We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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　　Position Summary

　　It’s more than a quality product in a quality package. It’s more than driving sales and revenue. It’s about educating consumers on how to enhance the relationship with their pets. Or how they can feed their pet to minimize allergies. It’s about making pet food, snacks, and litter a shopping experience. And contributing to the world in such a way that we can impact the chances of every dog or cat living a healthier life. This is marketing at Nestlé Purina – and it’s all done through agile ways of working, calculated risk-taking, meaningful collaboration, and a data-driven mind set.

　　As a Partnership Marketing Manager, you’ll work closely with the Director of Partnership Marketing to develop and execute the strategic approach for all existing and future sports partnerships. You’ll have the opportunity to that will execute the strategies that drive positive shifts in overall brand perception and demonstrate our core belief that people and pets are better together.

　　Lead the execution of the organization’s sports partnership portfolio with current (e.g., St. Louis CITY SC, St. Louis Blues, and St. Louis Cardinals) and future partners

　　Manage agency partners to ensure they are properly briefed and are executing all contractual assets

　　Develop KPIs across partnership portfolio in conjunction with Consumer Insights team to build a roadmap for success

　　Build season-long activation plans to support the broader long-term sports marketing strategy

　　Serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert to guide internal teams across the organization as they explore utilizing partnerships as a marketing channel

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop initiatives/programs

　　Attend weekly internal, partner, and agency team meetings & quarterly planning sessions

　　Work with media team to develop media plan to amplify partnerships

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

　　7+ years of professional experience with 2+ of those years in partnership marketing

　　Other

　　Experience negotiating and executing league, team, and athlete talent partnerships is preferred

　　Up to 25% travel

　　The approximate pay range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us)

　　Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

　　REQUISITION ID:

　　279731

　　It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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