Senior Associate, Brand Marketing

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. Team The Brand Marketing team is responsible for developing and executing world‑class marketing activations and experiences that drive organic growth through brand awareness and earn loyalty beyond reason. The team sets the vision and strategy for the brand and brings it to life with strategic rigor, creative excellence, and cultural relevance. Through insight‑inspired, data‑led brand storytelling and experiences, the Brand Marketing team will build a category‑defining brand loved by an entire generation of foodies. Role Senior Associate, Brand Marketing (Sponsorships & Events) This role offers the opportunity to shape and execute sponsorship and experiential marketing strategies that expand our brand’s presence in the real world and through strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of tactical executional strength and strategic vision – someone who thrives at turning ideas into meaningful brand moments that drive awareness, engagement, and loyalty. The role reports to the Brand Experience Director and plays a pivotal role in building a high‑impact sponsorship and events strategy that deepens connections with consumers, chefs, and communities. Key Responsibilities Lead the sponsorship and events strategy – identify, evaluate, and activate partnerships and event opportunities that align with brand and business goals, from local community events to large‑scale category sponsorships. Own end‑to‑end planning and execution of brand activations, pop‑ups, sponsorships, and experiential programs – from brief development and creative direction to on‑site logistics and post‑event analysis. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Growth, PR, Social, Product, and Culinary to ensure cohesive storytelling and integration across all brand touchpoints. Manage agency and vendor relationships, ensuring creative quality, operational excellence, and strong ROI. Develop toolkits and playbooks for scalable regional activations that reinforce the brand’s presence and messaging consistency. Negotiate and manage budgets and contracts for sponsorships and events, ensuring optimal spend efficiency and measurable outcomes. Track performance and impact, establishing KPIs for awareness, engagement, lead generation, and conversion; conduct post‑mortems to identify learnings and optimization opportunities. Stay attuned to trends in experiential marketing, hospitality, and partnerships – bringing forward fresh ideas that position the brand as an innovator in the food and lifestyle space. Requirements 5+ years of experience in brand marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, or experiential/event marketing – ideally within a consumer, lifestyle, or hospitality brand. Proven ability to plan and execute large‑scale events and partnerships, from concept to completion. Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and agencies simultaneously. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills – comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external partners. Data‑driven mindset with the ability to analyze performance and translate insights into actionable improvements. Hands‑on, entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Comfortable working both strategically and tactically – from contract negotiations to on‑site event coordination. Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 25–40%) for event activations, partnership meetings, and on‑site execution. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Benefits Health Insurance coverage 401(k) Plan PTO policy and paid sick days 5‑year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4‑week paid sabbatical Paid Family leave Compassionate Leave: 3‑5 days each time the need arises A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle Personalized Spanish coach Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work! Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position: $100,000—$110,000 USD. Equal Opportunity Employer CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability. Safety Note for Applicants We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We may ask for a brief "Proof of humanity" to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Please apply only through our official channels and verify recruiters on LinkedIn. We will never ask for payment or personal financial details. If you receive any suspicious communication, contact us through our official LinkedIn company page or other social media channels for verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr CookUnity