Manager, Partnerships

Compensation $91,400.00 - $/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Description

Ready to build what's next with one of the world's most iconic brands?

At Subway, we are not standing still. We are building. This is a business focused on what matters most: growing franchisee profitability, strengthening our brand and creating long-term value. The people who thrive here are the ones who want to make a real impact. You will not just do the work.

You will shape it.

We move fast. We think like owners. We make decisions that matter. We hold ourselves to a high standard because what we do directly impacts thousands of franchisees around the world. If you bring energy, accountability and a bias for action, you will fit right in. We take the work seriously, but we also know the best results come from teams that support each other, celebrate wins and show up ready to build something better every day.

This is your chance to be part of what's next.

The Manager, Partnerships supports the day-to-day management and activation of Subway's brand partnership and sponsorship portfolio across North America — helping translate partnership agreements into integrated marketing programs, product launches, and account operations that strengthen brand equity and drive consumer engagement. The portfolio spans multiple partnership categories, including cultural, sponsorship, and entertainment partnerships as well as food & beverage partnerships.

Reporting to the Director, Partnerships, the Manager will help execute Subway's partnership and sponsorship program — working closely with Creative, Media, Digital, Product Innovation, Supply Chain, Legal, Field Marketing, and other teams to ensure activations, product launches, and account deliverables are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with brand standards. The Manager will also support the identification and evaluation of new partnership opportunities, as well as forecasting, ordering, and contract compliance activities for existing partnerships.

• Support the Director, Partnerships in managing the day-to-day operations of Subway's brand, sponsorship, and food & beverage partnership portfolio, tracking deliverables, timelines, and contractual obligations across all active partnerships.
• Assist in researching and evaluating prospective partnership opportunities, including competitive analysis and supporting materials for leadership review.
• Help develop and maintain partnership evaluation frameworks, trackers, and governance tools that support consistent, disciplined portfolio management.
• Maintain organized partnership files, contracts, and activation or launch records to support portfolio governance and audit readiness.

Activation & Product Launch Execution

• Coordinate the execution of brand partnership activations and product or flavor launches, working with Creative, Media, Digital, Social, Product Innovation, and Supply Chain teams to bring partnership rights and new products to life across paid, owned, and earned channels and in-restaurant rollout.
• Develop activation or launch briefs and supporting materials, helping ensure partnerships and products are integrated clearly into campaigns, menu updates, product launches, and brand moments on the marketing calendar.
• Manage the day-to-day production and approval of partner-related marketing assets, ensuring brand standards and contractual requirements are met.
• Track and compile partnership and launch performance data against agreed KPIs, preparing clear reporting and summaries for the Director and leadership review.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact and account manager for assigned brand, sponsorship, and food & beverage partners, agencies, and vendors, ensuring timely communication and delivery of assets, approvals, ordering, and forecasting as applicable.
• Support contract administration, including tracking usage rights, pricing agreements, rebates, renewal timelines, and partner deliverables; flag issues or risks to the Director, Partnerships.
• Help manage the pipeline of prospective partners and co-marketing partners by organizing research,…