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Associate Manager, Retail and Community Partnerships Full Time El Segundo **About Liquid I.V.** At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark. Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world's leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we're continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand. We're also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world. **About our Team:** We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. **About the role:** Liquid I.V. is looking for an Associate Manager, Retail & Community Partnerships to lead the development and execution of strategic collaborations that drive brand visibility, product trial, and cultural relevance. This role uniquely bridges the gap between retail distribution and lifestyle-rooted community partnerships by building scalable, high-impact programs with fitness, wellness, and culturally aligned partners. This person will play a key role in bringing Liquid I.V. to life in the spaces where wellness consumers live, shop, and connect, with a focus on integration, storytelling, and flawless execution. **Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:** Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to: Retail Partnerships: + Partnership Strategy & Development: Build and manage strategic partnerships and retail activations across key channels including mass, ALT, drug, convenience, food, and omnichannel. + Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with retail partners, ensuring shared growth and success, with an emphasis on SIH (Sampling In Hand) strategies. + Campaign Execution: Lead execution of brand activations, both retailer-owned and Liquid I.V.-owned, designed to drive product trial and awareness. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, brand, and retail marketing teams to align partnership priorities and implement integrated campaigns. + Analytics & Reporting: Analyze sales data and retail trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance of ongoing partnerships. + Contracting & Compliance: Own end-to-end partnership agreements in collaboration with Unilever legal, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards. + Performance Monitoring: Track retail KPIs including sampling metrics, inventory flow, and engagement outcomes to ensure partnership success. Community Partnerships: + Cultural Strategy & Ideation: Generate and execute creative partnership concepts tied to product launches, brand campaigns, and culturally relevant moments. + Strategic Alliances: Identify and engage with lifestyle and wellness brands that align with Liquid I.V.'s values and consumer base. + Custom Solutions: Collaborate with internal creative and product teams to co-develop tailored partner solutions that amplify brand storytelling and drive relevance. + Contracting & Legal Oversight: Manage negotiation and execution of partnership agreements alongside Unilever legal teams. + Measurement & Growth: Monitor engagement, ROI, product co-development, and brand equity gains stemming from community partnerships. **Qualifications:** The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in public relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field + 3-4 years of experience in retail marketing and/or partnerships and community collaborations + A strategic thinking with a creative mindset and a passion for lifestyle-driven brand building + Strong cross-functional collaborator with an ability to manage multiple workstreams + Data-driven, organized and execution-focused with attention to detail + Confident communicator who can build relationships across industries and teams + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Asana, Wrike or similar platforms **What We Give:** + 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options). + A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. + A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. + Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). + An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. + Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. + An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration! **Work Environment:** + This role is Hybrid Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The compensation band for this position is $86.100 - $90,000 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company's mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V. We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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