Manager of Partnerships

Feastables; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision fully paid

401(k) with employer match

11 company paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Snacks and chocolate

Job summary

Feastables is seeking a Manager of Partnerships to drive day-to-day collaboration with consumer goods partners, coordinate cross-functional launches, and optimize our growing portfolio. You will manage relationships, track progress, and report on performance while ensuring a top-tier partner experience.

You’ll work with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal to scale partnerships, identify new opportunities, and accelerate Feastables’ growth in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in partnerships, account management, licensing, or related roles.
• Experience managing external relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with multiple priorities.
• Proven cross-functional execution and on-time delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong relationship-building.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and proactive mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity while maintaining execution quality.
• Strong analytical skills to track performance and derive insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships and communication with consumer goods partners across programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution of initiatives, launches, and activations.
• Track performance against objectives, contracts, and milestones.
• Prepare scorecards, reports, dashboards, and QBRs for visibility into performance.
• Support planning and execution of new product launches and initiatives from kickoff to launch.
• Identify risks and opportunities, driving timely resolutions.
• Onboard new partners and establish effective ways of working across teams.
• Maintain partnership docs, governance materials, and procedures.
• Recommend process improvements to boost efficiency and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure delivery.
• Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for Feastables' ecosystem.

Skills

Partnerships

Account management

Cross-functional

Project management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Ambiguity handling

Data analysis

Startup experience

Job description

Feastables is on a mission to create the world's most engaging brand. As the CPG industry teeters on the edge of transformation, trust has shifted from traditional corporate giants to innovative individual creators. With the backing of MrBeast, the world's most influential creator, and our unwavering commitment to transparency and superior quality, we are strategically positioned to become the go-to snacking brand for future generations.

At the heart of our ethos is the belief that anything is possible. This belief ignites our innovation and drives us to push boundaries. It's what enables us to deliver incredible products and unique, engaging experiences that keep our fans and customers coming back for more.

Though recognized for our chocolate bars, our vision goes beyond a single product category. We aim to offer a diverse product range, each item tailored to meet our customers' unique tastes and needs. Regardless of the variety, all of our products share a common trait - the guarantee of quality and fun that Feastables is known for.

We're not just building a brand; we're crafting a legacy and just getting started. We are charting an unprecedented path, at an unbelievable velocity, and seeking extraordinary individuals to help us shape the next iconic global brand. Together, we will build something truly remarkable that will resonate with customers worldwide and stand the test of time.

About The Role:

As the Manager of Partnerships at Feastables, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day execution of our growing portfolio of consumer goods partnerships. You'll be responsible for keeping partnership initiatives on track, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring our partners have an exceptional experience working with Feastables.

This role blends relationship management, operational excellence, and project execution. You'll work closely with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and external partners to bring partnership initiatives to life while identifying opportunities to improve how we work and scale our partnership ecosystem.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage day-to-day relationships and communication with consumer goods partners across multiple partnership programs
• Coordinate cross-functional execution of partnership initiatives, product launches, and commercial activations
• Track partnership performance against business objectives, contractual commitments, and key milestones
• Prepare partnership scorecards, reporting, dashboards, and quarterly business reviews to provide visibility into performance and opportunities
• Support the planning and execution of new product launches and partnership initiatives from kickoff through launchManage recurring operating cadences, action plans, timelines, and follow-ups across internal and external stakeholders
• Identify execution risks, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement while driving timely resolution
• Support onboarding of new partners and help establish effective ways of working across teams
• Maintain partnership documentation, processes, governance materials, and operating procedures
• Recommend process improvements that increase operational efficiency, partner satisfaction, and execution quality
• Partner closely with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal to ensure successful delivery of partnership initiatives
• Stay informed on industry trends, consumer brands, and partnership opportunities that could strengthen the Feastables ecosystem

Recipe for Success:

• 5+ years of experience in partnerships, account management, licensing, business operations, consumer goods, or related commercial roles
• Experience managing external business relationships and coordinating initiatives across multiple stakeholders
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional execution and deliver projects on time in fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong relationship-building abilities
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working through ambiguity while maintaining a high standard of execution
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track performance, identify trends, and communicate actionable insights
• Consumer packaged goods, licensing, retail partnership, or brand collaboration experience is a plus
• Experience working at a high-growth consumer brand or startup is preferred
• Interest in creator-led brands, modern consumer products, and building meaningful strategic partnerships

Why Feastables?

We believe in transparency - not just in our ingredients, but in how we hire. When making compensation decisions, we consider many factors like role level, market data, location, and relevant experience and skills. For this role, we expect the annual base salary to fall between $100,000-$115,000.

Beyond salary, we offer a thriving culture where you'll have interesting problems to solve with the autonomy you need to make a difference. And, of course, we have the perks/benefits to enable you to do your best work.

• 100% employer paid option for medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with an employer match
• 11 company paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Delicious chocolate & snacks of course!