[Remote] Manager, Paid Media & Partnerships

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PartnerCentric is a company focused on partnership development and performance-based marketing. The Manager, Paid Media and Partnerships will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing high-value partnerships that drive client revenue, while managing relationships and leading a small team to achieve strategic goals. Responsibilities • Identify and cultivate relationships with high-value partners across affiliate, influencer, creator, fintech, and lead generation ecosystems • Explore and evaluate emerging partner categories, including AI-powered commerce, GEO/AEO partner targets, paid media, and Retail Media Networks, for client fit and innovation potential • Translate client objectives into strategic partnership plans that align with their affiliate program goals and drive incremental performance • Collaborate with the Director of Partnership Development to evolve PartnerCentric’s partnership roadmap in line with market trends • Own and manage a portfolio of strategic partner relationships; serve as the key point of contact for performance growth, co-marketing, and innovation discussions • Negotiate commercial agreements and revenue share models with partners in alignment with client and agency objectives • Act as an advocate for partners internally, ensuring their value propositions are understood and leveraged across client teams • Manage and mentor a small team of Partnership Managers or Associates, supporting their professional growth and ensuring strong collaboration across departments • Provide coaching on partner strategy, negotiation, and communication skills; foster curiosity, accountability, and creativity within the team • Support the Director of Partnership Development in developing scalable systems for partner recruitment, enablement, and performance tracking • Partner closely with the Client Services and Data & Insights teams to ensure partner strategies align with client performance goals and FUSE innovation priorities • Contribute to thought leadership, partner education sessions, and case studies highlighting partner success stories and innovations • Leverage AI-powered tools and PartnerCentric’s proprietary FUSE technology to surface insights, assess performance, and identify areas of opportunity Skills • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in affiliate, partnerships, influencer, or performance marketing, including a minimum of at least 1 year working directly within the affiliate landscape. • Strong understanding of affiliate ecosystems, including content commerce, creator partnerships, fintech, and emerging digital media. • Highly curious, forward-thinking, and motivated to shape the future of partnership marketing. • Proven ability to manage partner relationships, negotiate agreements, and drive measurable results. • Experience managing or mentoring team members. • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills; comfortable representing PartnerCentric to senior-level stakeholders. • Familiarity with Retail Media Networks (e.g., Criteo, Koddi, CitrusAds), Programmatic Platforms (e.g., TradeDesk, DV360), AI-Authority Media (e.g., Reddit, Quora), and AI-led partner strategies to create visibility and ranking in Answer Engines is a plus. • Experience with platforms such as Impact, CJ, Partnerize, or Rakuten preferred. Benefits • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) plan with employer matching. • Flexible remote work • Generous Flex Days policy and observed company holidays. • Opportunities for professional growth through training and leadership development programs. Company Overview • PartnerCentric provides advanced affiliate management for powerhouse and challenger brands. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job