fully own strategy and execution on both sides of an emerging marketplace
• You have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights

Responsibilities

• Become the go-to expert on your category, including seller/buyer dynamics, community channels, influencers, and product nuances
• Source and reach out to sellers to convince them to join and grow their business on Whatnot. Leverage social media, outbound channels, and in-person events
• Onboard groups of sellers teaching them how to use the app
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sellers and top strategic partners to support their growth and meet their needs
• Collaborate with partners to develop business growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback
• Spearhead diverse marketing initiatives, such as influencer partnerships/campaigns, to boost brand awareness and attract more buyers
• Use basic data analytics skills (SQL) to derive insights from projects and enhance process efficiency
• Utilize key data points to assess category growth, success, and areas for improvement, driving continuous iteration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform
• Proficiency in SQL
• Passion for creator communities and/or expertise in existing Whatnot product categories (e.g. vintage clothing, collectibles)
• Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces

Benefits

• Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work From Home Support
• Home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
• Care benefits
• Monthly allowance on both food and wellness
• Annual allowance towards Childcare
• Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
• Retirement; Pension plan
• Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
• Parental Leave
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence