Strategic Retail Partnerships Manager - Remote

Chicory; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

14 paid holidays

One Medical membership

ClassPass membership

Learning & development stipend

Flexible remote/hybrid work

Dog-friendly

Stock options

FSA / HSA

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Chicory is seeking a Retailer Partnerships Manager to bridge retailers, CPG brands, and Chicory teams. You will cultivate trusted relationships with major retailer partners, uncover opportunities, and drive meaningful business growth while shaping retail strategy.

You’ll collaborate with sales and marketing to activate campaigns, lead retailer meetings, and expand Chicory’s presence across channels. Remote-friendly with travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in grocery retail, CPG, commerce marketing, retail media, or an agency environment.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for client meetings, events, and team gatherings.
• Basic understanding of the commerce marketing and retail media ecosystem and curiosity about future directions.
• Experience building trusted relationships with external partners and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, connect the dots, and turn relationships into business results.
• Strong communication skills to articulate ideas, influence stakeholders, and adapt to audiences.
• Excellent organization and project management skills with multiple partners and priorities.
• Willingness to learn, roll up sleeves, and contribute proactively.
• Collaborative, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset; bring ideas for next steps.

Responsibilities

• Build impactful relationships with notable retailer partners, becoming the go‑to resource for Chicory’s capabilities, products, and opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of each retailer’s goals and commerce media strategy to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Partner with Chicory’s sales and marketing teams to develop and activate campaign opportunities and grow channel sales.
• Lead regular retailer meetings and maintain a cadence of communication with partners.
• Collaborate with retailer partners and their analytics teams to develop new tactics and expand closed‑loop measurement capabilities.
• Bring insights from retailer conversations back to inform products, tactics, and go‑to‑market strategy.
• Work cross‑functionally to turn opportunities into action and provide a seamless partner experience.
• Develop engagement plans and identify ways to deepen partnerships and Chicory presence.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Proactiveness

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Curiosity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Chicory is seeking a Retailer Partnerships Manager to bridge retailers, CPG brands, and Chicory teams. You will cultivate trusted relationships with major retailer partners, uncover opportunities, and drive meaningful business growth while shaping retail strategy.

You’ll collaborate with sales and marketing to activate campaigns, lead retailer meetings, and expand Chicory’s presence across channels. Remote-friendly with travel up to 15% as needed.