Affiliate Partnerships Manager, LATAM

LOCATION: 

The Strategic Partner Growth Manager (Mexico) 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). Candidates must reside in the US or Mexico. Some travel is required, for client meetings or other internal meetings, conferences, etc. Candidates must hold a valid passport, be able to travel internationally and speak fluent Spanish.

THE ROLE: 

Acceleration Partners is accepting applications for an exciting new role that will sit in our Strategic Partner Growth department.  We are seeking an experienced Strategic Partner Growth Manager with business development/account management experience, ideally in the affiliate marketing space, to support the growth of this exciting new department and have a key focus in Mexico/LATAM. This person will be required to join client calls to pitch high value opportunities, to provide strategic insights, their progress to goals and proactively manage the top 10 partners for their respective clients. Thinking with a, how mentality, maintaining an action-oriented approach, and effective questioning will be critical in this role.  

TOP 5 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Client Revenue: 

• Publisher Performance: Contributes to the growth of clients through creation of high potential relationships and optimization of publishers.
• Performance and Placement Trackers: Follow client-approved processes for paid placements and partner optimizations.
• Subject Matter Expert in Client Verticals and Partner Relationships: Is a trusted and knowledgeable resource, serving as a subject matter expert across partners, and the verticals of their managed clients. Proactively leads conversations to share insights and expertise, adding value not only to the accounts they support but also to the broader department and AP

Business Development and Publisher Relationships: 

• Proactive Research: Identifies and recruits high-quality partners with strong revenue potential based client needs. Regularly utilizes available tools
• Written and Verbal Communication: Communications are clear, informative, and engaging. Asks relevant questions during publisher interactions to vet opportunities effectively. Manages day-to-day communication with top publishers in program (when paid placements and optimization)
• Initiative: Proactively identifies and executes areas of opportunity and optimization across the program to drive revenue growth

Top Partner Management

• Relationship Management: Where applicable, optimizes opportunities with top publishers on behalf of the client. Must view themselves as a true extension of the client's business and foster and maintain long-lasting relationships with these key partners
• Budget Management: Identifies and acts on opportunities that will drive client growth while maintaining a healthy return on investment
• Time Management: Demonstrates exceptional calendar and time management skills

Strategy and Execution: 

• Alignment to Client Strategy and Goals: Where required, participates in engagement kickoff call with client and ongoing calls as needed; asks appropriate questions and has a clear understanding of client goals and KPIs
• Creation and Ongoing Ownership of Partner Strategy: Creates plan for recruitment and/or paid placement initiatives to support the client’s program, including expected timeline for execution. Implements paid placement strategy, including negotiation of terms, campaign set-up, commission changes, screenshots and communication with partners. Executes recruitment strategy, including list building, outreach template and tracker
• Strategy Pivots: Adapts to change and pivots strategies to reach client goals; sets expectations and projects new goals when not achievable. Consistently communicates with confidence and professionalism, constructively pushing back on unrealistic client goals while preserving trust and strengthening the relationship

Pitching Opportunities: 

• Client Education and Alignment: Ensures 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, includinganticipated ROI

• Persuasiveness: Consistently demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Regularly identifies, pitches and secures approval for innovative out-of-the-box opportunities. Clearly articulates the “why” behind each recommendation. Proposals are grounded in data and relevant client metrics
• Publisher Vertical and Client Knowledge: Maintains deep knowledge across publisher verticals and applies that expertise to confidently address client questions and identify areas of opportunity. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the client’s business and competitive landscape
• Tenacity: Proactively digs into the why behind a no or rejection; thoughtfully pushes back when appropriate and has a track record of successfully overcoming objections. Leverages knowledge to propose suggestions or alternative

QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

• Has strong aptitude for identifying digital strategies based on publisher business models, specifically in the Mexican/Wider LATAM market
• Quickly develops new relationships who can recruit brand-to-brand and unique partners. 
• Self-starter with a strong internal motivation to hit targets
• Experience working with enterprise brands with a deep understanding of their business and media challenges 
• Proven knowledge and understanding of performance and acquisition marketing 
• Demonstrated history of managing partnerships that require moving complex decisions through organizations successfully 
• Personal track record of commercial sales, success and ability to win the support of senior stakeholders 
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical thinking 
• Excellent communication skills to command an audience of senior stakeholders and bring partners and colleagues on your journey 
• High attention to detail and an ability to analyse data and identify insights to drive business performance 
• Proactive and collaborative attitude 
• Growth mindset and passion to drive client’s business forward 
• Knows how to collaborate with team members in a remote environment and across various time zones. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of affiliate marketing/digital marketing
• Fluency in at Spanish
• 4+ years business development or relevant work experience (including account management, contract negotiations, marketing), preferably in the affiliate marketing space
• Experience working in a sales or account management role with enterprise clients
• Proven track record of reaching and exceeding goals
• Experience in a business development
• Experience in Performance Marketing (particularly Affiliate Marketing) industry preferred
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with ability to push back without damaging relationships. Detail-oriented and persuasive
• Proven record of success in a goal-oriented, highly accountable, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable leading client-facing presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a natural communicator and influencer
• Work from home and corporate office experience, a plus
  

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, AP’s global team of 300+ focuses on data-driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers through affiliate and influencer All of our work is supported by APVision, our proprietary technology suite which leverages the largest dataset of any agency in the Partnership Marketing agency ecosystem. Serving over 200 brands—including household names like Amazon, Apple, Target, Google, Marriott, Coinbase, and Burberry—AP’s diversified team is creating what’s next in the industry by building high-performing partnership marketing programs. As the only truly integrated global partnerships agency, AP prides itself on being at the cutting edge of industry developments and leveraging proven expertise to deliver unique solutions for brands seeking sustainable growth. 

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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