Partner Marketing Manager

PetMeds/PetCareRX (“Pets”) team is seeking a motivated Partner Marketing Manager to join our corporate Buying & Merchandising team, specializing in the pet industry. In this role, you will support our efforts to maintain and strengthen relationships with our suppliers and partners within the pet industry and retail e-commerce space. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams, gain valuable experience in marketing, partnership management and activation, contributing to the growth of our business in the pet sector. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, strategic thinking, and a passion for fostering meaningful partnerships.

This is a hybrid position - Must be able to commute in-office 3 days per week in either our Delray beach, FL or New York, NY corporate offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-Op Partner Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with our manufacturing partners, understanding their needs, objectives, and challenges to effectively align with PetMeds' goals.
• Strategic Alignment: Identify opportunities to align vendor campaigns with PetMeds' overall marketing and business strategies to achieve maximum impact and value for both parties.
• Campaign Planning and Execution: Collaborate with internal marketing and product teams to develop and execute vendor promotion campaigns that drive engagement, sales, and brand recognition.
• Assist in the identification and onboarding of new pet product partners.
• Performance Tracking, Reporting and Analysis: Monitor campaign performance metrics, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide insights and reporting to partners and internal teams. Look for opportunities to test campaign creative, offer and placement, and optimize for performance. Maintain accurate partner records and communication channels.
• Contract Management: Oversee campaign reporting and billing, ensuring clear expectations, deliverables, and timelines are established and met.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Marketing, Paid Media, Creative, Product and Analytics teams to ensure seamless execution of vendor campaigns, leveraging each team's expertise for the best possible outcomes. Coordinate with all other internal departments to ensure timely delivery of marketing-related materials, assets and deliverables (e.g. Customer Support).
• Market Research: Stay up to date with market trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics.
• Vendor Partner Knowledge: Learn partners’ product resources, marketing collateral, contract, and program goals to effectively promote their campaigns and products, enhancing their ability to drive sales and engagement.
• Feedback Loop: Act as the main point of contact for vendor partners, gathering feedback and insights to continuously improve campaigns, processes, and collaboration strategies.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with managing budgets or P&L over $50M.
• 5-7 plus years of experience in marketing strategy and planning, with a proven track record in the retail or e-commerce sector.
• 5-7 years of experience in partner or account management, ideally within the ecommerce or retail industries and/or in the pet industry.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with partners at various levels.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies to drive customer growth and revenue.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Ability to persuasively convey ideas, strategies, planning, and campaign updates
• Proficiency in marketing analytics tools, CRM systems, and digital marketing platforms.
• Ability to drive change and excel in creating clarity in ambiguity.
• Customer-obsessed with the ability to understand customer interactions through in-depth analyses of user behavior and engagement.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track and interpret performance data to make informed decisions.
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

Personal Attributes:

• Meticulous planner; highly organized.
• Strategic thinker with a customer-centric and growth mindset.
• High sense of urgency with a deep desire to make a difference and strive for excellence.
• Passionate about pets, pet families, and the pet industry, with a deep understanding of pet family’s needs and preferences.
• Resourceful, scrappy, results-oriented with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (and more)
• Hybrid work options
• Generous pet-related benefits and discounts
• Professional development opportunities and career growth
• Performance-based incentive awards
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave, surrogacy, and adoption benefits
• Unlimited Flex Time Off
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Working alongside a diverse group of collaborative and innovative team members
• Opportunity for growth and development across several areas of the organization

PetMeds/PetCareRX (“PETS”) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us and help shape the future of our brand, creating memorable experiences for pet parents everywhere!

The Department Head has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education which may vary from the above-listed qualifications.