We are looking for a dynamic and organized Vendor Relations Program Manager to join our vendor marketing team. This role serves as the critical bridge between our vendor partners and our internal marketing and analytics functions — owning the vendor relationship from program sell-in through flawless execution.

You will work as a peer to our Vendor Marketing Manager (who oversees analytics, reporting, and execution) and will be responsible for driving vendor participation in our marketing programs, managing vendor expectations, and ensuring cross-functional alignment so that every commitment we make is delivered on time and with measurable results.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment, loves translating complex marketing programs into compelling value propositions, and has the organizational chops to keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously.

As an Assistant Buyer at The Feed, you will support the buying team across purchase order
execution, vendor communication, product setup and maintenance, reporting, and
administrative coordination. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, highly
organized, and eager to grow in a fast-paced startup environment.

This role will start with a strong focus on supporting the buying team and learning core
processes. As performance and trust build, there will be opportunities to take on more
ownership, including managing select vendors and placing purchase orders independently.
This role reports to the Buying Manager and supports multiple buyers across the business.

Vendor Sales & Program Education

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors seeking to understand our marketing program offerings 
• Proactively pitch and sell vendors on available marketing programs, communicating strategic fit for their brand objectives
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on how to best leverage our marketing platform
• Develop and deliver compelling program presentations tailored to individual vendor goals and investment levels

Vendor Relationship & Metrics Communication

• Field inbound vendor inquiries related to program performance, metrics, and reporting — translating data insights from the analytics team into clear, accessible takeaways
• Partner closely with the Vendor Marketing Manager to stay current on performance benchmarks and program outcomes, ensuring you can speak confidently to results
• Set appropriate expectations with vendors around measurement timelines, KPIs, and what success looks like for each program

Project Management & Internal Coordination

• Own the end-to-end project management process for vendor marketing programs — from commitment through delivery
• Work cross-functionally with the Vendor Marketing Manager (analytics/execution) and the broader marketing team to assess capacity, confirm feasibility, and lock in timelines before commitments are made to vendors
• Maintain a clear and up-to-date view of all active programs, deliverables, and deadlines, proactively flagging risks and bottlenecks
• Build and manage program timelines, status trackers, and communication cadences to keep all stakeholders aligned and accountable

• 3–5 years of experience in vendor marketing, trade marketing, retail media, account management, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to sell or influence — experience pitching programs, upselling, or managing client/partner relationships strongly preferred
• Comfortable working with marketing metrics and performance data; able to explain results clearly to non-technical audiences
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams; familiarity with project management tools (Asana, etc.) a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional environment and build trust with both internal teams and external partners

• Experience with the following is a plus:
• Excel
• Shopify
• Asana
• Slack

• Salary target $75,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience, and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Monthly wellness and product stipends.
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, innovative startup.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing company.

This job will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At The Feed, we know that athletes come from all different backgrounds, and we are here to support them by having a diverse team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.