Partner Network Growth & Onboarding Specialist

AppDirect, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect is seeking a junior CSM – Network Development Specialist to help grow and strengthen the PartnerStack Network. This role focuses on sourcing new partners, vetting applicants, and building categorization systems to scale the network.

You’ll work with the Network Manager on recruitment, segmentation, and identifying emerging talent. You’ll engage in day-to-day administrative tasks, maintain partner data, and contribute to internal reporting on recruitment progress and partner

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a BDR, recruiting, partnerships, or affiliate marketing-adjacent role (internships welcome).
• Strong organizational instincts - comfortable building structure and process where none exists yet.
• Comfortable with outbound outreach and initial-stage relationship building.
• Detail-oriented, with an ability to work with data/spreadsheets to track and categorize information at scale.
• Curious and analytical - genuinely interested in figuring out what makes a partner successful and spotting patterns.
• Strong written communication skills for partner outreach and internal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Source and reach out to prospective affiliates/partners across relevant verticals to grow the size and quality of the Network.
• Conduct initial vetting of inbound and outbound partner applicants against Network fit criteria.
• Maintain a consistent outreach cadence and track pipeline of prospective partners from first contact through onboarding.
• Review existing partner profiles and proactively identify good-fit vendor opportunities for them.
• Support vendor onboarding by surfacing a shortlist of relevant, high-potential partners for new programs.
• Develop and maintain a structured taxonomy for categorizing partners (e.g., by vertical, content type, audience size, performance tier).
• Build repeatable processes and lightweight tooling/tracking systems to keep partner data organized.
• Assist the Network Manager with day-to-day administrative and organizational tasks related to Network health.
• Help prepare internal reporting on partner recruitment, categorization coverage, and pipeline of emerging partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Outbound outreach

Data analysis

Written communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Job description

AppDirect is seeking a junior CSM – Network Development Specialist to help grow and strengthen the PartnerStack Network. This role focuses on sourcing new partners, vetting applicants, and building categorization systems to scale the network.

You’ll work with the Network Manager on recruitment, segmentation, and identifying emerging talent. You’ll engage in day-to-day administrative tasks, maintain partner data, and contribute to internal reporting on recruitment progress and partner