Now Hiring - Eastridge Workforce Solutions - Director of Strategic Partnerships in Irvine, CA

Full description of the position

Created/Revised Date: 7/10 Anticipated Closing Date: 8/10 Job Title: Director of Strategic Partnerships Location: Irvine, CA Shift: 8-5

• [The salary range for this position is expected to be between $[130,00-170,000] per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.] Employment Type: Full Time| Direct Hire FLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday 9-6

About the Role

: We are seeking a senior leader to develop and execute strategic partnerships that drive business growth, increase brand awareness, and create new revenue opportunities. This role owns the partnership strategy from identifying opportunities through negotiation, execution, and long-term management. The ideal candidate has experience building high-impact partnerships across consumer brands, retail, media, entertainment, digital platforms, and cultural communities. They should have a proven track record of sourcing partnership opportunities, structuring mutually beneficial agreements, leading co- marketing initiatives, and delivering measurable business results. This position partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Product, and Content teams while building strong executive-level relationships with external partners. The role also leads the partnerships function, establishes best practices, and develops a high-performing team.

Qualifications

: 10+ years of experience in Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Alliances, or Co-Marketing Proven success developing and executing cross-industry partnerships Experience with consumer brands, CPG, retail, media, or digital platforms preferred Strong negotiation, relationship management, and executive communication skills Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred Familiarity with Korean brands and K-culture is a plus

Benefits

: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, Sick Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Massachusetts Candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Privacy: Information collected and processed as part of your candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Eastridge's Privacy Policy [please apply online] policy, as well as Eastridge's Pre-Use Notice of Collection and Automated Decision-Making Technologies [please apply online] By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, if applicable, text messages, or emails from Eastridge Workforce Solution, and/or its agents and contracted partners related to confirming assignments and job openings. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. To opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time, simply reply to the text with STOP. Please be aware that message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. You can access our SMS Terms and Conditions by visiting [please apply online] IPROPLUS LI-JH1 S3ARCH S3ARCHPLUS