Senior Growth Manager

The posting, as Acceleration Partners wrote it

LOCATION

The Senior 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.

THE ROLE

Acceleration Partners is seeking a Senior 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. Duties are performed across one or more assigned client accounts, which will vary over time.

TOP 5 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Revenue

• Publisher & Partner Performance: Contributes to client growth and retention by building high-potential partner relationships and optimizing performance. Prioritizes the client’s most strategically important partner relationships and is trusted to make judgment calls on where to invest time without needing direction.
• 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. Often defines or improves that process rather than just following it.
• Subject Matter Expert Across the Partnership Landscape: Is a trusted, knowledgeable resource on partner relationships and client verticals. Recognized as an SME not just on their own accounts but across the department.

Business Development and Publisher Relationships

• Proactive Research: Identifies and recruits high-quality partners with strong revenue potential. Regularly pursues more complex, or non-traditional partnership opportunities independently.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Communications are clear, informative, and engaging.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies and executes areas of opportunity and optimization to drive revenue growth. Leads end-to-end negotiations with an appropriate level of autonomy and collaboration.

Top Partner Management

• Relationship Management: Optimizes opportunities with top partners on behalf of the client. [Senior] Manages the most strategically important and/or highest-value partner relationships in the portfolio and negotiates complex terms independently.
• Budget Management: Identifies and acts on opportunities that drive client growth while maintaining a healthy return on investment. Operates with wider latitude on ROI trade-off decisions given demonstrated judgment.
• Time Management: Demonstrates exceptional calendar and time management skills.

Strategy and Execution

• Alignment to Client Strategy and Goa

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Affiliate marketing background required; direct exposure to creator partnerships, AEO, or retail media is a strong plus.

• Demonstrated track record of independently closing larger or more complex deals, not just managing existing relationships.
• Proven excellence in consistently meeting or exceeding revenue/recruitment targets at a senior level.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, including experience presenting to clients.
• Knowledge of affiliate networks, including Impact, Partnerize, CJ, and Awin.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for client meetings, industry conferences, and events

WHY ACCELERATION PARTNERS?

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 $80,000 - $95,000 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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