Brand Marketing Partnership Coordinator

[solidcore]•Arlington, VA

12h•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

[solidcore] is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Partnership Marketing Coordinator focused on our partnership program and New Studio Openings (NSO). This role is critical to building brand awareness, relevancy and client engagement, as well as driving pre-sale memberships and establishing each new location as the go-to fitness destination in its community. You'll orchestrate integrated marketing campaigns that blend event & digital strategy, local partnerships, influencer engagement, and grassroots activation to create buzz and deliver measurable results. This role is located in Rosslyn, VA and reporting to the Senior Manager of Brand Marketing.

Requirements

2-4 years of marketing experience, preferably in experiential, sponsorship, partnership marketing, retail, hospitality, or boutique fitness industries
Proven track record of successful new location launches or market expansion initiatives
Experience working with field teams and building comprehensive local marketing strategies that tell a compelling story and gain buy-in across multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of integrated marketing strategies and multi-channel campaign execution
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams, external partners, and multiple management levels
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities through to completion with precise attention to detail, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met
Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
Ability to travel 10-20% to support openings in various markets

Responsibilities

New Studio Openings: Develop and execute comprehensive 90-120 day pre-opening marketing plans for new studio launches, orchestrating integrated campaigns including experiential, partnership activation, PR, and influencer marketing to drive awareness, generate qualified leads, and achieve pre-sale membership targets
Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional teams including brand marketing, studio operations, field leadership, sales, design, and marketing to ensure flawless execution
Analyze local market trends and consumer insights to inform opening strategies and identify growth opportunities specific to each new location
Partner with field and studio teams to design and implement community-building initiatives such as pop-up events and regional partnerships
Continuously improve opening playbooks with brand marketing best practices and strategic guidance
Implement partnership guidelines and provide direction on local partnerships to ensure brand safety and activation excellence
Partner with the marketing team to track and analyze key performance metrics including membership sales, lead generation, and ROI across all marketing channels, with specific benchmarks for pre-opening success
Partnership Program: Support national partnership strategy, collaborating closely with new and existing partners in the development and activation of partnership plans
Lead daily execution of our partnership program, including the Core Collective program, and identify new partnership opportunities that amplify brand awareness and relevancy
Manage communications with existing partners, from activation ideation and planning to billing and contracting
Facilitate and lead communication to the field on partnership activation details, creating an ongoing feedback loop to build best practices
Support the evaluation, guidance, and activation of local partnerships executed at the studio level
Actively contribute to the creation of partnership proposals with a creative approach to co-branded activation opportunities