Senior Operations Manager/ eCommerce Partnerships

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Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational lead on key retail and network partnerships, owning the execution and optimization of high-revenue campaigns and initiatives.
• Partner closely with Partnerships and Revenue Optimization teams to develop and execute strategies that increase affiliate revenue, drive incremental growth, and improve campaign performance.
• Lead strategic, cross-functional projects aimed at streamlining workflows, improving operational efficiency, and scaling monetization efforts.
• Identify and propose process improvements and automation opportunities to support continued team growth and partnership scalability.
• Provide strategic oversight and execution support for BrandSolutions campaigns, including campaign planning, launch, tracking, and optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams - Editorial, Branded Content, Audience Development, Partnerships, and more to ensure successful and timely delivery of campaigns.
• Analyze affiliate and campaign data to surface trends, identify new opportunities, and present actionable insights to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Develop and manage reporting frameworks that support revenue forecasting, partner reviews, and upsell opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior team members as needed, fostering knowledge sharing and operational excellence across the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• 4–6 years of experience in affiliate operations, account management, digital media, partnerships, or eCommerce strategy, preferably within a publisher or media environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and campaigns that contribute meaningfully to revenue growth.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from data and turn them into clear, actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—comfortable working cross-functionally and externally with partners.
• Highly organized with a process-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with affiliate platforms (CJ, Impact, Rakuten, ShareASale, Awin, etc.).
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with Looker, Salesforce, or other BI/CRM tools a plus.
• Familiarity with Monday.com or other project management tools.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can drive work forward with minimal oversight.

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