Whatnot - Partnerships Manager, Japan

• 6+ years of mixed experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role in high output environments, such as: Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or partnerships at a fast-paced tech company • Experience working in a business development or partner-facing role • You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance • You are a problem solver with strong project management skills and the ability to fully own strategy and execution on both sides of an emerging marketplace • You have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights • You speak fluent English and native Japanese • We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our Tokyo hub. • Experience at a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform • An existing network of sellers, creators, and influencers within a Whatnot product category. • Proficiency in SQL • Passion for creator communities and/or expertise in existing Whatnot product categories (e.g. vintage clothing, collectibles). • Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces.