Plein Air Agency · 1 month ago
Director of Brand Partnerships
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
6+ years expPlein Air Agency is a leading marketing consultancy focusing on the restaurant and hospitality industry. The Director of Brand Partnerships is responsible for deepening client relationships and providing strategic guidance to deliver integrated marketing solutions.
AdvertisingConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Lead client relationships and provide strategic guidance to shape and improve planned marketing programs across brand, media, digital, and in-store
Own and help lead quarterly business reviews for each client, synthesizing performance, insights, and next-step recommendations
Anticipate and solve issues, providing clear options and recommendations when concerns or questions arise
Oversee all major campaigns and projects, ensuring work is on-brief, on-time, and of consistently high impact and quality
Partner with internal teams to identify and pitch value-add ideas and test-and-learn opportunities at least quarterly
Maintain regular, proactive contact with clients through bi-monthly check-ins beyond standard status meetings
Identify and nurture opportunities to introduce clients to additional IPA capabilities and services
Work with creative, production, strategy, and media leads to prioritize projects and resources, in partnership with the Brand Partnerships team
Bring an expert business and financial lens to meetings and presentations to gain buy-in on future programs and investments
Manage and develop the Brand Partnerships team, including performance management, coaching, and growth planning
Lead internal reviews and build growth plans for each team member
Hold weekly internal client check-ins with the Brand Partnerships team to align on priorities, risks, and upcoming needs
Ensure every client has a clear, living marketing calendar and that projects are kicked off, tracked, and managed through to completion
Lead monthly internal knowledge-share sessions across client accounts and the Brand Partnerships team to spread learnings and best practices
Own onboarding and training for all new Brand Partnerships team members, setting expectations on process, communication, and client service standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Marketing, Business, or related field
Minimum 6 years working experience in marketing coordination, project or account management
Management level experience with direct reports
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Skilled in delivering clear, compelling presentations to internal leadership, clients and cross-functional teams
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies like Monday.com
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and communication platforms like Slack
Strong organizational and time management abilities with capacity to handle multiple priorities
Preferred
Has restaurant or hospitality industry experience
Company
Plein Air Agency
Plein Air is a full service marketing consultancy providing sustainable growth solutions to restaurant and hospitality industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Abelkop
Chief Executive Officer
Paul McEnany
Founding Partner, CO-CEO
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