Rise, a Quad Agency is hiring: Manager, Investment, Affiliate and Influencer in

Overview

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer Risers the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that fosters learning and development, provides an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths, a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and execution to meet budget, target revenue, and customer acquisition goals


• Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to clients on calls, emails, and in-person meetings


• Build deep, leadership-level relationships with partners, hold partners accountable for performance, and drive mutually beneficial value between the client, the partner, and Rise


• Develop and negotiate CPA media buys with favorable terms


• Act as initial point of escalation for all Affiliate-related projects across the Rise portfolio


• Proactively consult with Account teams on opportunities for clients to operate within the Partnerships space; identify upsell opportunities on Rise’s current book of business, and help Account teams build and deliver pitches accordingly


• Create compelling and insightful client presentations


• Manage a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team onboarding, training, performance, and retention


• Lead the learning and development process for the Affiliate team; mentor and train on Affiliate best practices with regards to publisher recruitment, relationship management, content creation, and channel growth


• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business)


• Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Experience

• 5+ years experience with Impact, CJ Affiliate, Captiv8, Impact Creator or similar platforms


• Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Google Suite


• Experience with Microsoft Office suite; foundational / practical experience with Excel a plus


• Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives


• Ability to work cross-functionally with Account, Analytics, Technology, and Finance teams to accomplish client objectives


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and provide guidance to junior team members on prioritization


• Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; master of asking the right questions to translate answers into actionable insights


• Superior negotiating skills


• Demonstrated understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem; how marketing channels connect, and how to make sense of data to make strategic recommendations


• Experience with new business development and upsells

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical capabilities


• Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level


• Comfortable delivering presentations to small and large groups


• High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions


• Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately to align media execution with client needs


• Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects

Job Details

• Location: Chicago, IL (in-office four days a week)


• Seniority level: Associate


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Finance and Sales


• Industries: Advertising Services

Compensation: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $78,000 - $100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.

Rise and Quad are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging—a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.