Growth Partnerships Manager

The Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent is seeking a strong partnerships manager to drive performance-based collaborations across verticals and grow our ecommerce partnerships. You will nurture existing partners and bring in new opportunities, ensuring revenue growth and alignment with brand values.

You will evaluate performance models for revenue potential, manage projects across stakeholders, and contribute to cross-channel campaigns including onsite and offsite initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in affiliate marketing or partnership management or performance sales.
• Existing client and network relationships to drive business development.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and audience acquisition tactics (paid and organic social, PPC, newsletter).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong time management, prioritisation and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing partners: be the primary contact and oversee campaigns from launch to performance and commercial requirements.
• Identify, research and approach prospective advertisers, brands and agencies across verticals for new business.
• Oversee operational setup and delivery of lead generation campaigns in home improvement and motoring categories.
• Collaborate with sales, editors, audience growth teams and external agencies to align output with strategy and values.
• Monitor revenue targets and maintain transparent revenue and ROI reporting.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Partnership management

Performance sales

Industry network

SEO

Audience acquisition

Paid social

Organic social

PPC

Newsletter

Cross-channel integration

Communication

Project management

Job description

The Independent is seeking a strong partnerships manager to drive performance-based collaborations across verticals and grow our ecommerce partnerships. You will nurture existing partners and bring in new opportunities, ensuring revenue growth and alignment with brand values.

You will evaluate performance models for revenue potential, manage projects across stakeholders, and contribute to cross-channel campaigns including onsite and offsite initiatives.