Growth & Partnerships Manager — Remote Revenue Growth

Acceleration Partners, LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching

Open PTO

Wellness breaks

Volunteer time off

Focus Fridays

Parental leave

Education allowance

Sabbatical

Donation matching

Job summary

Acceleration Partners is seeking a Growth Manager to drive partner growth strategies for major client programs. You will recruit, activate, and optimize partnerships to scale revenue and align with client objectives. This role emphasizes end-to-end strategy, execution, and ongoing optimization in a remote environment.

You will identify high-potential partners, lead strategic conversations, and deliver measurable outcomes. Travel up to 20% for client meetings and industry events is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of partnership/channel marketing experience; Affiliate marketing background required.
• Proven ability to self-generate new business.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of affiliate networks, including Impact, Partnerize, CJ, and Awin.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for client meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Publisher & Partner Performance: Grow client revenue by building high-potential partner relationships and optimizing performance.
• Performance Trackers & Reporting: Use client-approved processes; translate data into actionable insights.
• Subject Matter Expert Across the Partnership Landscape: Lead discussions and share insights across client verticals.
• Proactive Research: Identify and recruit high-quality partners based on client needs.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Communicate clearly; manage day-to-day partner communications.
• Initiative: Identify and execute opportunities to drive revenue growth across programs.
• Relationship Management: Optimize opportunities with top partners and maintain long-term relationships.
• Budget Management: Identify opportunities that drive growth while maintaining ROI.
• Time Management: Demonstrate strong calendar/time management.
• Alignment to Client Strategy: Understand client goals and KPIs; participate in kickoff and ongoing calls.
• Creation and Ownership of Partner Strategy: Build end-to-end recruitment/paid placement plans.
• Strategy Pivots: Adapt strategies to meet goals while preserving trust.
• Client Education and Alignment: Articulate value and ROI of opportunities; persuade.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Partnership development

Revenue growth strategies

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

New business generation

Strategic thinking

Data-driven storytelling

Remote work independence

Travel up to 20%

Tools

Affiliate networks

Job description

Acceleration Partners is seeking a Growth Manager to drive partner growth strategies for major client programs. You will recruit, activate, and optimize partnerships to scale revenue and align with client objectives. This role emphasizes end-to-end strategy, execution, and ongoing optimization in a remote environment.

You will identify high-potential partners, lead strategic conversations, and deliver measurable outcomes. Travel up to 20% for client meetings and industry events is required.