Director, Brand Partnerships & Influencer Strategy

Sterling Kohler; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. seeks a Director for Brand Partnerships & Influencers to lead North American strategy and influencer programs. Onsite at Kohler, WI, you will develop partnerships, oversee cross-category campaigns, and drive omni-channel activations to grow brand metrics.

You will manage a 5+ person marketing team, guide product strategy, and own budget activation while collaborating with PR, product marketing, design, and sales to deliver compelling consumer experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA in Marketing preferred.
• 10+ years of diverse marketing experience, preferably with lifestyle or consumer goods brands.
• Experience guiding/advising on product strategy in service of brand objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing marketing team (5+ members) and onboard strategic partners.
• Develop and execute omni-channel marketing campaigns across partnerships and cross-category launches.
• Lead contract negotiations and partner onboarding to maximize ROI for Kohler.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive consumer storytelling and activation.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

MBA in Marketing

Marketing experience

Leadership

Omni-channel marketing

Budget management

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Team leadership

Brand strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA in Marketing

Job description

Kohler Co. seeks a Director for Brand Partnerships & Influencers to lead North American strategy and influencer programs. Onsite at Kohler, WI, you will develop partnerships, oversee cross-category campaigns, and drive omni-channel activations to grow brand metrics.

You will manage a 5+ person marketing team, guide product strategy, and own budget activation while collaborating with PR, product marketing, design, and sales to deliver compelling consumer experiences.