Head of Business Development

Head of Business Development Publisher & Affiliate Partnerships (Remote)1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Puffy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $100,000.00/yr $130,000.00/yr Position: Head of Business Development Publisher & Affiliate Partnerships Compensation: USD $100,000 $130,000 per annum + up to 30% Performance Bonus Total Annual Package: Up to USD $167,800 Location: Remote Role Overview Were one of the top 5 mattress brands in the U.S., and were looking for a partnership strategist who can build revenue engines, not just manage relationships. This role will drive significant revenue growth through premium editorial placements and strategic affiliate relationships that convert at scale. Youll establish and scale performancedriven partnerships with tier1 publishers, content sites, and affiliate networksturning editorial relationships into measurable revenue while maintaining our 3:1 ROAS constraint. What Is In It For You This isnt just another business development role. This is your chance to become a true industry architect. 1. Build a Revenue Engine, Not Just Relationships Youll structure deals with Forbes, CNET, Sleep Foundation, and Wirecutter/NYT that generate millions in attributable revenue. Youll negotiate terms, optimize attribution models, and continuously refine campaigns based on EPC, ROAS, and conversion data. Most partnership managers maintain existing relationshipsyoull build a portfolio that compounds value quarter over quarter. 2. Partner with the 1%🏆 Top 5 Mattress Brand in U.S. 💡 Work with Forbes Council Member CEOs Gain firsthand exposure to strategic decisions and highvelocity execution that drives a global brand. 3. Embrace Radical Flexibility Remotefirst culture with genuine worklife integration. No commute. No cubicle. Just results. Design your workday around peak performance hours, not arbitrary office schedules. We measure output and impact, not time spent online. 4. Gain Competitive Advantage Through Speed While competitors spend months in approval cycles, youll test, iterate, and scale winning partnerships in weeks. Youll develop instincts for what converts before most teams finish their quarterly planning meetings. What Youll Need Core Requirements 5+ years of business development or partnership management experience in B2C/D2C ecommerce (any vertical consumer products, home goods, electronics, health & wellness, etc.) Proven track record recruiting and activating publisher partnerships with measurable revenue outcomes Experience with premium publishers Demonstrated success securing editorial placements or partnerships with tier1 publishers (Forbes, CNET, major review sites, or equivalent authority publications) Performance marketing mindset Deep understanding of performance metrics (EPC, ROAS, CPA), attribution models, and datadriven optimization Technical Capabilities Proficiency in affiliate tracking and partnership management platforms (Impact, Partnerize, or similar) Experience with competitive intelligence tools (BrandVerity, Similarweb, Ahrefs, or Visual Ping) Strong analytical skills with ability to build financial models and ROI projections Comfortable working with attribution frameworks and multitouch conversion analysis Exceptional negotiation skills with track record of structuring winwin partnership terms Strong relationship management across diverse partner types (editorial teams, affiliate managers, content creators) Ability to balance strategic, hightouch partnerships with scalable program growth Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Operational Excellence Entrepreneurial approach: selfstarter who thrives in fastpaced, highgrowth environments Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making datadriven decisions with incomplete information Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple partnership tracks simultaneously GoodtoHave Skills Background running or optimizing paid acquisition campaigns Startup or scaleup experience: comfortable with lean operations and rapid pivots International partnership experience: coordinating with global partners and tailoring programs to diverse markets Publisher/editorial background: understanding of content creation cycles, editorial calendars, and newsroom dynamics The Puffy DNA Were restless, perpetually hungry, and fastpaced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor regardless of their size. Be the Owner We dont hire employees; we welcome owners. Youre accountable for results, not activity. Execute with Urgency We thrive in highstakes environments by making thoughtful decisions quickly and acting decisively. Demand Excellence We solve the hard problems that others cant, pushing the boundaries of our craft. Be AIFirst Daily multiturn AI conversations challenge your assumptions. Go AllIn When the mission demands it, we rally as one team to cross the finish line. Monthly performance bonuses (up to 30%) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + U.S. Public holidays AIFirst organization with access to AInative tool stack Remote First: Work from the comfort of your home office International team collaboration (14+ nationalities) Other Benefits 401(k) with Company Match Free Puffy mattress after 6 months completion $1,000 Puffy/Halo Board store credit after 1 year completion Ready to Shape Your Story? Click Apply and take the first step. 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