tms · 1 week ago
Brand Partnerships Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years exptms is a creative agency that unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for leading brands. The Brand Partnerships Manager will support the Happy Meal Brand Partnerships team in driving projects related to licensing and planning, while fostering innovation and collaboration within the organization.
AdvertisingBusiness DevelopmentMarket ResearchMarketing
Responsibilities
Support building the Brand Partnerships Department – focusing on trend spotting and a deep understanding of the key industries that we work on
Develop strategic reporting pieces (internal & external) to educate and share knowledge and how this impacts our business
Working closely with the other markets to share knowledge and findings, as well as competitor and market reviews
Support during Planning Process working with:
External stakeholders (McDonald’s) to continue to evolve our planning process, anticipating/ addressing new needs based on the business context
Support in continuing to position tms as the key stakeholder when it comes to industry expertise
Internally working closely with strategy, product development, supply chain to ensure a smooth and successful process
Booking in meetings, managing agendas, and taking minutes
Create and manage multi-disciplinary timelines for all global HM projects, working with delivery leads to ensure they are accurate, achievable, aligned and updated
Ensure key achievements are shared and adhered to with internal and external collaborators
Qualification
Required
+4 years of relevant experience in Project Management and/or Account Management
You will be a motivated person who approaches new tasks with enthusiasm and willingness to learn
You will be highly organized with the ability to prioritize a fast-paced workload to meet multiple deadlines
Have excellent attention to detail
You will be able to work well under pressure and maintain a calm approach to busy situations with an ability to multi-task effectively
You will have excellent communication skills and be a confident presenter
Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
You will have enthusiasm for the creative process of campaign development
You will have a process driven mind-set – able to work within guidelines and to tight timelines
You will have experience of projects with complex dependencies and/or multi-disciplinary outputs
You will be curious and want to get into the detail. You will want to understand and be motivated to help resolve stakeholder challenges
You will be a calm, confident and level-headed communicator
You will understand the importance of continuous improvement and be keen to explore different tools and ways of working
You will have a passion for the McDonald's brand and wider marketing industry
Preferred
Experience working on a global team
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
Company
tms
tms unites technology and marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
James Eby
Sr. Vice President, Chief Creative Officer
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