Growth Manager

The Growth Manager is a remote, work from home position, as are all positions at Acceleration Partners (a structure central to our culture and our vision to change the work/life paradigm). Some travel is required, for client meetings or other internal meetings, conferences, etc.

Acceleration Partners is seeking a Growth Manager to drive partner growth strategies for some of our largest and most complex client programs. In this role, you will identify, develop, and scale high-impact partnerships that drive measurable revenue growth and help clients achieve their business objectives. You will shape recruitment, activation, and optimization strategies, uncover emerging growth opportunities, and influence partnership roadmaps beyond traditional affiliate models.

• 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.
• Creation and Ongoing Ownership of Partner Strategy: Builds a recruitment and/or paid placement plan end-to-end (from strategy through execution) based on client goals and KPIs.
• Strategy Pivots: Adapts and pivots strategies to reach client goals, resetting expectations when needed. Pushes back constructively on unrealistic client goals while preserving trust.

• Client Education and Alignment: Clearly articulates the "why" behind each opportunity and its expected value, including anticipated ROI.
• Persuasiveness: Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Regularly identifies, pitches, and secures approval for innovative opportunities, grounded in data.
• Partnership Ecosystem Knowledge: Maintains deep knowledge across partnership types and applies that expertise to confidently address client questions and identify opportunities.
• Tenacity: Proactively explores the reasoning behind a rejection, thoughtfully pushes back when appropriate, and has a track record of overcoming objections.

• 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.

Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first-to-market Partnership Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. Managing clients in 40+ countries, their global team of 300+ focuses on data-driven strategies that help connect brands to the right consumers through performance partnerships, traditional affiliate, influencer, performance PR, content, and B2B partnership marketing.

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 

• Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!! 
• Target Salary is $70,000 - $85,000 depending on location and experience.

Benefits may vary based on employment status or country location. 

Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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