JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Partnerships Manager

Department: Creative

Reports To: Director of Creative and Brand

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Base Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually

WHO WE ARE:

REP designs world-class, innovative gym equipment that is sold around the world, and we are now expanding into apparel, supplements, athletes, and events. REP was established in 2012 by two brothers who shared a deep passion for fitness. From our humble beginnings of selling bumper plates out of a small garage, REP has experienced remarkable growth, now occupying over 300,000 square feet of office and distribution space in the USA and internationally. With a dedicated team of over 150 fitness enthusiasts, our mission is to "Improve Lives by Sharing our Passion for Strength." Our commitment to innovation, customer service, and value sets us apart.

We believe in building a culture centered around fitness, so we specialize in outfitting home gyms, commercial gyms, and strength and conditioning facilities. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized multiple times when we were featured in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in 2018 and 2021 and then voted the best home strength product launch in 2022 by Garage Gym Experiment. Our team works out together, and we regularly invite fitness superstars to join us. We organize fun challenges to test our limits - and the limits of our equipment.

At REP, we continue to grow and bring new opportunities for those who want to be a part of a winning team. We firmly believe that being surrounded by like-minded individuals fuels creative energy and fosters a fun and collaborative work environment. This role is based in our state-of-the-art headquarters with a bright, spacious, shared workspace; scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; and a kitchen always stocked with healthy snacks, protein powder, and coffee. We offer a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days in the office, but there's flexibility about which days and hours.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Think Like a Customer - We empathize with our customers; understand the 'why' behind every decision we make

Progress not Perfection - We don't let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday

Positive Attitude - Be a glass half-full kind of person and remember to have fun

Teamwork without Ego - We put the team above ourselves; we only win together

Take Initiative - We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Our commitment to quality and transparency applies not only to our products, but to our people. We are focused on creating a fun, exciting, collaborative space that's centered around health and well-being. We empower everyone on our team to take control of their careers and balance their work and life in a modern, fast-paced environment.

We offer an exceptional compensation package which includes:

DAY ONE BENEFITS!

• Medical, Dental, Vision (100% premiums covered by REP for employee only coverage) 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options 
• LTD/STD, Life and AD&D (100% premiums covered by REP)
• 401k and Roth options with employer match up to 4% 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

RECHARGE YOURSELF!

• 4 weeks of PTO accrued during your first year 
• 48 hours of sick leave annually 
• 7 paid company holidays with an additional floating holiday
• Paid Parental leave after 6 months of employment
• Birthday - Paid day off 

PUMPED-UP PERKS!

• Unique bonus structure that rewards exceptional individual performance as well as company-wide performance 
• Full access to employee gym 
• Employee discount on REP equipment and apparel 
• Daily snacks and drinks provided by REP (for onsite employees) 
• 'Fitness' casual attire 
• Company and team building events
• Professional growth and development within the organization 
• LIFE-WORK balance 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Senior Partnerships Manager at REP Fitness, you will be a key leader in our Partnerships team, responsible for managing and developing partnerships with charities, professional athletes, fitness ambassadors & influencers, brand partners, and affiliates. You will lead a team of one (for now) and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive partnerships that align with REP's brand and business goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and develop partnerships with professional athletes, fitness ambassadors & influencers, brand partners, and affiliates.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies to drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue growth.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and engagement.
• Identify and onboard new partners that align with REP's brand and values.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, Events and Sales, to execute partnership initiatives.
• Develop and manage partnership budgets and forecasts.
• Track and analyze partnership performance metrics to optimize results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative partnership ideas.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Partnerships Coordinator

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Good understanding of all Social Media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube)
• Good understanding of social posting platforms like later.com

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in partnership management, with a focus on working with professional athletes, fitness ambassadors & influencers, brand partners, and affiliates.
• Proven record of accomplishment of developing and executing successful partnership strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue growth.
• Experience managing and developing seeding programs.
• Strong leadership skills, with at least 3 years of experience being a leader of others.
• Organization and Event Partnerships experience preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborates - building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Interpersonal savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Plans & Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Drives engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate the telephone, type and operate the computer and mouse. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and bend and twist neck. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 100 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

REP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, REP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. 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. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at REP.