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About the role
The Director, Strategic Partnerships & Events will lead a key, multi-year strategic partnership across Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Charleston, and Best New Chefs, serving as a senior leader within the Events Sponsorships team. This individual will oversee year-round partnership strategy and execution, ensuring alignment across internal teams and delivering impactful, integrated experiences that support partner objectives and Food & Wine’s broader business goals. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, sponsorships, experiential marketing, brand marketing, or special events, preferably in media, hospitality, premium brands, or an agency
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-year brand partnerships across multiple events and year-round programming
- Strong knowledge of the hospitality and restaurant industries, including key players, emerging talent, and trends shaping the culinary landscape
- Proven ability to develop and execute partnership strategies, premium experiences, and branded programming that meet business and experiential goals
- Experience managing senior-level client relationships and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated programs
- Strong strategic thinking and partnership management skills, with the ability to set long-term plans, spot growth opportunities, and turn business goals into engaging programs and experiences
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Job Title
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Events
Job Description
The Director, Strategic Partnerships & Events will lead a key, multi-year strategic partnership across Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Charleston, and Best New Chefs, serving as a senior leader within the Events Sponsorships team. This individual will oversee year-round partnership strategy and execution, ensuring alignment across internal teams and delivering impactful, integrated experiences that support partner objectives and Food & Wine’s broader business goals.
Beyond the partnership, the Director will help identify new sponsorship opportunities, develop experiential offerings, support Sales, and contribute to our other events as needed. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the hospitality and restaurant industries, stays current on the people, brands, and trends shaping food culture, and can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution.
Hybrid 3x a week- (New York)
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
- 30%: Serve as the strategic lead and primary...
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