Director of Strategic Partnerships Sports, Education, and B&I

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Director of Strategic Partnerships - Sports Education and B&I Location: Boise ID (Hybrid or Remote Eligible N. California Texas and Arizona preferred)

Compensation: $100000/yr DOE uncapped commission Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MST

Job Summary

Reporting to executive leadership the Director of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for developing managing and growing highâimpact partnerships that support Thomas Cuisines strategic priorities client success and longâterm growth across the Sports Nutrition Education and Business & Industry (B&I) verticals. This role serves as a crossâfunctional connector building strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders to drive mutually beneficial outcomes expand opportunities and strengthen Thomas Cuisines market presence.

What Youll Do

• Develop and execute a strategic partnerships framework aligned with company goals growth initiatives and client needs across Sports Nutrition Education and B&I.
• Identify evaluate and cultivate partnership opportunities that drive business development innovation and operational excellence across professional and collegiate athletics Kâ12/higher education and corporate dining.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for key partners ensuring alignment clear communication and longâterm value across each vertical.
• Collaborate crossâfunctionally with finance operations culinary marketing and leadership to design and deliver partnership initiatives that enhance client solutions.
• Lead partnership negotiations including agreements scopes of work and performance expectations in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor partnership performance using defined metrics reporting on outcomes risks and improvement opportunities across segments.
• Represent Thomas Cuisine externally at industry events meetings and forums within Sports Nutrition Education and B&I.
• Stay informed on industry trends market dynamics and competitive insights to guide partnership strategy and growth.
• Translate partnership outcomes into actionable operational and strategic insights for internal stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading strategic projects initiatives or business operations in a complex serviceâdriven organization.
• Experience supporting Sports Nutrition Education B&I or adjacent regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work crossâfunctionally with senior leaders operational teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical organizational and problemâsolving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing timelines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders and translate strategy into execution.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% based on project and business needs.
• Comfort working in a hybrid or fully remote environment.

Who You Are

People who do well on our team are service-minded and have a helpful humble and hungry nature. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude a spirit of curiosity a bravery to try new things a tendency to assume best intentions and a hunger to learn and grow. We actively seek out team members who care deeply about the mission passionately search for the answers to their questions humbly lean on partners for help tirelessly do what it takes and reflect on their days with gratitude.

At Thomas Cuisine our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

Life/Work Integration

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)
• Paid Holidays

Health & Wellness

• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription Dental and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships etc.)

Financial Wellness

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee Spouse and/or child(ren) Life Insurance with AD&D

Plus

• A supportive collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each people are purposeful they care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

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