About ERG Media
ERG Media is an independent publishing and creative company operating at the intersection of editorial, design, storytelling, collectible publishing, and cultural strategy.
Our work includes globally distributed books, editorial platforms, films, merchandise, and bespoke brand collaborations developed alongside some of the world's most respected companies across luxury, automotive, fashion, hospitality, design, and culture.
We are seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to help lead the next phase of ERG Media's commercial growth through sophisticated, high-value creative partnerships.
This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for someone who understands how to navigate premium client relationships, develop trust over long sales cycles, and translate ambitious creative ideas into structured commercial agreements.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage strategic B2B partnerships across luxury, automotive, fashion, hospitality, technology, publishing, and cultural sectors
Build relationships with senior decision makers, marketing executives, creative directors, and brand leadership teams
Translate abstract creative concepts into structured proposals, scopes of work, and commercial frameworks
Guide clients through complex, high-touch creative projects from first conversation through execution
Collaborate closely with internal editorial, design, production, and operations teams
Prepare presentations, proposals, timelines, budgets, and partnership documentation
Negotiate commercial terms, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining the integrity of the creative vision




Maintain exceptional attention to detail and communication throughout long-term project cycles
Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with ERG Media's positioning and values
Represent ERG Media externally with professionalism, sophistication, and cultural awareness
Requirements
Requirements
5+ years experience in strategic partnerships, business development, luxury brand collaborations, creative agencies, editorial partnerships, or related fields
Strong understanding of luxury culture, premium storytelling, branding, and high-end client expectations
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong commercial instincts combined with refined aesthetic judgment
Ability to manage fluid creative discussions while bringing structure and clarity to the commercial process
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and emotionally intelligent
Comfortable operating in fast-moving creative environments
International perspective and cultural fluency
Existing network within luxury, automotive, fashion, hospitality, design, publishing, or cultural industries is a plus
Fluent English required
Italian is a plus
Benefits
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on globally recognized creative and publishing projects
Direct collaboration with ERG Media leadership and international clients
A highly creative, entrepreneurial, and culturally driven work environment
International travel opportunities
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Flexible working structure

📌 Director Of Strategic Partnerships (Milano)
🏢 ERG Media
📍 Milano