Hi J***h, I’m J***e, an HR Partner at StrategyBrain. I was really impressed by your deep experience managing promotional product programs at W***n and your entrepreneurial success with B***k. We’re currently working with I***s to hire a Senior Brand Partnerships and Marketing Manager,a role that leans heavily on strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and end-to-end promotional campaign leadership. Your background seems like a great fit. Would you be open to a quick call to discuss this opportunity further? Looking forward to your thoughts! J***e

Hi J***h, Great to hear from you! Here’s a bit more on I***s and the Senior Brand Partnerships and Marketing Manager role: • Company & Culture: We’re a mid-sized (150,200 people), innovation-driven marketing and brand-activation firm. We pride ourselves on collaboration, creative problem-solving, and building lasting client partnerships. • Role Impact: You’d lead end-to-end promotional and print programs,developing strategic partnerships, driving RFPs and contract negotiations, and overseeing design through production with both in-house and global vendors. Your work will directly shape our brand visibility and fuel new business growth. • Why It Fits You: Your track record at W***n managing supplier relations and custom campaigns, plus your entrepreneurial flair at B***k, align perfectly with this role’s demands. • Growth & Support: We offer clear career paths,this position is key to our client strategy and could evolve into a senior leadership opportunity. You’ll have dedicated graphic design, web development, and procurement resources, plus a budget for professional development. • Rewards: I***s provides a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and stock-option incentives, along with a flexible hybrid model. Does this overview make sense? I’d love to discuss further. I’m available for a 30-minute call on • Monday 9:00,11:00 AM ET • Tuesday 2:00,4:00 PM ET • Wednesday 10:00 AM,12:00 PM ET Please let me know which time works best (or share your availability), and I’ll send a calendar invite. Looking forward to our conversation! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi J***h, Great question. The Brand Partnerships team at I***k is currently five strong,a mix of partnership managers, a supplier relations specialist, and a marketing analyst. In this role, you’d report directly to our Director of Brand Partnerships, who partners closely with the VP of Marketing on strategy and growth. I’ll send a calendar invite for Tuesday at 2:00 PM ET. Looking forward to our conversation! Best, J***e

Hi J***h, Great question. In the first six months, success typically looks like: 1. Building momentum on key RFPs and partnership opportunities 2. Securing at least 3,5 new or expanded strategic supplier/client agreements 3. Achieving a 60,70% RFP win rate and identifying cost-savings of 10,15% through smarter negotiations 4. Ensuring 95%+ on-time delivery and quality compliance on all promotional campaigns 5. Demonstrating early impact on lead generation or revenue growth tied to those new partnerships We’ll track KPIs around RFP win rate, number/value of new contracts, cost savings, on-time delivery, and campaign ROI/client satisfaction scores. Right now, the Director’s top priorities are streamlining our end-to-end RFP/process workflows to boost win rates, scaling strategic partnerships in both existing and new markets, and tightening collaboration between our in-house design, web and procurement teams. The biggest challenges lie in balancing rapid growth with consistent quality and managing multiple global vendors under tighter timelines. Looking forward to diving deeper on Tuesday at 2:00 PM ET! Best, J***e

Hi J***h, Great question,having the right tools really does make all the difference. At I***s, we run our RFP workflow on a cloud-based RFP management platform that’s fully integrated with S***e. It gives us centralized templates, automatic deadline reminders, version control and built-in scorecards. For vendor management, we use an internal supplier portal where we handle onboarding, contract terms, performance metrics and quality audits,everything ties back into our procurement module so we maintain real-time visibility on spend and delivery. As for new growth areas, we’re doubling down on several high-potential verticals: • Healthcare systems and hospital networks (leveraging your S***t experience) • Sustainability-focused and green-tech brands • Direct-to-consumer/subscription businesses in wellness and lifestyle • Experiential sectors like e-sports and live consumer events Each of these markets is hungry for innovative brand activations and custom merchandise, so there’s a lot of runway. Looking forward to digging into the details on Tuesday at 2 PM ET,let me know if you’d like a quick slide deck on our tech stack or vertical strategy beforehand. Best, J***e

Hi J***h, Great questions. Our S***e-integrated RFP platform is highly flexible: you can import your existing templates and scorecards (including those from W***n), map your fields to our standard forms, and adjust scoring weightings on the fly. All versions live in a centralized library with full audit trails and user permissions, so you retain complete control over formatting and evaluation criteria. On the green-tech side, one standout activation was for a leading sustainable energy manufacturer: we delivered a zero-waste show kit,plantable seed-paper brochures, biodegradable branded items and solar-powered chargers,that drove a 25% uplift in qualified leads and strong media buzz. We’ve also created pop-up demo experiences for an eco-packaging startup, complete with interactive digital signage and recyclable totes, which boosted attendee engagement by over 30%. Looking forward to digging into this more on our call Tuesday at 2:00 PM ET. Let me know if you’d like any pre-read material! Best, J***e