Partnership Manager

Summary

Join the School of Traditional Skills as a Partnership Manager to lead and grow our affiliate marketing program. You will manage paid sponsorships, oversee advertising, and manage third-party offers. Develop and manage relationships with affiliates and partners, optimizing campaigns to align with marketing goals. The ideal candidate has strong digital marketing, analytics, and partnership management skills, along with a passion for homesteading and traditional skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and a remote-first opportunity.

Requirements

• Demonstrates 5 years of proven experience in affiliate management, sponsorship sales, and digital advertising sales, with a comprehensive understanding of marketing strategies, tools, and platforms across these domains
• Possesses strong analytical skills with proficiency in performance tracking, reporting tools, sales pipeline management, and ROI analysis
• Exhibits excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple complex partnerships simultaneously
• Demonstrates understanding and passion for homesteading and traditional skills with practical experience, as this role requires regular interaction with subject matter experts in these areas

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and manage comprehensive relationships across affiliates, partners, potential Summit sponsors, and online magazine advertising clients, developing strategic approaches to maximize engagement, performance, and revenue potential
• Monitor and analyze performance across all partnership channels, providing regular reports and actionable insights
• In collaboration with the finance team, ensure timely and accurate tracking and reporting of affiliate commissions, processing of sponsorship payments, and invoicing for advertising packages
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align affiliate campaigns, online event sponsorship opportunities, and magazine advertising strategies
• Develop promotional materials and provide partners with resources needed to succeed, including affiliate marketing collateral, Summit sponsorship decks, and advertising rate cards and media kits
• Stay updated on affiliate marketing trends, sponsorship opportunities, and digital advertising market developments
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities across all channels
• Handle conflict resolution and address inquiries from affiliates, sponsors, and advertisers promptly and professionally

Preferred Qualifications

Brings familiarity with the education or sustainability sectors, complemented by a basic understanding of SEO, PPC, digital marketing principles, event marketing, sponsorship dynamics, and the digital advertising ecosystem

Benefits

• Additional Bonus Structure to earn potentially another 20% + to base salary
• Health Benefits Package
• Competitive compensation, with annual reviews and merit increases
• 15 PTO Days paid vacation (Including the 1 week during Winter Break)
• Paid Holidays Holiday Calendar
• Company-sponsored Training and Development program
• Remote-First Opportunity