VP of Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships

About the role

The VP of Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships at Feastables will set long-term direction for the consumer goods division, translate it into actionable growth initiatives, and own the business management of all consumer goods partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Define and align leadership on a 3–5 year consumer goods strategy with clear growth pillars and investment roadmap
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new brand and product opportunities
• Build and manage a repeatable innovation pipeline from concept through validation and launch
• Launch 2–3 new consumer brands or product lines with validated market traction
• Develop and prioritize international expansion strategy, including market sequencing and entry approach
• Own business and relationship management for all consumer goods partnerships
• Assess, structure, and manage partnerships including licensing and co-branded initiatives
• Partner with executive leadership on capital allocation and strategic priorities
• Collaborate with operational leaders to transition new concepts into scaled execution
• Synthesize market, competitive, and consumer insights into clear strategic direction
• Drive cross-functional alignment across product, marketing, operations, and finance
• Hire and develop strategic talent as the function scales

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in strategy, innovation, consumer goods, or related fields
• Proven track record of building and scaling new products, brands, or business lines
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder alignment capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity and define new organizational capabilities
• Experience in global consumer brand expansion (preferred)
• Experience in partnerships, licensing, or joint venture development
• Exposure to creator-led or digitally native brands
• Experience in high-growth or founder-led environments

Pay

The annual base salary for this role falls between $200,000-$255,000.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the fast-paced nature of the role.