Position : Director of Brand Partnership
Working Schedule : 8a-5p PST
Salary Range : $3500-$4000 (the final salary will be determined by the candidates level of experience and at the discretion of the client)
About the Role
Were looking for a Head of Brand Partnerships who blends creativity and commercial instinct someone who can dream up a limited-edition collaboration with a top chef and set up a system to reach out to 100 partners efficiently. This is a hybrid role : part brand builder part business developer part creative strategist.
Youll partner with other brands creators influencers and retailers identifying opportunities that grow brand equity and drive performance. From launching fragrances with tastemakers to negotiating distribution with boutique stores your work will shape how our brands show up in the world. Youll also support early M&A outreach helping us surface promising brands and connect with founders in the earliest stages of a deal.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Creator & Retail Partnerships
- Identify and build relationships with like-minded brands individuals and boutique retailers
- Launch flavor fragrance or product collaborations that are buzzworthy and ROI-positive
- Architect and negotiate co-branded campaigns drops and activations that elevate brand equity
- Find thoughtful distribution or partnership opportunities outside traditional e-commerce
Systems & Outreach
Design and manage outbound systems to reach 100 potential partners and measure responseBuild internal processes for partnership evaluation execution and trackingMaintain a balance between high-touch relationship building and scalable outbound systemsCreative & Strategic Thinking
Ensure every partnership feels on-brand consumer-first and voice-alignedCollaborate with brand managers and creative teams to bring partnership ideas to lifeAct as both the idea generator and the follow-through executorAnalytics & Reporting
Measure performance through custom metrics like EMV incremental revenue LTV lift and brand haloBalance short-term ROI with long-term brand-building in how initiatives are evaluated and prioritizedRegularly report on whats working whats not and whats nextM&A & Brand Scouting
Help Pathfinder identify promising acquisition targets by monitoring emerging brands and reaching out to foundersBuild relationships with early-stage operators investors and communities in target categoriesSupport the acquisition pipeline by initiating conversations evaluating brand fit and feeding insights to the deal teamRequirements
Proven partnership-builder with 5 years of experience in brand partnerships strategic alliances or business development ideally in consumer tech media or lifestyle sectorTrack record of structuring and closing high-value collaborations in brand agency or marketplace settingsEqually comfortable dreaming big and working small from pitching major strategic concepts to writing the first outreach emailStrong communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to present persuade and build trust across stakeholdersExceptionally skilled in relationship-building and negotiation with a deep network of brand and agency contactsHighly strategic thinker with a bias for execution able to move quickly from insight to actionAnalytical and systems-minded experienced in evaluating ROI tracking KPIs and refining outreach and partnership processesResilient and resourceful not afraid to test iterate and try again; this is a role for a builder not just a managerSelf-starter who thrives in fast-paced remote and highly collaborative environmentsBonus : Experience in wellness food & beverage personal care or retail e-commercePreferred Qualifications
Experience working with or within global brands.Familiarity with data analytics tools and marketing performance metrics.Experience leading a team or managing cross-functional initiatives.Key Skills
Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1