Commercial Partnerships Manager
21 MAY 2026
Commercial Partnerships Manager The Commercial Partnerships Manager supports the operational execution of advertiser and operator partnerships across Catena Media’s portfolio. The role focuses on accurate implementation of commercial initiatives, partner coordination, and maintaining operational integrity across accounts. The Manager works directly with the Director and Head of Commercial Partnerships and collaborates with Leads to ensure consistent delivery across the Commercial Partnerships team. The position contributes to revenue outcomes through execution quality rather than direct ownership of portfolio performance and serves as the operational backbone of the function.
YOUR CHALLENGE:
Partner Operations & Communication – act as an operational point of contact for assigned partners, managing day-to-day requests, follow-ups, and coordination to ensure responsiveness and continuity.
Commercial Implementation - execute onboarding actions, campaigns, placements, promotions, and launches according to agreed commercial terms and established playbooks.
Internal Coordination - coordinate with Content, Product, SEO, Finance, and Marketing teams to ensure initiatives are implemented accurately and on schedule.
Performance Tracking & Reporting Support - maintain trackers and monitor performance indicators, surfacing anomalies or risks, and proposing next steps to the Director, Head, or relevant Lead in a timely manner.
Commercial Documentation & CRM Hygiene - maintain accurate partner records, agreements, and updates in CRM and internal systems to support reliable reporting and continuity.
Risk & Payment Follow-Up Support - support payment follow-ups, verify implementation accuracy, and escalate discrepancies promptly to protect payment timelines and reporting accuracy.
Coverage Continuity - provide operational coverage across partner accounts when required to ensure uninterrupted partner support across the Commercial Partnerships team.
TO DO IT, YOU WILL NEED:
Deliver reliable and accurate execution of commercial initiatives.
Follow established commercial frameworks and escalation paths.
Prioritize accuracy and commercial intent over speed of completion.
Escalate uncertainty rather than independently interpreting commercial agreements.
Build understanding of partner economics and affiliate business models. Develop toward increased commercial ownership over time.
Operate across all verticals rather than specializing in one category.
1–3 years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, account coordination, or online marketplace environments.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
Comfort working with spreadsheets and performance data.
Interest in developing commercial partnership management skills.