Partnerships & Licensing Specialist

Company Description

Trove Brands is a privately‑held house of brands including Blender Bottle®, Owala®, Eco Brite™, and Whiskware®. Our patented and best‑selling products simplify and improve everyday life with leading‑edge innovation, incomparable quality, and aspirational style.

A career at Trove Brands is not about punching the clock. It’s about embracing exciting and fast‑paced opportunities that sharpen your skills, drive innovation, and play an integral role in growing our global reach. Your work will impact the company and the lives of millions of people. When you step up to a career at Trove, you step up to cutting‑edge excellence.

You sign up for bold action and invigorating synergy. You agree to face—and break through—new challenges every single day.

Trove is seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Partnerships & Licensing Specialist to join our marketing team. The Partnerships Manager will work across multiple brands—including Owala, Blender Bottle, Whiskware, and Oath Nutrition—and will be responsible for supporting strategic partnerships that align with our business goals. They will work cross‑functionally with marketing, sales, and product teams to execute partnership initiatives that enhance brand visibility and accelerate growth.

• Product & Marketing Approvals:
  Manage the product and marketing approvals for all partnerships and licensed products, ensuring alignment with brand standards and contractual requirements.
• Documentation:
  Organize, maintain, and archive critical partnership documentation, including contract details, contact information, approvals, payment schedules, and project files.
• Project Management:
  In partnership with creative project managers, maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of partner details, timelines, deliverables, and key milestones to support on‑time execution.
• Relationship Management & Execution:
  Support the broader partnerships team with new partner outreach, follow‑ups, presentations, and onboarding coordination. Help maintain strong relationships with existing partners to ensure smooth execution and mutual success.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with internal teams—including marketing, sales, product development, and legal—to align partnership initiatives with business objectives and timelines.
• Market Research:
  Stay informed about industry and cultural trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to enhance our partnership strategy. Support new partner research and ideation by identifying brands, creators, and licensing opportunities aligned with Trove’s portfolio and growth goals.

• 1–2 years in partnerships, business development or marketing, preferably within the CPG industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills supported by a consumer‑first mindset.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Click Up, Excel, and Canva.
• Ability to leverage data and insights to drive decision‑making and partnership performance.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Can‑do attitude with the ability to navigate fast‑paced priorities while remaining calm and solution‑oriented.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.

Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. While we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team‑building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• 401k package with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Full indoor basketball/volleyball court
• Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.)
• Yoga studio
• Meditation/Nap room
• And much more!

Trove Brands is an equal opportunity employer.