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Brand Partnerships Manager
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About Us tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, strategic consultancy, sourcing business, and technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every day for clients such as McDonald’s, T‑Mobile, O₂, Starbucks, and adidas.
What Matters the Most We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, celebrating authenticity and diversity. We encourage brilliant people to come together, bring their voice, and contribute to a culture that values equity and opportunity.
Why we think you will love this role The
Manager, Brand Partnerships & Licensing
sits within our Brand Partnerships team supporting the Happy Meal initiative. You will work closely with McDonald’s to develop innovative program ideas, partner sourcing, and product development that meet modern consumer demands and sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
Build the Brand Partnerships Department – focus on trend spotting and deep industry knowledge.
Develop strategic reporting pieces (internal & external) to educate stakeholders.
Share knowledge and findings across markets and conduct competitor & market reviews.
Support the planning process with external stakeholders, continually evolve practices based on business context.
Position tms as the key industry stakeholder and source market expertise.
Collaborate internally with strategy, product development, and supply chain to ensure smooth execution.
Book meetings, manage agendas, take minutes.
Create and manage multi‑disciplinary timelines for all global HM projects, ensuring they are accurate, achievable, and updated.
Share key achievements with internal and external collaborators.
Qualifications & Experience
+4 years of relevant experience in Project Management and/or Account Management.
Motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
Highly organized; can prioritize a fast‑paced workload.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication skills and confident presenting.
Can work independently and collaboratively.
Passionate about the creative process of campaign development.
Process‑driven mindset with ability to meet tight timelines.
Experience managing complex dependencies and multi‑disciplinary outputs.
Curious, detail‑oriented, and proactive in resolving stakeholder challenges.
Calm, confident, and level‑headed communicator.
Committed to continuous improvement and exploring new tools.
Passion for the McDonald’s brand and marketing industry.
Plus: experience working on a global team.
Remuneration Starting salary between $90,000 and $100,000.
Total Rewards
Generous medical, dental, vision and other benefits.
Paid parental and medical leave programs.
401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays.
Hybrid work model.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
Inclusive employee resource groups.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation is provided for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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– tms
About Us tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, strategic consultancy, sourcing business, and technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every day for clients such as McDonald’s, T‑Mobile, O₂, Starbucks, and adidas.
What Matters the Most We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, celebrating authenticity and diversity. We encourage brilliant people to come together, bring their voice, and contribute to a culture that values equity and opportunity.
Why we think you will love this role The
Manager, Brand Partnerships & Licensing
sits within our Brand Partnerships team supporting the Happy Meal initiative. You will work closely with McDonald’s to develop innovative program ideas, partner sourcing, and product development that meet modern consumer demands and sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
Build the Brand Partnerships Department – focus on trend spotting and deep industry knowledge.
Develop strategic reporting pieces (internal & external) to educate stakeholders.
Share knowledge and findings across markets and conduct competitor & market reviews.
Support the planning process with external stakeholders, continually evolve practices based on business context.
Position tms as the key industry stakeholder and source market expertise.
Collaborate internally with strategy, product development, and supply chain to ensure smooth execution.
Book meetings, manage agendas, take minutes.
Create and manage multi‑disciplinary timelines for all global HM projects, ensuring they are accurate, achievable, and updated.
Share key achievements with internal and external collaborators.
Qualifications & Experience
+4 years of relevant experience in Project Management and/or Account Management.
Motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
Highly organized; can prioritize a fast‑paced workload.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication skills and confident presenting.
Can work independently and collaboratively.
Passionate about the creative process of campaign development.
Process‑driven mindset with ability to meet tight timelines.
Experience managing complex dependencies and multi‑disciplinary outputs.
Curious, detail‑oriented, and proactive in resolving stakeholder challenges.
Calm, confident, and level‑headed communicator.
Committed to continuous improvement and exploring new tools.
Passion for the McDonald’s brand and marketing industry.
Plus: experience working on a global team.
Remuneration Starting salary between $90,000 and $100,000.
Total Rewards
Generous medical, dental, vision and other benefits.
Paid parental and medical leave programs.
401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays.
Hybrid work model.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
Inclusive employee resource groups.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation is provided for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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