OPT Brand Partnerships Manager Jobs
Brand Partnerships Manager roles sit at the intersection of business development and marketing, making them strong fits for OPT students with backgrounds in communications, marketing, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to grow into this role.
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The Creator Brand Partnerships team's vision is to make Amazon the place brands turn to first when they want to partner with creators. We connect brands with Amazon's commerce creators through Brand Sponsorship offerings that bring top-tier creators together with brands across in-person events, gifting, and digital placements. We serve brands of every size and we design each sponsorship to deliver measurable results. Through this work we aim to grow brands' businesses and creators' earnings, strengthening the partnership between brands and the Amazon creator community at every stage of the funnel.
In this role, you will help bring brand sponsorships to life across our creator marketing program, including creator events and gifting, turning signed deals into polished, well-run activations. Working alongside the business development leads, you'll own direct relations with our brand partners, executing our partnership packages and ultimately securing repeat business. This role will own delivering strong advertising results through their execution, delivering full impact reports to our partners. You'll work directly with brands and our agency partners, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle so every touchpoint reflects the premium experience brands expect from Amazon, and you'll collaborate across internal teams including creator marketing, the Amazon Ads team, finance, production, PR, legal, and analytics to bring each sponsorship to life.
You are a relationship builder, creative problem solver, and have experience growing a business independently. You're energized by working directly with external partners, comfortable with ambiguity, and calm under pressure, and you communicate clearly and build trust with brands, creators, and internal teams alike while always looking for ways to make our programs run smoother and scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end execution of brand-sponsored marketing programs
- Monitor industry and media trends to identify new partnership offerings and opportunities to grow the business
- Coordinate all client and agency communication while working in tandem with internal partners and team members, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle
- Manage program budgets, deliverables, timelines, and sponsored content/talent agreements
- Cultivate relationships with key clients, industry leaders, production partners, and internal teams
- Establish a measurement strategy at the offering level, developing and rolling out new metrics that showcase the value proposition of our offerings and drive renewal for brand partners
- Automate and scale reporting capabilities
- Develop and implement a mechanism for capturing scaled brand feedback, partnering with program and product management to incorporate findings into quarterly roadmap reviews
About the team
The Creators team's goal is to make Amazon the Earth's most desired destination for commerce influencers, associates (publishers, bloggers, and more), and their content. We tackle difficult problems, build and enhance products and experiences that drive creator growth, and strengthen creators' sense of community, fandom, and credibility through positive feedback loops. The Creator Monetization team connects brands with commerce Creators at Amazon, growing brands' businesses and creators' earnings in the process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
- 3+ years of experience in partnership management, account management, or client services, ideally within brand marketing, media, advertising, or entertainment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience setting up and managing a sales pipeline
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
- Experience in production and post production
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York
SALARY
101,600.00 - 177,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Creator Brand Partnerships team's vision is to make Amazon the place brands turn to first when they want to partner with creators. We connect brands with Amazon's commerce creators through Brand Sponsorship offerings that bring top-tier creators together with brands across in-person events, gifting, and digital placements. We serve brands of every size and we design each sponsorship to deliver measurable results. Through this work we aim to grow brands' businesses and creators' earnings, strengthening the partnership between brands and the Amazon creator community at every stage of the funnel.
In this role, you will help bring brand sponsorships to life across our creator marketing program, including creator events and gifting, turning signed deals into polished, well-run activations. Working alongside the business development leads, you'll own direct relations with our brand partners, executing our partnership packages and ultimately securing repeat business. This role will own delivering strong advertising results through their execution, delivering full impact reports to our partners. You'll work directly with brands and our agency partners, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle so every touchpoint reflects the premium experience brands expect from Amazon, and you'll collaborate across internal teams including creator marketing, the Amazon Ads team, finance, production, PR, legal, and analytics to bring each sponsorship to life.
You are a relationship builder, creative problem solver, and have experience growing a business independently. You're energized by working directly with external partners, comfortable with ambiguity, and calm under pressure, and you communicate clearly and build trust with brands, creators, and internal teams alike while always looking for ways to make our programs run smoother and scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end execution of brand-sponsored marketing programs
- Monitor industry and media trends to identify new partnership offerings and opportunities to grow the business
- Coordinate all client and agency communication while working in tandem with internal partners and team members, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle
- Manage program budgets, deliverables, timelines, and sponsored content/talent agreements
- Cultivate relationships with key clients, industry leaders, production partners, and internal teams
- Establish a measurement strategy at the offering level, developing and rolling out new metrics that showcase the value proposition of our offerings and drive renewal for brand partners
- Automate and scale reporting capabilities
- Develop and implement a mechanism for capturing scaled brand feedback, partnering with program and product management to incorporate findings into quarterly roadmap reviews
About the team
The Creators team's goal is to make Amazon the Earth's most desired destination for commerce influencers, associates (publishers, bloggers, and more), and their content. We tackle difficult problems, build and enhance products and experiences that drive creator growth, and strengthen creators' sense of community, fandom, and credibility through positive feedback loops. The Creator Monetization team connects brands with commerce Creators at Amazon, growing brands' businesses and creators' earnings in the process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
- 3+ years of experience in partnership management, account management, or client services, ideally within brand marketing, media, advertising, or entertainment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience setting up and managing a sales pipeline
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
- Experience in production and post production
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York
SALARY
101,600.00 - 177,800.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Brand Partnerships Manager
Target companies with active brand partnership teams
Look for employers already running co-marketing programs, influencer campaigns, or strategic alliances. These companies understand the value of dedicated partnership talent and are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes for roles they actively need to fill.
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset
Hiring managers sometimes hesitate at visa timelines. Lead with your full authorized work period upfront, and clarify that H-1B visa sponsorship, if needed, follows a predictable annual process. Removing uncertainty early keeps the conversation focused on your qualifications.
Build a portfolio of measurable partnership outcomes
Brand partnerships are results-driven. Before applying, document any campaigns, sponsorships, or collaborations you have contributed to with specific metrics like engagement lift, revenue impact, or audience growth. Concrete outcomes make your candidacy far harder to pass over.
Prioritize mid-size companies over large enterprises
Mid-size brands with growing partnership functions often have more hiring flexibility and faster decision cycles than large corporations. They are also more likely to sponsor OPT candidates who can demonstrably own a function rather than join a large, structured team.
Emphasize cross-functional collaboration skills
Brand Partnerships Managers work across legal, creative, finance, and marketing teams. Highlight experiences where you managed multiple stakeholders or coordinated complex projects. This signals you can operate independently, which matters especially when employers are evaluating OPT hires.
Apply early relative to your OPT end date
Give yourself at least four to five months before your OPT authorization expires to secure an offer and complete onboarding. Employers need time for due diligence, and starting the H-1B process with adequate runway signals professionalism and reduces friction on their side.
Brand Partnerships Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Brand Partnerships Managers in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students on post-completion OPT are authorized to work full-time in roles directly related to their field of study. Brand Partnerships Manager positions typically qualify under marketing, communications, or business degree programs. Your work must remain in a field related to your degree, so document that connection clearly when accepting an offer.
Does a Brand Partnerships Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree, such as a data-driven marketing, information systems, or business analytics program on the STEM designated degree program list, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. The role itself does not need to be classified as STEM, but your employer must enroll in E-Verify to support the extension.
How can I find Brand Partnerships Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so it is the most efficient place to find Brand Partnerships Manager roles at employers open to sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process, which is a costly mistake given OPT timelines.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B visa for a Brand Partnerships Manager role after OPT ends?
Many do, particularly at companies where the partnerships function is central to revenue or growth strategy. Brand Partnerships Manager roles generally meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B eligibility, since they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Your strongest position is with employers who already have immigration counsel and a track record of sponsoring similar roles.
What should I do if my OPT expires before I secure a Brand Partnerships Manager offer?
If your OPT expires without a qualifying job offer, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you cannot work but can remain in the U.S. to wrap up affairs or prepare to depart. Options include applying for a change of status, such as returning to full-time enrollment, or departing and re-entering on a new visa category if an offer materializes. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation.