Madrivo ยท 4 months ago
Executive Director of Affiliate Partnerships
Madrivo is a performance marketing company seeking an Executive Director of Affiliate Partnerships to lead client strategy and team performance. This role focuses on organizational development, consultative leadership, and systems innovation to drive growth and exceed ambitious targets through strategic guidance and talent development.
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Responsibilities
Lead a cross-functional team of 10+ high-performers responsible for driving publisher development and growth
Serve as the strategic advisor and performance coach for the affiliate team
Design and implement scalable leadership frameworks that maintain Madrivo's entrepreneurial agility while supporting sustainable growth
Facilitate data-driven decision making across departments through in-depth understanding of the performance and key metrics across the affiliate partner channel
Create center of excellence for strategic problem-solving that can be applied to client challenges, operational inefficiencies, and growth opportunities
Lead organizational change management initiatives that maintain team engagement while driving ambitious transformation goals
Foster consultative leadership culture where team members feel empowered to contribute strategic insights and take calculated risks
Partner with executive team to align individual performance goals with organizational strategic objectives
Drive company-wide initiatives around innovation, client excellence, and competitive differentiation through team leadership rather than top-down directives
Lead strategic client relationship management through team development and partnering with team members to drive growth within key partnerships as needed
Create client success frameworks that leverage each team member's unique strengths and development areas
Establish consultative client engagement models where team members serve as strategic advisors and business development professionals
Design client escalation and opportunity identification processes that demonstrate organizational depth and capability
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive leadership experience with demonstrated ability to drive performance through coaching, strategic guidance, and talent development
Track record of building high-performing teams that consistently exceed targets through skill development rather than pressure tactics
Extensive experience in affiliate and performance marketing, with a proven track record of leading teams to manage and expand a diverse portfolio of affiliate partners
Natural coach and mentor who develops others through direct collaboration rather than classroom training
Experience working alongside team members on live client calls, complex negotiations, and strategic problem-solving while simultaneously coaching and developing their capabilities
Proven track record of personally closing enterprise deals, managing complex negotiations, and navigating challenging client situations
Must be comfortable being the executive voice in the room while developing others' executive presence
Deep understanding of performance marketing, client services, or related industries with ability to translate business strategy into actionable team development initiatives and operational improvements
Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives that require team buy-in, skill development, and cultural evolution while maintaining operational excellence