Manager - Affiliate Partnerships, US

Better Collective; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid Time Off

Paid national holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Better Collective in New York seeks a commercially sharp, growth-oriented Partnership Manager to lead tier-A B2B relationships in the U.S., translating campaign data into strategic revenue growth. You will own end-to-end partnerships, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate across publishing, marketing, finance, and analytics teams.

You will address client feedback with proactive solutions and drive ROI through data-driven decision making in a fast-paced digital sports media environment.

Qualifications

• iGaming or Media experience in a B2B partnership or commercial role.
• Experience working with revenue/financial data from operators or partners.
• Strong analytical mindset with large datasets to extract insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proven enterprise client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Key Commercial Partnerships: Manage, nurture, and grow tier-A, blue-chip B2B partnerships in the US region across core product verticals.
• Drive Full Partnership Lifecycle: End-to-end ownership from negotiations to execution, reporting, invoicing, and finance.
• Analyze Performance Data: Interpret large datasets to identify ROI optimizations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align client requirements with internal teams to ensure delivery.
• Resolve Commercial Challenges: Proactively address client feedback and performance issues with solutions.

Skills

iGaming/Media

Revenue data

Analytical mindset

Client-facing

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

We are...

A global sports media group, attracting over 400 million monthly visits across our portfolio of leading brands. We're on a mission to make sport more exciting, accessible, and engaging for fans around the world. With our innovative approach and fan-first mindset, we're redefining how sports content is experienced and shared. Like any great team, we value respect, creativity, and a sense of enjoyment in what we do.

We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged and where you'll help shape the future of sports media. At Better Collective, we make space for every voice to be heard and aim to foster a culture where people feel empowered and supported. We're not only about work - we're building a community that celebrates success, learns from challenges, and grows together.

You are...

A commercially sharp, highly analytical, and growth-minded partnership manager who thrives at the intersection of B2B client management and performance-driven revenue data. You possess strong B2B relationship management skills, feel confident dealing with major blue-chip iGaming/media partners, and excel at translating raw campaign data into strategic commercial growth. You are ready to take full ownership of high-value affiliate relationships and campaign execution in a fast-paced digital sports media environment.

You Will

• Lead Key Commercial Partnerships: Manage, nurture, and grow tier-A, blue-chip B2B partnerships in the US region across core product verticals, including high-growth areas like prediction markets.
• Drive Full Partnership Lifecycle: Take end-to-end ownership of client relationships—from initial commercial negotiations and outreach to day-to-day execution, reporting, invoicing, and financial management.
• Analyze Performance Data: Interpret large financial and campaign datasets (including NDCs, conversion percentages, and revenue-share mechanics) to identify key commercial insights and ROI optimizations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridge client requirements with internal publishing, paid marketing, operations, finance, and analytics teams to ensure delivery and operational alignment.
• Resolve Commercial Challenges: Proactively address client feedback and performance issues by evaluating raw performance metrics and crafting professional, solution-oriented strategies.

Job Requirements

You Have...

• iGaming or Media Experience: Proven background in iGaming, prediction markets, digital media publishing, or affiliate marketing in a B2B business development or commercial role.
• Operator or Commercial Acumen: Experience working with revenue/financial data from an operator perspective (e.g., gaming operators, media distribution partners, or direct affiliate networks).
• Strong Analytical Mindset: High comfort level navigating large datasets (100k+ rows) to extract actionable commercial insights, pull user acquisition analysis, and track campaign health.
• Client-Facing Professionalism: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of running meetings and building long-term trust with enterprise-level client contacts.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate campaign bottlenecks, balance client expectations against published output, and present professional, solution-focused client communications.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work environment with generous Paid Time Off and paid national holidays.
• Community & Growth: A supportive culture that celebrates success, learns together, and offers continuous professional development in leading digital media.

Location & Work Model: Preference for candidates based in the New York metro area working in a hybrid arrangement.