Brand Partnerships Specialist - Carnival Cruise Line

**Job Description** Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey. We're looking for an amazing Specialist, Brand Partnerships to fill this role to fill this hybrid role, which is based in our Seattle, WA office. This is a hybrid, in-office role. You'll work in person (in office) Tuesday to Thursday each week. You'll be responsible for the project management of brand partners and associated initiatives within the marketing organization and agency. This role will support executional deliverables of the brand partnership roadmap, from onboarding and set up to coordination across associated departments. This role will serve as coordinator for the product/partnership & content teams, providing important project management, administration & operational support. This Specialist role is a great opportunity to build experience in the brand marketing, coordinate with all Marketing teams as well as contribute to the growth of our brand & the business. Here's a summary of what Holland America Line is looking for in its Specialist, Brand Partnerships. Is this you? **Responsibilities** + Own project status and updates for partnerships, coordinating daily with the agency and team leadership. Responsible for partnership recaps, and overall partnership/activation status. + Support the execution of deliverables from the brand partnerships roadmap within the marketing team and with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timelines are met. This includes working closely with content team members in particular. + Project manage contracts through legal diligently keep track of all changes and providing timely team feedback and escalations to get to contract. + Manage all paperwork to onboard new partners, invoices and payments processes. + Work collaboratively with International offices on partnership opportunities for local markets or global rollouts. + Additional duties as assigned. **Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree in business administration, marketing or relevant field + 2- 3 years of experience in brand or marketing within consumer-focused companies or agencies; travel sector a plus + Proven work experience managing marketing projects from conception & completion. + Solid experience owning execution of marketing tactics. + Exceptional project management, able to manage multiple projects at once easily. + Excellent at time management. + Critical ability to build rapport and establish strong working relationships and be a partner and team player. + Strong capabilities in anticipating needs and keeping a diverse group of stakeholders in the know. + Must be willing to travel and work nights and weekends for activations and events as needed. + Experience working with legal teams to move contracts forward with contracts and terms quickly. + Comfortable submitting invoices, vendor forms and financial systems as part of a larger budget. + Analytical savvy. + Agile and flexible - ability to move quickly. + Identify opportunities for improvements to work better. + Decisions focus on day-to-day activities within the company + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status). **What You Can Expect** + Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family + Health Benefits + 401(k) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Training & Professional Development + Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement + Rewards & Incentives + Base Hourly Range: $23.51 - $31.73. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely. **Our Culture...Stronger Together** Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: **https://www.hollandamerica.com/en\_US/our-company/mission-values.html** Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)** Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com **\#HAL**