Senior Manager, Global Collaborations & Partnerships

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world's fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!Summary: We're looking for a culture-obsessed, high-energy Senior Manager, Global Collaborations & Partnerships to lead all global partnerships for Huda Beauty, from high-profile collaborations to disruptive brand co-creations. This role sits at the intersection of brand, culture, and business impact, creating authentic partnerships that drive conversation and visibility at the global level. You'll be the engine behind our most high-profile collaborations, working with artists, fashion houses, entertainment icons, and entrepreneurs to create culturally resonant moments that keep Huda Beauty at the forefront of the creative industries. You are a culture hacker who lives at the pulse of entertainment, social media, fashion, and modern icons. A high-energy leader who makes things happen fast, resourceful, fearless in execution, and deeply connected. You're a connector and storyteller, equally comfortable in the boardroom and backstage, with a founder's mindset that thrives on building from scratch and driving impact with purpose.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Build Global Strategic PartnershipsIdentify, evaluate, and secure high-impact collaborations with celebrities, cultural figures, and brands that align with Huda Beauty's disruptive, inclusive, and community-first visionBuild and nurture a strong international network of agents, talent managers, and brand representativesPartner with leadership to define the global collaboration roadmap — from categories to creative direction to market impact End-to-End ManagementLead all phases of the partnership lifecycle: ideation, negotiation, contracting, co-creation, production, and global rolloutDrive the legal process with internal counsel — ensuring all agreements, IP rights, content usage, and commercial terms are aligned with brand and business objectives, and compliance standardsCollaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Communications, Social, Marketing, and Legal to ensure seamless execution Creative & Cultural LeadershipStay ahead of cultural shifts across fashion, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and reality TV — translating emerging trends into collaboration opportunitiesSpot and champion unexpected voices and universes (e.g. music, baking, craftsmanship) that resonate with our communityAct as a brand ambassador externally, representing Huda Beauty with authenticity and creative conviction Performance & ImpactDefine KPIs for each partnership and track performance across awareness, engagement, and media valueTranslate learnings and insights into future strategies, ensuring that each collaboration builds long-term brand equityBenchmark Huda Beauty's partnerships against leading players and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovationRequirements7+ years of experience in celebrity partnerships, talent management, brand collaborations, or entertainment marketingProven experience managing high-profile global collaborations from concept to launchDeep understanding of creative industries and how culture, celebrity, and brand storytelling intersectStrong network of celebrity agents, managers, and brand contacts across key global marketsFluent in negotiation, with solid experience in contractual processes, content rights, production oversight, and global market dynamicsExceptional relationship-builder — credible, charismatic, and emotionally intelligentData-driven mindset: able to measure success and articulate valuePassionate about beauty and cultural storytelling; previous beauty experience a plus, not essentialBenefitsMonthly "Self Love Days" - at company discretion Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products Quarterly product gifting Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.