Partner Development Manager (Affiliate Marketing)

Location: New York, New York, United States, or Santa Barbara, California, United States

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year, plus a 25% variable commission plan and an RSU award.

Company

hirify.global provides a commerce partnership marketing platform covering affiliate, influencer, and customer referral partnerships for more than 5,000 global brands.

What you will do

• Support publisher migration waves by communicating processes, answering platform questions, tracking transfers, identifying blockers, and escalating issues.
• Coordinate technical implementations and integrations with technical, onboarding, customer success, and support teams.
• Own the day-to-day relationship with a strategic publisher platform partner and align roadmap priorities and operational execution.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard brands to the publisher program while positioning it as a growth channel.
• Monitor adoption, engagement, results, publisher and advertiser satisfaction, and program health to identify improvements.
• Share partner feedback with product and leadership and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Experience in the performance marketing industry with in-depth knowledge of affiliate platforms, publisher types, how publishers make money, and different payment models.
• Effective communication with publishers, partners, and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to influence others and build credibility through product and business expertise.
• Ability to measure program effectiveness accurately and use data to improve processes and publisher success.
• Effective prioritization based on results for publishers, partners, and the business.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in programs, platforms, and business needs, with strong attention to publisher data, contracts, migration tracking, and account management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Willingness to learn new platforms, tools, and business models.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility with high-value external partners and internal stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Background in publisher development, channel partnerships, or business development.
• Experience managing publisher or partner accounts at scale.
• Experience with platform migrations or transitions.
• SaaS or affiliate network experience, specifically hirify.global.
• Understanding of digital marketing or creator economy trends.
• Project management or program coordination experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k).
• Responsible PTO policy and flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Mental health and wellness benefits, including covered therapy or coaching sessions and gym reimbursement.
• RSUs with a three-year vesting schedule, pending Board approval.
• Free Coursera subscription, PXA courses, paid parental leave, technology stipend, and monthly internet allowance.
• Office-only catered lunch on Thursdays, snacks, and coffee.