DIRECTOR OF BRAND PARTNERSHIPS, INFLUENCER MARKETING, & PUBLIC RELATIONS

Cleansimpleeats

Full-timesenior€130,000-140,000/year

Job description

Clean Simple Eats is looking for a Director of Brand Partnerships, Influencer Marketing, & Public Relations to own our external brand partnerships, earned media presence, and sponsored influencer content and podcast strategy. This role is for a strategic operator who can close meaningful brand partnerships, drive PR results, scale our sponsored content and podcast presence, and put CSE in front of the right audiences — all while leading a team and working cross-functionally within the broader organization. You'll report directly to the SVP of Brand and work closely with our Co-Founder to bring their vision for the brand to life. <h3>Primary Duties & Responsibilities</h3> Influencer Partnerships <ul> <li>Own the sponsored influencer content strategy end-to-end, collaborating cross-functionally with creative and marketing teams</li> <li>Manage a team to build and manage a roster of paid influencer partners across tiers and platforms, ensuring alignment with brand voice, audience fit, and campaign goals</li> <li>Develop and manage the influencer partnerships budget</li> <li>Evaluate performance of sponsored placements against defined KPIs and use those insights to continuously refine strategy</li> </ul> Brand Partnerships <ul> <li>Identify, pitch, and close brand partnership deals - from co-branded campaigns and product collaborations to joint in-real-life activations</li> <li>Build and manage a pipeline of prospective partners in the health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle space</li> <li>Negotiate terms, manage contracts, and own the relationship from pitch through execution</li> <li>Measure and report on partnership performance </li> </ul> PR & Media Relations <ul> <li>Lead all PR strategy & execution - setting priorities, reviewing pitches, and holding all PR activity accountable for coverage and placement goals</li> <li>Serve as the internal point of contact for all PR activity, ensuring agency efforts are aligned with product launches, brand moments, and company news</li> <li>Coordinate with Co-Founders and other key stakeholders for interview opportunities</li> <li>Report results on a monthly basis with KPI’s such as EMV, impressions and placement totals</li> </ul> Podcasts <ul> <li>Drive and expand CSE's podcast strategy — identifying relevant shows, aligning on copy direction and tracking impact</li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications:</h3> <ul> <li>6+ years of experience in brand partnerships, PR, or a related external-facing marketing role</li> <li>Experience managing a team, holding them accountable to outcomes</li> <li>Proven track record closing brand partnerships and building sponsored content programs</li> <li>Experience owning and managing a budget, including spend allocation, and performance-based optimization</li> <li>Familiarity with podcast landscape in health, wellness, or lifestyle</li> <li>Strong negotiator and communicator - you're confident leading a team, talking to Founders and closing brand deals</li> <li>Data-informed approach to measuring the value of earned and paid media placements</li> <li>Highly self-directed with strong relationship-building skills</li> <li>Background in supplement, nutrition, or CPG marketing (recommended)</li> <li>Existing network of podcast producers, influencers, or media contacts in the wellness space (recommended)</li> <li>Experience supporting product launches from a PR and partnerships angle (recommended)</li> </ul> Salary: $130,000-140,000 (Final compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and overall fit) Location: Remote, or Hybrid (if in the SLC, UT area) Position Type: Full-time Benefits: <ul> <li>Paid time off (flexible)</li> <li>Paid holidays</li> <li>Insurance: Health, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D</li> <li>401(k) + Company match</li> <li>Eligible for company bonus plan</li> <li>Free product allowance</li> </ul>