Partnerships & Event Marketing Director

Cornelius, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Burn's partnerships, PR, and events to build brand, community, and growth.

  • Lead strategy and execution of brand partnerships across tiers and channels
  • Must-have: 7–10 years in partnerships, PR, experiential, or brand marketing
  • Standout: Builds scalable frameworks, manages high-profile collaborations, and tracks ROI

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy and execution of all brand partnerships, including celebrity, athlete, influencer, and brand collaborations
  • Identifyand secure high-impact partnerships that align with Burn’s mission and growth goals
  • Build scalable partnership frameworks across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 relationships
  • Ensure all partnerships deliver against clear KPIs (awareness, leads, conversions, brand equity)
  • Own and evolve the Brand Champion Program, including recruitment, relationship management, and activation strategy
  • Oversee contracts, deliverables, and performance tracking
  • Ensure authenticity and alignment with Burn’s brand voice and community
  • Lead PR strategy and agency management to drive national and local media coverage
  • Develop compelling narratives that position Burn as a leader in health, fitness and franchising
  • Identifyand secure media opportunities for founders, executives, and key brand moments

Requirements

  • 7–10 years in partnerships, PR, experiential, or brand marketing
  • Proven experience managing high-profile partnerships and events
  • Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and storytelling skills
  • Experience tying partnerships and events to measurable business outcomes
  • Cross-functional leadership experience
  • Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing , Communications, or related field
  • Passion for fitness, health, and community
  • Occasional travel as needed, <15%

Preferred

  • Franchising experience a plus