I know this is a bit unusual, but I thought I’d forward on this job opening in the Dallas area. Ahhh the power of the Internet. Stick
JOB TITLE: Partner Manager
A fast-growing, entrepreneurial, profitable company based in Dallas, TX, has an immediate opening for a Partner Manager. We are looking for a talented, responsible individual to assume full-charge responsibilities for the general ledger and other various duties.
The services performed on the internet includes banner ads, pay-per click marketing and search engine optimization. They are looking for people who possess the following characteristics: self-starter, motivated, tenacious, team player, intelligent, and high integrity. As a company, we look for people who want to contribute and share in our success.
Partner manager is responsible for building, growing and maintaining of a start-up affiliate program. Key duties will include driving traffic, conversion and profitable growth through affiliate marketing programs, and online marketplaces. This position will be responsible for third-party vendor management (Commission Junction, Performics, Channel Advisor, etc.) as well as developing direct revenue sharing partnerships that expand the company’s online reach. The successful candidate is a creative, strong relationship builder with an analytic mindset and a bias for action.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners (MSN, Yahoo, Google, etc.)
- Implement automated processes in working with numerous smaller partners
- Drive new partnerships, selling new business opportunities to existing partners, and ensuring prompt and proper resolution of business issues raised by partners
- Program Monitoring, Tracking and Report
- Publisher Compensation Strategies
- Competitive intelligence and monitoring
- Handle all communication with affiliates, largely via e-mail and phone
conversation, including answering all questions and negotiating terms - Develop strategies for recruiting new affiliates into the program, and
for assisting current affiliates in growing their contributions to the program - Manage projects and new initiatives with cross functional teams (creative, copywriting and technical)
REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS or equivalent.
- Strong partner management experience including solid history of relationship growth successes.
- Strong relationships with existing affiliates and database of affiliates to targets
- Experience working with cross functional teams, such as technical service, product development and engineering teams to resolve problems and provide input into new features and products.
- Proven ability to think strategically.
- Proficient with MS Excel, Word, Outlook
· Thorough understanding of online marketing & affiliate programs
· Ability to establish rapport via e-mail and phone conversations
· Must be proactive and be able to develop rapport and positive working relationship with employees and co-workers
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong organizational and time management skills
· Strong negotiating skills
· At least two years of work in the online marketing field is mandatory
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive Base salary plus commission
- Health, Dental, STD, LTD paid by employer for full-time employee.
- Full-time employee eligible for vacation in the first year of employment.
- Eligible for bonus program after 6 months of full-time employment.
Jim M. Everett, CMP
Talent Acquisition and Retention Consultant
EA+, Inc. d/b/a Everett Career Mgmt Associates
5336 Quail Run • Fort Worth • TX • 76107
Phone: (800) 297-1872 or 817-989-7400 • VM/Fax: (214) 853-5800
Email: EA2000@USA.NET
Web:http://www.eaplus.com
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