Senior Brand Partnerships Manager

About KIMARU Talent: KIMARU Talent is a boutique executive search firm working with startups and growth-stage companies in AI, gaming, technology, and advertising. We take on fewer clients so we can go deeper on each search — real understanding of the role, the team, and what "yes" looks like for both sides. We're not generalists who'll take any search. We focus on leadership and critical individual-contributor hires — the roles where getting it right changes the trajectory of the startup. That depth is why most long-term clients give us access to their ATS, Slack, and internal comms. We're not a vendor you check in with weekly. We operate like an internal recruiter with an external network. Our client is a well-established, fast-growing gaming studio operating some of the most-played titles on a leading UGC gaming platform. With tens of millions of active players and a growing roster of high-profile brand integrations, they are seeking a Senior Brand Partnerships Manager to join their Growth team. The Role This is a highly cross-functional position at the intersection of account management, project delivery, and analytical storytelling. You will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for brand partners during active campaigns, working closely with internal game teams and leadership to ensure flawless execution from kickoff through post-campaign reporting. Key Responsibilities - Manage brand partner relationships during activation periods, escalating strategic or commercial decisions to senior leadership as appropriate - Protect internal team bandwidth by proactively identifying scope misalignment or unrealistic timelines before they escalate - Conduct post-campaign analysis and translate data into compelling, client-ready presentations - Maintain adherence to internal project timelines and contribute to process documentation - Support creative concepting for new packages and go-to-market materials - Assist in identifying upsell and renewal opportunities with existing partners What We're Looking For - 3+ years of experience in account management or project management - Strong knowledge of gaming, particularly UGC platforms - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Highly organized with strong attention to detail - Comfortable working across time zones with occasional travel (3–5x per year) Preferred Experience - Prior experience managing AAA brand partners or large agency relationships - Familiarity with project management tools (Monday.com http://Monday.com, Asana, etc.) - Visual/deck design skills a plus