Overview We are looking for a

Senior Account Strategist

with proven experience in affiliate and partnership marketing. You'll own a portfolio of established and emerging brands, driving strategy, optimisation, and long-term growth. This role is about strategy and ownership — developing growth plans, negotiating with publishers, analysing data, and delivering insights that elevate client performance. You'll act as a trusted advisor to brands, guiding them on affiliate best practices while ensuring Partnerize delivers measurable impact. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week in our London office.

The partnership channel offers scale and automation on a pay-for-performance model that delivers the operating leverage necessary for brand survival. Partnerize empowers marketers with technology built to discover, engage, and convert audiences, at scale, all while maintaining brand safety and control.

What you will do

Manage a portfolio of brands, owning affiliate strategy, KPIs, and revenue growth.

Develop and execute actionable growth plans, identifying new opportunities across partner types (e.g. cashback, content, influencer, CLO).

Lead client calls and QBRs, proactively sharing performance insights, forecasts, and recommendations.

Optimise campaigns using platform and performance data to drive ROI.

Partner with Publisher Development Managers on recruitment and optimisation to hit client objectives.

Forecast and manage budgets, reporting on program health and performance.

Build and maintain strong senior-level client relationships, acting as their main point of contact.

Mentor junior team members, sharing best practices and industry knowledge.

What you will achieve 1–6 months

Take ownership of your portfolio and establish strong client relationships.

Audit existing client strategies, identifying gaps and implementing improvements.

Become fluent with the Partnerize platform and confidently use it to manage client activity.

Build strong working relationships with publishers and internal teams.

6+ months

Drive measurable ecommerce revenue growth for your brands.

Lead contract renewals and manage budgets with confidence.

Shape processes and tactics that improve client outcomes across the business.

Act as a mentor and thought leader, supporting the wider team's development.

What you\'ll need to be successful

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience (7+ years online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate).

Proven affiliate experience — managing programs brand or agency side (not publisher-only).

Strong data skills — confident with performance analysis, forecasting, and campaign optimisation.

Track record of growing accounts and delivering strategic impact.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including senior-level engagement.

Organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable negotiating with partners and managing commercial terms.

Advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint, and G Suite.

UK Benefits & Perks

25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays

Enhanced Parental Leave: 6 months full pay for birth parent, 4 weeks non-birth parent at full pay after one year employment

5 extra 'Partnerize Parental Days' each year

Private Medical Insurance through Bupa

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Life Assurance

Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness Fridays program

Regular company events and activities

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing our outstanding team members, regardless of race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, gender identity, physical abilities, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to foster an environment where people can be their authentic selves, raise concerns and innovate, all without fear; where they are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organization's success. Every individual in our business is expected to live this commitment without exception.

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