Affiliate Marketing Manager (Fluent in Portuguese)

Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first-to-market Partnership and Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. They are seeking an experienced Strategic Partnership Development Manager to support the growth of their Strategic Partner Growth department, focusing on the Brazil/LATAM affiliate space.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the growth of clients through creation of high potential relationships and optimization of publishers
• Follow client-approved processes for paid placements and partner optimizations
• Is a trusted and knowledgeable resource, serving as a subject matter expert across partners, and the verticals of their managed clients. Proactively leads conversations to share insights and expertise, adding value not only to the accounts they support but also to the broader department and AP
• Identifies and recruits high-quality partners with strong revenue potential based client needs. Regularly utilizes available tools such as APVision and SimilarWeb
• Communications are clear, informative, and engaging. Asks relevant questions during publisher interactions to vet opportunities effectively. Manages day-to-day communication with top publishers in program (when paid placements and optimization)
• Proactively identifies and executes areas of opportunity and optimization across the program to drive revenue growth
• Where applicable, optimizes opportunities with top publishers on behalf of the client. Must view themselves as a true extension of the client's business and foster and maintain long-lasting relationships with these key partners
• Identifies and acts on opportunities that will drive client growth while maintaining a healthy return on investment
• Demonstrates exceptional calendar and time management skills
• Where required, participates in engagement kickoff call with client and ongoing calls as needed; asks appropriate questions and has a clear understanding of client goals and KPIs
• Creates plan for recruitment and/or paid placement initiatives to support the client’s program, including expected timeline for execution. Implements paid placement strategy, including negotiation of terms, campaign set-up, commission changes, screenshots and communication with partners. Executes recruitment strategy, including list building, outreach template and tracker
• Adapts to change and pivots strategies to reach client goals; sets expectations and projects new goals when not achievable. Consistently communicates with confidence and professionalism, constructively pushing back on unrealistic client goals while preserving trust and strengthening the relationship
• Ensures clients have all necessary information to make informed decisions, clearly articulating the 'why' behind each opportunity and the expected value it brings to the program, including anticipated
• Consistently demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Regularly identifies, pitches and secures approval for innovative out-of-the-box opportunities. Clearly articulates the 'why' behind each recommendation. Proposals are grounded in data and relevant client metrics
• Maintains deep knowledge across publisher verticals and applies that expertise to confidently address client questions and identify areas of opportunity. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the client’s business and competitive landscape
• Proactively digs into the why behind a no or rejection; thoughtfully pushes back when appropriate and has a track record of successfully overcoming objections. Leverages knowledge to propose suggestions or alternatives

Requirements:

• Fluent in Portuguese; Spanish will be considered
• Candidates must hold a valid passport, be able to travel internationally
• 4+ years business development or relevant work experience (including account management, contract negotiations, marketing)
• Experience working in a sales or account management role with enterprise clients
• Proven track record of reaching and exceeding goals
• Experience in a business development
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with ability to push back without damaging relationships
• Detail-oriented and persuasive
• Proven record of success in a goal-oriented, highly accountable, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable leading client-facing presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a natural communicator and influencer
• High attention to detail and an ability to analyse data and identify insights to drive business performance
• Proactive and collaborative attitude
• Growth mindset and passion to drive client's business forward
• Knows how to collaborate with team members in a remote environment and across various time zones
• Knowledge of digital Brazillian Market / Portugese language fluency preferred however Spanish will be considered
• Experience in Performance Marketing (particularly Affiliate Marketing) industry preferred
• Work from home and corporate office experience, a plus