Partner Growth Manager (French) New United Kingdom

Acceleration Partners; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Partner Growth Manager to drive business development in the French affiliate space. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to manage key partnerships and contribute to revenue goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, a proactive mindset, and a deep understanding of the performance marketing landscape. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative strategies and client success, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on growth and partnerships. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in business development or relevant roles.
• Fluent in French with a strong understanding of the French market.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-potential relationships with publishers.
• Manage top 10 partners and optimize performance.
• Create recruitment and paid placement plans.

Skills

Business Development

Account Management

Fluent French

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Performance Marketing

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Partner Growth Manager (French) 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 need to reside in the UK or Germany. Some travel is required for client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, etc. Candidates must hold a valid passport, be able to travel internationally, and speak fluent French.

THE ROLE:

Acceleration Partners is accepting applications for an exciting new role within our Strategic Territory Growth department. We seek an experienced Partner Growth Manager with business development and account management experience to support this department's growth, focusing on the French affiliate space. The person will join client calls to pitch high-value opportunities, provide strategic insights, track progress towards goals, and proactively manage the top 10 partners for their clients. A proactive, action-oriented mindset, effective questioning, and strategic thinking are critical in this role.

TOP 5 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Client Revenue:
   • Publisher Performance: Contribute to revenue goals for the Growth & Partnerships department by developing high-potential relationships and optimizing publishers, including paid placements, commission increases, and review products.
   • Performance and Placement Trackers: Regularly update relationship trackers with partnership details and client-approved placement information.
   • Subject Matter Expert in Client Verticals and Partner Relationships: Serve as a trusted resource with deep knowledge of managed client verticals, leading conversations to share expertise across the organization.
2. Business Development and Publisher Relationships:
   • Proactive Research: Identify new high-quality partnerships and opportunities based on client needs, industry trends, and SimilarWeb data.
   • Communication Skills: Comfortable with cold emailing; communicate clearly and engagingly; ask relevant questions during publisher interactions; manage daily communication with top publishers independently 95% of the time.
   • Initiative: Demonstrate a proven track record of identifying and executing opportunities to optimize and grow programs.
3. Top 10 Partner Management:
   • Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with top publishers, viewing yourself as an extension of the client's business.
   • Budget Management: Identify growth opportunities while maintaining a healthy ROI.
   • Time Management: Exhibit exceptional calendar and time management skills.
4. Strategy and Execution:
   • Alignment to Client Goals: Participate in kickoff and ongoing client calls; understand client KPIs and objectives.
   • Strategy Development and Ownership: Create recruitment and paid placement plans, negotiate terms, set up campaigns, and execute strategies independently 95% of the time.
   • Strategy Flexibility: Adapt strategies as needed to meet client goals, communicate effectively about changes, and reset expectations when necessary.
5. Pitching Opportunities:
   • Persuasiveness: Challenge the status quo with innovative ideas, clearly articulating the benefits based on data and metrics.
   • Knowledge and Tenacity: Maintain high knowledge of publisher verticals, address client questions confidently, and overcome objections through thorough understanding and persistence.

QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Strong aptitude for digital strategies in the French market
• Ability to develop new relationships quickly
• Self-motivated with target-driven focus
• Experience with small to medium businesses and media challenges
• Deep understanding of performance and acquisition marketing
• Proven success in managing complex partnerships and gaining stakeholder support
• Data-driven decision making and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, especially with senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and insight-driven analysis
• Proactive, collaborative, and growth-oriented attitude
• Ability to work remotely across time zones effectively

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Fluent in French and knowledgeable about the French market
• 4+ years in business development or relevant roles (account management, negotiations, marketing)
• Experience working with small businesses
• Track record of exceeding goals
• Experience in performance marketing, especially affiliate marketing (preferred)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Comfortable with client presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working remotely and in a corporate setting is a plus