What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Partnerships Manager position at Chew CPG Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Chew is a mission-driven food and beverage innovation company founded on the notion that consumers shouldn't have to choose between what tastes great, and what’s good for you.
DELICIOUS. NUTRITIOUS. SUSTAINABLE. PROFITABLE. SCALABLE.
ABOUT US :
We partner with major industry players to deliver truly disruptive and impactful innovation. Leveraging our team’s deep and diverse experience, commitment to agility, creative problem-solving, and detail-driven execution, we break down barriers and provide excellence at every step of the go-to-market process. As a leader in end-to-end food innovation, we create products that are delicious, nutritious, sustainable, profitable, and scalable.
Founded in 2013, our organization is well-established and well-resourced. The innovative nature of our projects and the dynamic priorities of the companies we collaborate with, give our culture the energy and adaptability of a start-up. Individuals that are creative yet pragmatic, team-oriented yet self-motivated, and energized by the chance to develop something groundbreaking multiple times per year, thrive at Chew.
Join us on our mission to democratize good food. Together, we dream big and help create food that will change the world!
ROLE SUMMARY :
As a Partnerships Manager, you will collaborate with a dynamic cross-functional team of chefs, food scientists, and project managers to deliver innovative product solutions and outstanding partner experiences. In this role, you will cultivate strong relationships with partners by managing daily interactions, project development, and fostering long-term collaboration. You’ll have the autonomy to advocate for your partners, ensure exceptional project delivery, and drive partner retention. This is an on-site position in Boston, MA.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Relationship Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of partners, providing strategic guidance and ensuring the delivery of product solutions aligned with scope requirements.
Build meaningful and thoughtful relationships by deeply understanding partner needs and proactively anticipating challenges.
Consistently go above and beyond to exceed partner expectations, ensuring exceptional experiences and fostering long-term collaboration.
Identify opportunities for new business and project expansion through a deep understanding of partner goals and industry trends.
Communication Leadership
Lead all partner communications and presentations with confidence, answering questions, influencing decision-making, and commanding trust at all organizational levels.
Project Scoping & Proposal Development
Translate partner briefs into actionable internal project briefs, ensuring all necessary data is captured at project inception.
Craft compelling project proposals for clients that outline deliverables, timelines, and alignment with partner objectives.
Develop project timelines that ladder up to the project scope and ensure alignment with client expectations.
Timeline Management
Collaborate with project managers to develop and oversee cross-functional timelines, proactively addressing partner needs and challenges.
Manage project timelines with clients, ensuring clear communication, on-time delivery, and exceptional partner experiences.
Strategic Storytelling
Collaborate with Science and Culinary Leads to create deliverables that align with partners’ brand and business strategies.
Research & Insight
Conduct research to understand consumer behavior, brand positioning, market trends, and cultural insights.
Team Empowerment
Inspire and galvanize the project team to generate innovative, category-defining ideas.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
4 years of experience in partnerships, account management, business development, strategy, or brand management (experience in food or consumer packaged goods is a plus).
3 years of project management experience, with a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion.
Proven ability to craft compelling project proposals and manage project timelines with clients.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with high emotional intelligence.
Strong accountability, ownership, and results-oriented mindset.
Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Superior organizational and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES :
Passion for food and consumer products.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
Naturally inquisitive and curious mindset.
Positive attitude and problem-solving approach to challenges.
Self-motivated with a strong focus on meeting deadlines
REWARDS & BENEFITS :
- Competitive Base Salary, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits. In addition to a TalkSpace Subscription.
- 410k company match
- Education assistance
- Flexible PTO
- Employee Appreciation Programs
- Immense professional growth potential, working on the most innovative developments and products of your career.
Chew is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
