Manager- Brand Partnerships

We are looking for a dynamic and driven professional to join the Brand Partnerships team as a Deputy Manager / Manager. The role will primarily focus on driving strategic partnerships across F&B and Health & Wellness categories.

The ideal candidate should come with strong experience in the CPG ecosystem and possess the ability to independently manage key brand relationships while also mentoring and guiding a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with leading CPG brands to drive collaborations, sampling campaigns, launches, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify new partnership opportunities and contribute towards category growth and revenue targets.
• Lead conversations and negotiations with brand stakeholders and marketing teams.
• Manage and guide a team, ensuring strong execution, ownership, and achievement of business goals.
• Mentor team members on client handling, pitching, relationship management, and campaign execution.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams including marketing, operations, category, and consumer insights.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and emerging consumer brands within the FMCG/CPG ecosystem.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in Brand Partnerships, Key Account Management, Category Management, or Business Development.
• Strong understanding of the CPG ecosystem.
• Experience in managing client relationships and handling strategic partnerships.
• Prior experience in team management or mentoring is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.