What are the responsibilities and job description for the Puppy Partnerships Manager position at Puppy Yoga Club?
About Puppy Yoga Club
Puppy Yoga Club is America’s happiest workout,a joyful fusion of yoga, wellness, and pure puppy love. With over 25 studios across the U.S., we’re on a mission to spread smiles, support local rescues, and make every weekend unforgettable.
Behind every successful class are loving breeders, foster families, and rescues who trust us to give their puppies a safe, social, and positive experience.
We’re now looking for a Puppy Partnerships Manager to build and nurture those relationships nationwide.
Your Mission
You’ll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and maintaining partnerships with breeders, rescues, and foster families to provide healthy, well-socialized puppies for our sessions.
Your role is key to ensuring each class has the perfect mix of puppies — happy, playful, and well cared for.
Main Responsibilities
1. Partnership Sourcing & Negotiation
- Identify and reach out to reputable breeders, rescues, and foster families in each city where we operate.
- Present the Puppy Yoga concept and build trust with potential partners.
- Negotiate collaboration terms (duration, compensation, logistics, care conditions).
- Ensure all partnerships align with our brand’s animal welfare standards.
2. Relationship Management
- Schedule and coordinate puppy participation across studios.
- Gather feedback from partners and ensure their satisfaction.
3. Coordination & Operations
- Work closely with local studio managers to match puppy availability with class schedules.
- Oversee logistics related to puppy transport, rest times, and safety.
- Guarantee that all puppies come from responsible environments and receive proper care during and after sessions.
4. Brand Representation
- Represent Puppy Yoga Club with professionalism and warmth in every interaction.
- Act as the main point of contact for all breeder and rescue partners.
Profile We’re Looking For
- Experience in partnerships, community relations.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Organized, reliable, and empathetic.
- Comfortable building trust-based relationships.
- Passion for animals, wellness, and creating positive experiences.
Success Metrics
- Number and quality of active puppy partnerships.
- Puppy availability per studio (no class without puppies!).
- Partner satisfaction and retention rate.
- Smooth coordination and absence of logistical issues.
Perks
- Key role in a fast-growing national brand.
- Positive mission: spreading smiles and promoting animal welfare.
- Free Puppy Yoga classes & wellness events.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,200.00 per month
Work Location: In person