Associate Manager, Partnership Marketing

Location:

Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s retailer in North America. We sell apparel, footwear, accessories etc. in North America and Globally, in stores and online under the brand names of The Children's Place, and Gymboree.

It is an exciting time to join our Marketing team as we are building ambitious strategies to grow our business and delight our customers. Our team is growing, and we are looking for marketers who make magic; they have creativity for ideas, discipline of execution, and rigor for excellence. With a track record of delivering results, they are customer-obsessed and steeped in culture. Their inner kid is thriving and fueling them – if this sounds like you, we cannot wait to hear from you!

We are hiring a Associate Manager, Partnership Marketing, a bold, imaginative, curious team member to help reshape the future our iconic brands – The Children’s Place and Gymboree. We’re looking for a creative connector to lead the charge on brand partnerships and licensed product storytelling. In this role, you’ll bring strategic collabs to life—from marketing concept to execution—building buzz, driving relevance, and delivering business impact. You’ll work across teams to make sure every drop feels seamless, exciting, and uniquely us.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

Campaign Execution

• Support the Sr. Manager in developing 360 marketing plans across partnerships and collaborations
• Draft creative briefs for social, PR, influencer, and content teams
• Coordinate campaign timelines, deliverables, and key cross-functional meetings
• Help manage approvals and partner asset submissions across internal teams

PR, Social & Influencer Support

• Assist in building PR plans and identifying press opportunities for licensed and collab collections
• Work with influencer team on outreach lists and product seeding coordination
• Partner with social team to develop and schedule organic content tied to partnership moments

Project Management & Reporting

• Track campaign performance and compile wrap reports with insights and learnings
• Manage campaign calendars and maintain shared trackers to keep all stakeholders aligned
• Assist with presentation building for internal updates and external partner recaps

Qualifications:

• Experience : 2-4 years in marketing, with significant experience in Partnership or collab marketing, influencer and PR, or integrated marketing in DTC and Lifestyle industries.
• Education : A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is required; an MBA is often preferred.
• Skills :
  • Strong project management skills and high attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of how different marketing channels work together
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Resourceful, proactive, and eager to learn
  • A passion for pop culture, product, and storytelling

Personal Attributes:

• A doer and thinker—comfortable rolling up your sleeves while thinking big picture
• Obsessed with storytelling and great brand expression
• Organized, proactive, and unphased by shifting priorities
• A strong communicator who builds relationships across teams
• Passionate about culture, creativity, and the intersection of brand + consumer

Hourly/Salary

o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.