Strategic Partnerships Director - Coffee & Growth

Canteen North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Canteen is seeking a Strategic Planning Director to develop and execute strategic partnerships that drive growth within the specialty coffee industry. This role serves as the primary liaison with manufacturing partners, industry organizations, and strategic affiliates, identifying growth opportunities and expanding CBC's customer pipeline across the coffee supply chain.

In this role you will collaborate with leadership to build long-term partnership strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in business development or partnerships.
• Experience managing manufacturer/supplier/partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key coffee manufacturers and strategic partners.
• Identify and manage partnership opportunities that generate leads and revenue growth.
• Lead cross-functional projects from opportunity identification through implementation.
• Serve as CBC's primary contact for Foodbuy and Tradecraft.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Leadership to align partnership strategies.
• Represent CBC at industry events to increase brand awareness.

Skills

Partnership development

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales/Hospitality/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Canteen is seeking a Strategic Planning Director to develop and execute strategic partnerships that drive growth within the specialty coffee industry. This role serves as the primary liaison with manufacturing partners, industry organizations, and strategic affiliates, identifying growth opportunities and expanding CBC's customer pipeline across the coffee supply chain.

In this role you will collaborate with leadership to build long-term partnership strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and