Publisher Development Manager (m/w/d)

About us

Skimlinks , a Connexity company, is the world\’s leading Content-to-Commerce platform that helps publishers monetize their commercial content and assists merchants and brands in finding people interested in buying their products.

Skimlinks aids publishers in generating additional revenue through automated affiliate marketing. By consolidating 24,000 partner programs from over 55 affiliate networks, 4.5 million websites can earn commissions and better understand the purchasing behavior of their visitors. Clients include Conde Nast, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Buzzfeed, and Refinery29. Our goal is to help publishers be appropriately rewarded for the role their content plays in creating purchasing intent and to create a much-needed funding model for the internet.

Connexity was acquired by Taboola in 2021 to create the first Open-Web source for publishers that connects editorial content with product recommendations, allowing readers to easily purchase products related to the stories they read.

Tasks

About the role

As our publisher network continues to expand, we are seeking a consultative and relationship-focused Publisher Development Manager to cultivate strategic partnerships. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to prospective and existing publishers, taking the time to understand their unique business goals and challenges. Your expertise will be key to guiding them toward solutions that create tangible value and drive their long-term success. You\’ll be responsible for building a strong pipeline and forging lasting relationships with key decision-makers at some of the largest publishers in the EU. Our ideal candidate is a natural connector; professional, strategic, and genuinely invested in fostering mutual growth. We are looking for someone who brings energy, with an air of entrepreneurial spirit. You are hungry to mark this next step in your career, and own your success.

Responsibilities

• Building lasting relationships with our publishers in EMEA (primarily Germany and France)

• Acquiring new customers in EMEA (primarily Germany and France)

• Optimising account performance and opportunities to achieve the strategic goals of our publishers

• Creating and analysing reports to monitor progress and present strategic recommendations

• Reviewing existing relationships and contributing to optimisation strategies

• Pitching and onboarding new potential publishers

• Setting up, monitoring, and logging customer account progress through internal systems and Excel reports

• Participating in conferences and industry events as well as client meetings

Profile

• Successfully completed commercial training or a comparable qualification

• Experience in business development and/or account management, preferably with a large publisher or another technology platform for online advertising

• Good knowledge of various online marketing channels

• Familiarity with working with technologies and cross-functional teams

• Fluent in German and English

Desired Experience:

• 3+ years relevant work experience in marketing, digital advertising, ad-tech, software or consulting

• Experience executing go-to-market strategies

• Experience contributing at both strategic and operational levels

• Analytics, data-driven decision making experience

• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus

• Fluency in French is also desirable but not essential

We offer

Recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work,” our vibrant culture thrives on self-motivated individuals, collaborative team members, and innovative thinkers. With our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, USA, we extend our business services across the US, UK, EMEA, and APAC. We proudly offer exceptional benefits such as flexible time off, paid holidays, competitive compensation, equity shares, team-building events, and much more.

• A mid-sized, innovation-driven culture with room to grow and shape your impact

• International collaboration with colleagues across EMEA and the US

• Flat hierarchies, quick decision-making, and real ownership

• A chance to work on products used by millions of users around the world

• A welcoming family-oriented atmosphere

• Flexible working hours alongside a hybrid model to promote a healthy work-life balance

• Modern, ergonomic office environment

• Office well connected by ICE, IC, RE, and S-Bahn lines

• Learn more about us and our benefits on Kununu

This role is based in Karlsruhe, Germany, and follows a hybrid model with 3 days in the office.

Contact

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