Strategic Partnerships Manager

Summary

Join Acceleration Partners as a Strategic Partnerships Manager and play a pivotal role in developing and optimizing managed programs for major clients. You will be responsible for all aspects of partner development, including recruitment and strategy. This role involves collaborating with the Account Management team, providing strategic guidance, and aligning growth strategies with client goals. Success involves building strong client and partner relationships, identifying new growth opportunities, and consistently exceeding revenue goals. You will create reporting and recruitment process efficiencies, develop new partner activation tactics, and integrate new partner types into the overall strategic partnership process. The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship builder, adept at pitching new business, and experienced in affiliate marketing.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of affiliate marketing experience, cultivating relationships with partners in a similar role within an affiliate network, agency, or in-house position
• Strong track record of building relationships with partners and retailers in several verticals
• Proven excellence in exceeding revenue goals
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Affiliate Networks (Impact, Partnerize, CJ, AWIN, etc.)
• Ability to travel for client meetings, industry conferences and events

Responsibilities

• Proactively research and recruit high-potential partners with strong revenue potential for inclusion in client programs
• Cultivate strong relationships with partners by deeply understanding their businesses and offerings; identify new opportunities and areas for optimization to drive incremental revenue
• Present and pitch new partner opportunities to clients and provide regular updates on existing partnerships. Follow client-approved processes for paid placements and partner optimizations. Ensure clients have all necessary information to make informed decisions, clearly articulating the "why" behind each opportunity and the expected value it brings to the program, including anticipated ROI
• Consistently deliver exceptional client service by proactively addressing issues and escalating key risks when necessary. Build client trust by ensuring all outputs and communications align with Acceleration Partners’ standards for quality, accuracy, and precision
• Collaborate closely with the Publisher Development and Account Management teams to stay informed on new partner activity and deliver strategic recommendations that align with client objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Influencer marketing experience a plus

Benefits

• 100% remote work for everyone
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (with opt-out benefits)
• 401K with matching
• Open Paid Time Off
• Summer & Holiday company-wide shut-down weeks in July and December
• Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
• Focus Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances
• Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!