Remote Partner Network Growth Specialist

AppDirect, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect, Inc is seeking a junior Publisher Development Specialist focused on strengthening the PartnerStack Network. You will source prospective affiliates, vet applicants, and build scalable processes to categorize partners and track performance.

This role emphasizes behind-the-scenes network health and partner recruitment. You’ll collaborate with the Network Manager to support onboarding, create structured partner taxonomy, and surface high-potential partnerships for new programs, driving

Qualifications

• Experience in a BDR, recruiting, partnerships, or affiliate marketing-adjacent role (internships welcome).
• Strong organizational instincts—able to build structure and process where none exists.
• Comfortable with outbound outreach and initial-stage relationship building.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work with data/spreadsheets to categorize information at scale.
• Curious and analytical—interested in what makes a partner successful and spotting patterns.

Responsibilities

• Source and reach out to prospective affiliates/partners across relevant verticals to grow 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 (audience, content type, performance history, niche) and identify good-fit vendor opportunities.
• 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 and up to date.
• 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

Outbound outreach

Vet ing

Process design

Data analysis

Written communication

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

AppDirect, Inc is seeking a junior Publisher Development Specialist focused on strengthening the PartnerStack Network. You will source prospective affiliates, vet applicants, and build scalable processes to categorize partners and track performance.

This role emphasizes behind-the-scenes network health and partner recruitment. You’ll collaborate with the Network Manager to support onboarding, create structured partner taxonomy, and surface high-potential partnerships for new programs, driving