Partnerships, Licensing & Events Manager

Zenni Optical

About The Position

As a Partnerships, Licensing & Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Zenni’s partnership initiatives. You will develop new partnerships, manage existing relationships, and identify opportunities for further collaboration and integration. You will be the liaison between partners and internal teams, facilitating communication, and oversee the successful execution of partnership strategies while delivering best-in-class experiences to our strategic relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in partnership management with a proven track record of onboarding, cultivating, and executing successful relationship-based partner programs while operating in a diverse, cross-functional organization.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a partnerships or client-based account management role
Demonstrated proficiency in managing the development and implementation of partnership marketing strategy
Deep understanding of event production and on-site event marketing
Excellent problem-solving and organizational talents
Attention to detail and organizational finesse

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of affiliate marketing, broadcast media integrations, and social content
An enthusiastic commitment to collaborative success across diverse departmental landscapes
Proficient in both autonomous and team-oriented project management

Responsibilities

Collaborate and implement partnership strategy that aligns with the team’s goals, market trends, and external partner objectives.
Deliver innovative, scalable programs that maximize opportunities while mitigating risk.
Build and strengthen long-term relationships with strategic partners through concise and continuous communication to ensure we are positioned to support them responsively and effectively.
Conduct market research and identify emerging trends in the competitive landscape.
Utilize insights to inform partner strategy and deliverable development.
Work closely with all departments in the company, including PR, marketing, product, and customer service teams to ensure partner initiatives are successfully launched, operated, and supported.
Develop and manage workflows, milestones, and reporting across partner programs.
Ensure effective end-to-end delivery and performance of partner product, SKU and site deployment, event and onsite activations, and compliance on all contractual assets and deliverables.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Program
Healthcare: 100% premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employees (50% for dependents)
Basic Life and AD&D with option for additional voluntary coverage
Short and long term disability coverage
401k with up to 4% match
EAP and Spring Health that gives you and dependents access to free therapy and coaching
Free access for you and your family to our digital wellness platform - Wellness Coach
Generous PTO in addition to our Week of Zen - the time between Christmas and New Year’s to relax and recuperate
Fully Paid Parental Leave - 16 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
Family forming & fertility support and services through Maven
Annual Zenni Gift Card - to use towards our products!