Director Strategic Partnerships

Job Location: Hershey, PA Note: Will consider hybrid arrangement in office1-2 days per week and scheduled collaboration weeks. * Summary* Reporting to the Senior Director Global Licensing, the lead role of Partnerships Strategy within Demand Creation Strategy (DCS) is accountable for defining how Partnerships unlock disproportionate brand/portfolio growth by expanding audiences, opening new occasions, and elevating cultural relevance. Operating upstream of deal‑making and activation, the role sets the partnership growth strategy, builds and manages a robust partnership pipeline, and translates brand and marketing objectives into advantaged contractual frameworks. The role serves as the CoE for partnerships, providing strategic guidance, vetting partners for fit, risk, and upside, and ensuring DCS and Brand teams have confidence in partnership choices. The role work closely with the Brand Marketing, Consumer Connections, Licensing Teams, etc. to ensure Partnerships are consisten...