Director of Brand Partnerships, Influencer Marketing, & Public Relations

Clean Simple Eats is looking for a Director of Brand Partnerships, Influencer Marketing, & Public Relations to own our external brand partnerships, earned media presence, and sponsored influencer content and podcast strategy. This role is for a strategic operator who can close meaningful brand partnerships, drive PR results, scale our sponsored content and podcast presence, and put CSE in front of the right audiences — all while leading a team and working cross-functionally within the broader organization. You'll report directly to the SVP of Brand and work closely with our Co-Founder to bring their vision for the brand to life. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Influencer Partnerships Own the sponsored influencer content strategy end-to-end, collaborating cross-functionally with creative and marketing teams Manage a team to build and manage a roster of paid influencer partners across tiers and platforms, ensuring alignment with brand voice, audience fit, and campaign goals Develop and manage the influencer partnerships budget Evaluate performance of sponsored placements against defined KPIs and use those insights to continuously refine strategy Brand Partnerships Identify, pitch, and close brand partnership deals - from co-branded campaigns and product collaborations to joint in-real-life activations Build and manage a pipeline of prospective partners in the health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle space Negotiate terms, manage contracts, and own the relationship from pitch through execution Measure and report on partnership performance PR & Media Relations Lead all PR strategy & execution - setting priorities, reviewing pitches, and holding all PR activity accountable for coverage and placement goals Serve as the internal point of contact for all PR activity, ensuring agency efforts are aligned with product launches, brand moments, and company news Coordinate with Co-Founders and other key stakeholders for interview opportunities Report results on a monthly basis with KPI’s such as EMV, impressions and placement totals Podcasts Drive and expand CSE's podcast strategy — identifying relevant shows, aligning on copy direction and tracking impact Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in brand partnerships, PR, or a related external-facing marketing role Experience managing a team, holding them accountable to outcomes Proven track record closing brand partnerships and building sponsored content programs Experience owning and managing a budget, including spend allocation, and performance-based optimization Familiarity with podcast landscape in health, wellness, or lifestyle Strong negotiator and communicator - you're confident leading a team, talking to Founders and closing brand deals Data-informed approach to measuring the value of earned and paid media placements Highly self-directed with strong relationship-building skills Background in supplement, nutrition, or CPG marketing (recommended) Existing network of podcast producers, influencers, or media contacts in the wellness space (recommended) Experience supporting product launches from a PR and partnerships angle (recommended) Salary: $130,000-140,000 (Final compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and overall fit) Location: Remote, or Hybrid (if in the SLC, UT area) Position Type: Full-time Benefits: Paid time off (flexible) Paid holidays Insurance: Health, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D 401(k) + Company match Eligible for company bonus plan Free product allowance