Strategic Partnerships Associate

Advertise Purple; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid benefits (health, d

401k match up to 6%

Unlimited Vacation

Mental Health Days

Flexible Fridays

Fully Remote

Job summary

Advertise Purple is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Associate to identify, recruit, and scale affiliate partners that drive growth for our clients. You will own the affiliate relationship from outreach through onboarding, optimization, and ongoing management, serving as the main point of contact for affiliates.

With 1–2 years in partnerships or related roles, you will negotiate deals, manage expectations, and collaborate with product and analytics teams to uncover new growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited university.
• 1–2 years of experience in partnerships, business development, client success, or account management.
• Proven ability to prospect, establish, and manage long-term partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Track record of negotiating deals and aligning partners with company goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Preferred: experience in affiliate marketing, Google Suite, SQL, CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and secure new affiliate partners aligned with client goals.
• Build and scale relationships with partners to expand revenue.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned affiliates.
• Facilitate onboarding and optimization with internal teams.
• Coordinate campaign rollouts and monitor performance.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders and report recruitment pipelines.
• Manage ad-hoc tasks with accountability.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Self-starter

Partnerships

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

CRM tools

SQL

Google Suite

Job description

At Advertise Purple, we've built a culture based on collaboration, ambition, and accountability - but most importantly we like being around good people. We're looking for people who choose to show up with the right attitude, and put in the effort to make an impact in order to help us take Advertise Purple to the next level!

The full time, non-exempt, Strategic Partnerships Associate is primarily responsible for identifying, securing, and scaling new affiliate partner relationships that drive growth for our clients. They own the complete affiliate relationship, from initial outreach and recruitment through onboarding, optimization, and ongoing relationship management. They act as the primary point of contact for affiliates, maintain and report on key metrics for both recruitment and optimization performance, and work collaboratively with the operations and product teams to maximize partnership opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Proactively identify, recruit, and secure new affiliate partners that align with client goals and drive incremental growth
• Build and scale relationships with new and existing affiliate partners, identifying opportunities to expand partnerships and improve performance across our client portfolio
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned affiliates
• Facilitate client onboarding and optimization with affiliates, coordinating with internal teams to align goals and expectations
• Execute on logistics involved in rolling out campaigns
• Maintain effective communication with external and internal stakeholders, including regular updates on performance, recruitment pipelines, and challenges
• Monitor partner performance and collaborate with our product and analyst teams to drive improvements and uncover new growth opportunities
• Take full accountability for the organization and timely completion of ad-hoc tasks assigned by management

What You Have

• BA/BS degree from an accredited university
• 1-2 years of experience in partnerships, business development, client success, or account management
• Strong ability to prospect, establish, and manage long-term partnerships with external stakeholders
• A track record of successfully negotiating deals and aligning partners with company goals
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on defined objectives with accountability and high attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Preferred Skills: Experience in affiliate marketing, Google Suite, SQL, deal negotiations, and CRM tools

What We Offer

• 100% paid employer-paid benefits (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• 401k match up to 6%
• Unlimited Vacation
• Mental Health Days
• Flexible Fridays from January to October (offline at 2:00 PM)
• Fully Remote

About Advertise Purple

Advertise Purple, Inc., the recipient of the 2021 Rakuten OPM/Agency of the Year and the prestigious 2023 Sammy Award, is the leading management agency in today's fastest-growing digital marketing channel for e-commerce retailers: affiliate. With a $6 billion addressable market, and estimated 20 million e-commerce stores, our award-winning suite of technology and service tools are well-positioned to serve the growing global demand. Advertise Purple continues to lead the way, securing a spot on Inc Magazine's Fastest Growing Companies list for an impressive six consecutive years. We're also honored to have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 'Best Workplaces in the U.S.' and as a 'Top 50 Advertising & Marketing Agency in the U.S.' These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional experience for both our clients and employees, making us a standout in the industry.

We believe that diversity benefits enhance everyone's development at Advertise Purple. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. This requires our organization to cultivate an inclusive culture in which all employees feel valued, are treated fairly, have a work-life balance, and have the opportunity to be successful at Advertise Purple.