Partner Development Specialist - Affiliate Marketing

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

PartnerCentric is a leader in affiliate and partner marketing, leveraging innovative technology and personalized strategies to help brands grow revenue and drive unparalleled value. As a people-first company, we prioritize diversity in thought, experience, and background to foster an inclusive, collaborative culture. Our vision is to set the gold standard in partner marketing through proprietary technology and world-class client support.

We support remote work styles for anyone legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Position Overview

The Partner Development Specialist is an entry-level role supporting the growth and success of PartnerCentric's Partnership Development Center of Excellence. This role focuses on researching, recruiting, onboarding, and nurturing high-value affiliate and partnership opportunities to help drive performance and revenue growth for our clients.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sales hunter mindset—energized by outreach, motivated by goals, and excited to pursue new relationships. If you thrive on proactive communication, love the challenge of opening new doors, and enjoy laying the foundation for long-term success, this is the role for you.

As a key player within the Partnerships team, the Specialist will collaborate closely with senior team members and cross-functional departments to support the success of strategic partner relationships, manage administrative and reporting tasks, and contribute to PartnerCentric's reputation as a leader in the affiliate marketing space.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in digital marketing and partnerships with an added passion for sales development and partner acquisition.

Key Responsibilities 1. Partner Recruitment & Support

• Proactively identify and pursue prospective partners aligned with client goals, leveraging PartnerCentric's internal technology tools to support data-driven partner sourcing and prioritization.
• Craft and send engaging outreach communications that reflect a sales-driven mindset.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new partners, ensuring a smooth setup and integration experience.
• Focus on activating newly onboarded partners and driving early-stage productivity within client programs to accelerate value generation.
• Maintain detailed records of partner outreach, statuses, and relationship notes in internal systems.
• Strategic growth mindset as it relates to scaling high-performing partners across other programs.

2. Administrative and Relationship Support

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

4. Performance Tracking & Reporting

A Week in the Life : Partner Development Specialist

Monday : Join the weekly Partnerships team huddle; review and prioritize partner outreach and onboarding tasks.

Tuesday : Research potential new partners for a client campaign and initiate strategic outreach with senior guidance.

Wednesday : Assist in compiling a partner performance report for a client business review.

Thursday : Join weekly client calls to discuss new partner opportunities and provide feedback.

Friday : Attend an internal training session on a new partner platform integration; update the partner contact database and reflect on learnings for the week & review progress towards quarterly goals and report via Metronome.

Qualifications

Preferred Attributes