Location:

• Remote, work from home position
• Candidates must reside in the UK
• Some travel required for client/internal meetings and conferences
• Must hold a valid passport, be able to travel internationally, and speak fluent English

Role Overview:

• Position in Strategic Partner Development department
• Focus on UK affiliate space
• Support growth of the department with business development/account management experience
• Join client calls to pitch high-value opportunities and provide strategic insights
• Manage top 10 partners for respective clients proactively

Top 5 Job Responsibilities:

Client Revenue:

• Contribute to client growth through high potential relationships and publisher optimization
• Follow client-approved processes for paid placements and partner optimizations
• Serve as subject matter expert in client verticals and partner relationships

Business Development and Publisher Relationships:

• Identify and recruit high-quality partners using tools like APVision and SimilarWeb
• Maintain clear, informative communication with publishers; vet opportunities effectively
• Proactively identify and execute revenue growth opportunities

Top Partner Management:

• Optimize opportunities with top publishers as an extension of the client's business
• Manage budgets to drive client growth while maintaining ROI
• Demonstrate exceptional calendar and time management skills

Strategy and Execution:

• Align with client strategy and goals; participate in kickoff and ongoing calls
• Create and own partner recruitment/paid placement strategies including negotiation, campaign setup, communication
• Adapt strategies as needed; communicate professionally about goals and expectations

Pitching Opportunities:

• Educate clients on opportunities with clear articulation of value and expected outcomes
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity; pitch innovative opportunities grounded in data
• Maintain deep knowledge of publisher verticals, client business, competitive landscape
• Overcome objections thoughtfully; propose alternatives when needed

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:

• Strong aptitude for digital strategies based on UK publisher business models
• Ability to quickly develop new relationships for brand-to-brand recruitment
• Self-starter motivated to hit targets
• Experience with enterprise brands understanding their business/media challenges
• Proven knowledge of performance/acquisition marketing
• History managing complex partnerships successfully through organizations
• Commercial sales success with senior stakeholder support ability
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholders engagement
• High attention to detail; ability to analyze data for insights
• Proactive, collaborative attitude with growth mindset
• Experience collaborating remotely across time zones

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Knowledge of UK digital market; English fluency required
• 4+ years business development or relevant experience (account management, contract negotiations, marketing)
• Experience in sales or account management with enterprise clients
• Proven track record exceeding goals
• Preferred experience in Performance Marketing/Affiliate Marketing industry
• Effective communication/negotiation skills; detail-oriented and persuasive
• Success in goal-oriented fast-paced environments
• Comfortable leading client-facing presentations
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Work from home and corporate office experience is a plus

Why Acceleration Partners?

• Largest global partnership & marketing agency focused on measurable outcomes
• Manages clients in 40+ countries with 300+ global team members
• Data-driven strategies connecting brands to consumers via performance partnerships including affiliate, influencer, PR, content, B2B marketing
• Serves over 200 brands including Amazon, Target, Google, Warby Parker, Crocs, Reebok
• Offers cutting-edge solutions for complex brand growth challenges

Perks & Benefits:

• 100% remote work
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Company-wide summer & holiday shutdowns (July & December)
• Volunteer & Birthday Time Off
• Focus Fridays (no internal meetings)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Wellness, Technology & Education Allowance
• Paid sabbaticals, donation matching etc.

Salary: €50K–65K depending on location/experience (may vary by employment status/country)

Diversity Commitment: Welcomes applications from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ candidates, disabled or neurodivergent individuals.

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