Director, Influencer Marketing & Brand Partnerships

Meet daring.

Hi. We’re daring foods. We were founded in 2018 by Ross Mackay and Eliott Kessas. And we’re on a mission to change the food system, starting with daring pieces—the sustainable, nutritious and delicious 100% plant-based chicken alternative that’s inspiring more and more people every day to give chicken the bird. In addition to shipping direct to consumers, we’re now in over 360 stores across the USA and launching in many more this year. We’re scaling up fast and looking to grow our talented team of daring individuals. So if changing the way the world eats sounds like something you can get behind, we dare you to join us.

What we need.

We are looking for a Director of Influencer Marketing & Brand Partnerships who has the skills and experience to build a vision and strategy for Daring's partnerships and influencer marketing activities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned marketing leader, stellar relationship builder and exceptional communicator. They're self-motivated, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to help shape the future of a young consumer brand.

What you’ll do.

• Lead Daring’s influencer marketing and partnerships strategies to drive sales, awareness and engagement
• Strategize and execute 360 partnerships with restaurants and professional chefs
• Execute campaigns from start to finish including influencer selection, outreach, negotiations, creating campaign briefs, and ensuring all deliverables are completed by influencers in a timely manner
• Streamline processes to improve program efficiencies
• Research and develop influencer strategy for emerging social channels
• Build and maintain relationships with influencers, agents, managers, restaurants, chefs, brand partners and industry thought leaders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with social media, PR, sales, creative, paid media and other teams to develop and execute partnerships
• Lead contract negotiations with agents, managers and lawyers
• Manage high-volume influencer seeding program
• Manage monthly influencer marketing and partnerships budget
• Analyze and report on campaign performance and make strategic optimizations to maximize ROI
• Manage PR agency and support pitching efforts

Who you are.

• 7+ years of experience working in influencer marketing and brand partnerships
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Collaborative and resourceful in nature
• Thorough understanding of industry trends
• Experience brokering top tier talent and brand partnerships
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience building and managing a team

Who we are.

We’re daring.

Not safe. We are as daring in nature as we are in name. We challenge conventions, question the status quo, and never stop believing in what we can achieve.

We speak truth.

Not fiction. We believe there is no greater source of empowerment than the truth. We are open, honest and transparent in everything we do—to each other and to our customers.

We do good.

Not harm. We started this because we care about the health of people and our planet. And even as we reach new heights, we'll always stay true to our roots and fight for good.

We get better.

Not good enough. We are constantly pursuing innovation and actively seeking to improve each and every element of our business, from minor tweaks to the major milestones.

We aim higher.

Not for the easy target. We'll never hit the same mark twice. Because we are unapologetically ambitious. We believe our courage, commitment, and charisma can change the world.

We can’t wait to talk daring with you.