[Remote] Manager, Paid Media & Partnerships

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PartnerCentric is a company focused on partnership development and performance-based marketing. The Manager, Paid Media and Partnerships will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing high-value partnerships that drive client revenue, while managing relationships and leading a small team to achieve strategic goals. Responsibilities• Identify and cultivate relationships with high-value partners across affiliate, influencer, creator, fintech, and lead generation ecosystems• Explore and evaluate emerging partner categories, including AI-powered commerce, GEO/AEO partner targets, paid media, and Retail Media Networks, for client fit and innovation potential• Translate client objectives into strategic partnership plans that align with their affiliate program goals and drive incremental performance• Collaborate with the Director of Partnership Development to evolve PartnerCentric’s partnership roadmap in line with market trends• Own and manage a portfolio of strategic partner relationships; serve as the key point of contact for performance growth, co-marketing, and innovation discussions• Negotiate commercial agreements and revenue share models with partners in alignment with client and agency objectives• Act as an advocate for partners internally, ensuring their value propositions are understood and leveraged across client teams• Manage and mentor a small team of Partnership Managers or Associates, supporting their professional growth and ensuring strong collaboration across departments• Provide coaching on partner strategy, negotiation, and communication skills; foster curiosity, accountability, and creativity within the team• Support the Director of Partnership Development in developing scalable systems for partner recruitment, enablement, and performance tracking• Partner closely with the Client Services and Data & Insights teams to ensure partner strategies align with client performance goals and FUSE innovation priorities• Contribute to thought leadership, partner education sessions, and case studies highlighting partner success stories and innovations• Leverage AI-powered tools and PartnerCentric’s proprietary FUSE technology to surface insights, assess performance, and identify areas of opportunitySkills• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in affiliate, partnerships, influencer, or performance marketing, including a minimum of at least 1 year working directly within the affiliate landscape.• Strong understanding of affiliate ecosystems, including content commerce, creator partnerships, fintech, and emerging digital media. • Highly curious, forward-thinking, and motivated to shape the future of partnership marketing. • Proven ability to manage partner relationships, negotiate agreements, and drive measurable results. • Experience managing or mentoring team members. • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills; comfortable representing PartnerCentric to senior-level stakeholders.• Familiarity with Retail Media Networks (e.g., Criteo, Koddi, CitrusAds), Programmatic Platforms (e.g., TradeDesk, DV360), AI-Authority Media (e.g., Reddit, Quora), and AI-led partner strategies to create visibility and ranking in Answer Engines is a plus. • Experience with platforms such as Impact, CJ, Partnerize, or Rakuten preferred. Benefits• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) plan with employer matching. • Flexible remote work• Generous Flex Days policy and observed company holidays.• Opportunities for professional growth through training and leadership development programs. Company Overview• PartnerCentric provides advanced affiliate management for powerhouse and challenger brands. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job