Growth Manager

Responsibilities

• Publisher & Partner Performance: Contributes to client growth and retention by building high-potential partner relationships and optimizing performance.
• Performance Trackers & Reporting : Follows client-approved processes for paid placements and partner optimizations. Uses reporting effectively, translating data into a clear story that shows clients not just what happened, but why it matters and what to do next.
• Subject Matter Expert Across the Partnership Landscape: Is a trusted, knowledgeable resource on partner relationships and client verticals. Proactively leads conversations to share insights, adding value to the accounts they support and the broader department.
• Proactive Research: Identifies and recruits high-quality partners with strong revenue potential based on client needs.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Communications are clear, informative, and engaging. Asks relevant questions to vet opportunities effectively. Manages day-to-day communication with top partners in the program.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies and executes areas of opportunity and optimization across the program to drive revenue growth.
• Relationship Management: Optimizes opportunities with top partners on behalf of the client. Views themselves as a true extension of the client's business and maintains long-lasting relationships with key partners.
• Budget Management: Identifies and acts on opportunities that drive client growth while maintaining a healthy return on investment.
• Time Management: Demonstrates exceptional calendar and time management skills.
• Alignment to Client Strategy and Goals: Participates in engagement kickoff calls and ongoing calls as needed; maintains a clear understanding of client goals and KPIs.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of partnership/channel marketing experience. Affiliate marketing background required; direct exposure to content partnerships, AEO, or retail media is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated track record of self-generating new business.
• Proven excellence in meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of affiliate networks, including Impact, Partnerize, CJ, and Awin.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for client meetings, industry conferences, and events.

Preferred

• Identified and activated non-traditional partner types for clients.

Benefits

• AP PERKS & BENEFITS - WHAT WE OFFER
• - 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 Wellness Breaks in July and December
• - Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
• - Focus Fridays
• - Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• - Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances