Job Description
Proton, a company dedicated to providing free and open-source technology to ensure online privacy, security, and freedom, is seeking a Partnerships Marketing Manager. This role involves scaling Proton's affiliate and partner programs across Proton Mail, Proton Pass, Proton Drive, and Proton VPN. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in affiliate marketing and strong commercial instincts.
What this role involves:
- Owning and growing high-impact affiliate relationships with top-tier content publishers, blogs, and affiliate networks.
- Driving performance through CRO, creative testing, and funnel optimization.
- Identifying, recruiting, and negotiating new partnerships in competitive verticals.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with product, PR, and brand teams.
Requirements:
- 2–5+ years’ experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, or digital business development.
- Experience working in competitive verticals (e.g., cybersecurity, SaaS, finance, ecommerce).
- Commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills.
- Confidence working with performance data (Google Analytics, Ahrefs, internal dashboards).
- Knowledge of performance channels such as SEO, content marketing, paid media, and PR.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- CRO/UX experience and a keen eye for conversion drivers.
- Familiarity with affiliate networks (e.g., CJ, PartnerStack, Impact).
- Existing network of relevant affiliates or media partners.
- Experience working with tools like SEMrush, Similarweb, Looker, or Tableau.
What Proton offers:
- Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, with hybrid work possibility.
- Technology: Provision of all necessary devices and software.
- Food: Lunch and snacks provided daily at the offices.
- Transport: Support with transport costs.
- Stock Options: Opportunity to be an owner of the company.
- Flexible Working: Ability to define your own working hours.
- Learning and Development: Various learning opportunities.
- Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings options, vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.