Brand Partnerships Manager

Job Title: Brand Partnerships Manager

Location: 41 Eagle Road, Danbury, CT

Summary

LesserEvil is an innovative, healthy-snacks brand. We are hiring a Brand Partnerships Manager to work on-site at our Danbury, CT office.

In this role, you will be a key member of our Brand Marketing team, responsible for bringing LesserEvil into the wild through thoughtful brand collaborations, events, and creator partnerships. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field, and is ready to take ownership of projects, build meaningful relationships, and execute creative ideas from concept to completion. This is a hands-on, mid-level role with real responsibility and room to grow alongside a fast-moving brand.

Role/ Responsibilities

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS

• Supporting and leading brand partnerships from ideation through execution, ensuring alignment with LesserEvil’s brand values and voice.
• Identifying and researching potential partner brands, platforms, and cultural moments that make sense for LesserEvil.
• Managing partnership timelines, contracts, deliverables, and post-campaign recaps.
• Maintaining organization and documentation across all partnerships to ensure projects stay on track and on brand.

EVENTS & EXPERIENTIAL

• Helping plan and execute events, pop-ups, festivals, trade shows, and retail activations.
• Coordinating vendors, logistics, budgets, and on-site needs for both local and larger-scale events.
• Serving as an on-site brand representative when needed, ensuring each event feels polished, intentional, and distinctly LesserEvil.

INFLUENCER & CREATOR PROGRAM

• Supporting and helping manage LesserEvil’s influencer and creator program across platforms.
• Partnering with agencies and platforms to bring creator campaigns to life.
• Sourcing creators who authentically align with the LesserEvil brand.
• Coordinating gifting, seeding, creative briefs, content tracking, and performance reporting.
• Staying informed on emerging creator trends, platforms, and best practices.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Working closely with Social, PR, Brand, and Sales teams to ensure alignment across initiatives.
• Supporting major brand moments, launches, and campaigns through strategic partnerships.
• Tracking performance metrics and sharing insights to continuously improve future programs.
• Performing other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field required.
• 2–5 years of experience in partnerships, influencer marketing, brand marketing, experiential marketing, or PR.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and strong creative instincts.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and see projects through.
• Passion for culture, creators, and building brands with personality.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or lifestyle brands.
• Exposure to influencer programs or event execution.
• Familiarity with retail-driven activations.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Danbury, CT.
• Willingness to travel locally and out of state as needed for events and partnerships.

Benefits

• 18 Days of PTO (prorated during your first year based on start date) + 5 Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Dependent Care FSA, 401k, and Life Insurance options after a 90-day waiting period.
• A fun office environment complete with a gym, instructor-led yoga classes weekly, cold brew on tap, and plenty of LesserEvil snacks.

LesserEvil is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings to our company.

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person