Marketing & Partnerships Manager, NYC

About Wheely

Wheely is redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.

We’re a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised and over $100M in annual revenue. Having recently launched in New York City, we’re expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As the Marketing & Partnerships Manager, New York at Wheely, you will be a founding member of Wheely's New York growth team and play a key role in accelerating the company's expansion in the market.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing strategic partnerships that introduce Wheely to high-value consumers and drive first journeys. You will represent the brand across New York's luxury ecosystem, building relationships with leading hospitality groups, private aviation companies, members' clubs, residential developments, cultural institutions, luxury brands, and other premium partners.

This role requires a highly commercial mindset and strong relationship-building skills. You will take ownership of the partnership pipeline, develop creative growth opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements, and help establish Wheely as the preferred chauffeur service for New York's most discerning consumers.

Responsibilities

Own the development and execution of Wheely's local partnerships strategy, with a focus on driving passenger acquisition and market growth

Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across luxury hospitality, private aviation, members' clubs, real estate, lifestyle, and cultural organizations

Identify, structure, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships that generate measurable business impact

Develop partnership proposals, commercial models, and growth initiatives tailored to each opportunity

Represent Wheely at industry events, networking functions, and other opportunities to expand the company's presence in New York

Work cross-functionally with local and global teams to ensure partnerships are successfully launched and positioned for long-term success

Track and analyze partnership performance, using data to optimize acquisition and engagement outcomes

Serve as a key external ambassador for the Wheely brand, maintaining relationships with influential stakeholders across the market

Requirements

2+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, marketing, or related commercial roles in one of the following industries

Luxury hospitality

Private aviation

Members' clubs

Luxury travel and lifestyle brands

Luxury concierge and client services

Demonstrated success sourcing and closing strategic partnerships

Established network within New York's luxury, hospitality, lifestyle, or premium consumer sectors

Strong commercial instincts with the ability to identify opportunities and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating independently in a fast-growing environment

Experience working with premium or luxury brands is strongly preferred

Success will be measured by

Growth of Wheely's presence and brand awareness in New York

Number and quality of strategic partnerships secured

Passenger acquisition and ‘first journeys’ through partnership channels

Revenue generated through partnership-driven activity

Why Join Wheely

Help build one of the world's leading luxury chauffeur services in New York

Significant ownership and visibility within a fast-growing business

Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on market growth strategy

What We Offer

Base salary up to $130k per year, plus equity in a high growth startup

Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and other benefits designed to support your wellbeing

Monthly credit for journeys with Wheely, allowing you to experience our service as a passenger and stay closely connected to the product

All of your personal information will be collected stored and processed in accordance with Wheely’s Candidate Privacy Notice