The Strategic Country Growth Manager (French) is a remote, work from home position at Acceleration Partners, aligning with our culture and vision to change the work/life paradigm. Candidates must reside in the UK or Germany, hold a valid passport, be able to travel internationally, and speak fluent French. Some travel for client meetings, internal meetings, or conferences is required.
THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Partnership Development Manager to support our new department focused on strategic territory growth, with a key emphasis on the French affiliate space. The role involves participating in client calls to pitch high-value opportunities, providing strategic insights, tracking progress towards goals, and proactively managing top partners for clients. A proactive, action-oriented mindset with effective questioning skills is critical.
TOP 5 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client Revenue:
- Publisher Performance: Contribute to revenue goals by developing high-potential relationships and optimizing publisher performance, including paid placements, commission increases, and product reviews.
- Performance and Placement Trackers: Regularly update relationship and placement trackers with partnership details.
- Subject Matter Expert: Develop expertise in client verticals and partner relationships, leading conversations and sharing knowledge across the organization.
- Business Development and Publisher Relationships:
- Proactive Research: Identify new high-quality partnerships and opportunities based on client needs and industry trends.
- Communication: Manage clear, engaging communication with publishers, including cold outreach and ongoing relationship management.
- Initiative: Demonstrate a proven ability to identify and act on opportunities to drive revenue growth.
- Top 10 Partner Management:
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with top publishers, acting as an extension of the client’s business.
- Budget Management: Identify growth opportunities while maintaining healthy ROI.
- Time Management: Exhibit exceptional calendar and time management skills.
- Strategy and Execution:
- Alignment to Client Goals: Engage in client calls to understand goals and KPIs.
- Strategy Development: Create and execute recruitment and paid placement strategies, managing most activities independently.
- Strategy Flexibility: Adapt strategies as needed to meet client objectives, communicating effectively about realistic expectations.
- Pitching Opportunities:
- Persuasiveness: Pitch innovative opportunities backed by data and metrics.
- Knowledge: Maintain high knowledge of publisher verticals and client industries.
- Tenacity: Overcome objections through thorough understanding and persistence.
QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Strong aptitude for digital strategies in the French market
- Ability to develop relationships and recruit partners quickly
- Self-starter with target-driven motivation
- Experience with small/medium businesses and media challenges
- Knowledge of performance and acquisition marketing
- Proven partnership management skills
- Successful in sales and stakeholder engagement
- Data-driven with analytical skills
- Excellent communicator, especially with senior stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with insight-driven decision-making skills
- Proactive, collaborative, growth-minded
- Ability to work remotely across time zones
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Fluent in French and familiar with the French market
- 4+ years in business development or relevant roles
- Experience working with small businesses
- Track record of exceeding goals
- Experience in performance/affiliate marketing industry preferred
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Comfortable working remotely and independently