Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships
DSJ Global3 months ago
Sterling, VA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Title: Marketing Manager - Brand Partnerships & Experiential Marketing
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 + Bonus
Company Summary:
A leading national food manufacturer is seeking a Marketing Manager to support brand growth, major partnership activations, and ongoing culinary marketing initiatives. The company delivers high‑quality products, strong operational excellence, and innovative solutions across foodservice, hospitality, and retail channels.
Your Responsibilities
- Serving as an onsite brand ambassador during a multi‑month national event series
- Managing end‑to‑end event execution, including booth presence, sampling, logistics, and vendor coordination
- Building strong relationships with event partners and internal cross‑functional teams
- Developing marketing copy for email, collateral, social, and internal communications
- Supporting culinary and brand marketing projects during non‑event periods
- Managing creative assets, timelines, and marketing deliverables
- Tracking event performance metrics and producing actionable insights
- Ensuring brand excellence across all consumer‑facing and partner‑facing touchpoints
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of professional marketing experience, ideally across brand, partnerships, or experiential roles
- Strong copywriting skills across multiple formats
- Experience managing live events, sponsorship activations, or high‑visibility brand experiences
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong judgment and execution discipline
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to represent the brand professionally and confidently
- Comfortable with heavy travel during event season (15+ weekends) and fast‑paced onsite environments
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Bonus: Experience in food & beverage, hospitality, or CPG marketing.
Benefits/Perks:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Exposure to high‑visibility national brand partnerships
- Opportunities for long‑term career growth
Application
If you are an experienced marketer who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited by a blend of strategic work and boots‑on‑the‑ground event execution, please submit your resume to be considered.
Required Skills
Project Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Event Management
Partnership Development
Copywriting
Brand Management
Experiential Marketing