TL;DR

Manager Referral Programs: Lead the development, execution, and optimization of referral programs to drive growth with an accent on strategic leadership, data-driven decision making, and team management. Focus on scaling referral ecosystems, ensuring program integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize partner engagement and revenue.

Location: Onsite in Chicago, IL, USA

Salary: $102,000–$125,000 per year

Company

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What you will do

Own vision, roadmap, and performance of referral programs, setting KPIs and tracking progress.
Lead and develop a team of program coordinators or specialists.
Oversee referral operations including assignment, verification, and fraud monitoring.
Maintain CRM and referral platform data accuracy and collaborate on reporting.
Build and nurture relationships with referral partners and internal stakeholders.
Manage payments, financial processing, and program growth initiatives.

Requirements

Location: Must work onsite in Chicago, IL, USA
5+ years experience in partnerships, referral marketing, channel management, or sales operations.
2+ years people management experience.
Proven success scaling partner or referral programs in high-growth environments.
Strong analytical skills with CRM and referral management platforms experience.
Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Culture & Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401k with company match and RSUs.
Paid vacation, company holidays, sick and volunteer time off.
Employee resource groups for community and inclusion.
Monthly cell phone and internet stipend.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.