Manager, Brand Partnerships

Who We Are:

BrandCycle Inc. is a premium publisher network that represents more than 4,000 bloggers, content creators and social media influencers who use short-form content and strategic deals to convert today’s shoppers. Our proprietary technology delivers exclusive affiliate and paid

campaigns to publishers in a streamlined, easy-to-use way. BrandCycle is integrated with 600 of the top brand affiliate programs, including Kate Spade, Coach, Macy’s, Old Navy, Wayfair, Carter’s and Nordstrom. In December 2021, BrandCycle was acquired by StackCommerce, the leader in commerce content for publishers.

The Role:

BrandCycle is looking to hire a Manager of Brand Partnerships for a 100% remote position. This role works closely with the VP of Brand Partnerships to foster and grow retailer opportunities for our affiliate community. This individual will be a key point person in all brand-related business decisions. This is a great opportunity to get in with a fast-growing team at a pivotal time in the company’s growth.

What You'll Do:

• Brand Management: Actively manage large-scale affiliate brand relationships. Act as day-to-day point person as well as strategic lead on growing brands’ sales revenue with BrandCycle’s affiliate and influencer network.
• Brand Investments: Work with VP of Brand Partnerships to secure commission increases, paid placement fees and influencer campaigns from brands, aligned with company-wide and individual growth goals. Provide end-to-end management of secured investments.
• Brand Campaigns: Liaison with internal influencer and marketing teams to schedule and execute brand campaigns. Overseeing timing, message and quality of all brand merchandising. Merchandising channels include email, social media, on-site, network and mobile notifications.
• Brand Reporting: Work with data analyst to package and communicate campaign deliverables and results back to brands, securing recurring investments when appropriate.
• Platform Management: Update commission rates, brand descriptions, terms, offers and banners for existing brands within the BrandCycle network. Add new brands into the network and execute activation campaigns.
• Thought Leadership: Opportunities to engage in strategic planning, including rate changes, merchandising expansions, editorial calendar building and new revenue channel drivers.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in affiliate marketing
• Knowledge of affiliate networks and SaaS platforms (Impact, Commission Junction, ShareASale, Awin, Rakuten, Tune, etc.)
• Strong track record of building and cultivating relationships with affiliate brand managers. Has an existing rolodex of relationships, a big plus
• Is comfortable with new and emerging digital platforms and tools
• Highly proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven excellence in exceeding revenue goals
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Mailchimp, a plus
• Experience with sales, and/or business development experience, a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required

The ideal candidate is:

• A Proven Leader
  • Deadline driven and operates well under pressure
  • Highly analytical and enjoys the challenge of reaching and exceeding revenue goalsUnderstands KPIs and other key business metrics to measure success
  • Has the ability to continually identify new growth opportunities
• A Go-Getter
  • A naturally competitive person who is energetic and motivated by securing new opportunities.
  • Thrives on being able to create win/win scenarios for our brand and publisher communities.
  • An excellent communicator who can deal with new or difficult situations easily.
  • Has a proven track record of developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
  • A self-starter who can independently manage relationships end-to-end with very little oversight.
• Goals Driven
  • Deadline driven and operates well under pressure.
  • Highly analytical and enjoys the challenge of reaching and exceeding revenue goals.
  • Understands KPIs and other key business metrics to measure success.
  • Has the ability to continually identify new opportunities and connect with new brands.
• A Fast-Learner
  • Interested in the digital marketing space e-commerce space and up-to-speed on the latest trends.
  • Comfortable with and thrives using new and emerging technology and media channels.

What to Expect:

• Intro Call: You’ll hop on a quick call with the hiring manager so we can get to know you better — and you can learn a little more about the role.
• Homework Assignment: We will send over a quick writing exercise that challenges you to solve a problem and come up with creative solutions. Get a feel for what you’ll be doing on a daily basis!
• Remote-Team Interview: You’ll be meeting with 2-3 team members on a video call. This is your chance to ask questions and see who this role interacts with on a daily basis.
• Final Video Call: This is a great opportunity to get to know our COO or CEO over video.
• Offer: We send over an offer and you (hopefully) accept! Welcome to Stack!

Benefits + Perks:

As a company, we have a lot to offer for the right candidate:

• Competitive Compensation Package: Equity, 401(k) & Health Insurance
• Dream Setup: MacBook + 27” Thunderbolt display with any bells and whistles you need or traditional PC Thinkpad set up, whatever you prefer to crush it in your role
• Super Flex Time: Run errands as needed, just get your stuff done
• Unlimited Vacation: Take time to unwind
• Learning Budget: Dollars towards eLearning courses, eBooks, and more
• WFH Office: Home office stipend and internet dollars to set you up for success
• Events: Weekly happy hours, company trips, team bonding budgets, quarterly company “Hack Days”, monthly birthday celebrations, and team culture events (even while remote!)
• Experience at a top-tier start-up, large consumer Internet/eCommerce company in a similar role or experience agency side with vertical expertise

Stack Highlights:

By the numbers...

• We’ve paid our publisher and merchant partners $150+ million and counting!
• We’ve been a profitable business from day 1.
• We work with 1k+ media publishers including Mashable, TMZ, CNN, NY Post, & others.
• We’ve been a ‘BuiltinLA Best Place to Work in LA’ for 2 years straight.
• We’re currently a fully-remote team with 110 teammates. Are you next?

StackCommerce values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of color, LGBTQIA+, GNC, and NB individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

StackCommerce is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.