Senior Publisher Development Manager I

About Connexity Connexity, a Taboola company, is a data‑driven retail performance marketing and commerce platform that helps online retailers acquire new customers and drive incremental sales at a cost that meets their ROI objectives. It connects merchants such as Walmart, Wayfair, and Macy’s with high‑intent shoppers across a vast and complex network of publishers, creators, search and marketplace channels. In 2021, Connexity joined forces with Taboola, acquiring ShopYourLikes and Skimlinks, and now generates $5B in GMV/retail sales per year. Key Responsibilities Manage, retain, and accelerate growth of accounts through highly proactive client engagement and evaluation of publishers’ long‑term strategic objectives. Upsell publishers on Skimlinks/Connexity growth tools within the portfolio to increase revenue. Develop strategic plans for the client portfolio to drive revenue growth, deliver on KPIs, and achieve operational excellence. Become a key strategic partner to top‑tier publishers. Identify and create new value opportunities with top‑tier publishers. Align current or potential product offerings with the goals and themes of top‑tier publishers. Closely monitor and evaluate campaign performance; work with the analytics team on strategy and optimizations. Resolve account issues proactively and expediently; collaborate across departments for issue resolution when needed. Provide marketplace feedback and competitive intelligence to internal groups to improve and enhance product offerings. Attend tradeshows/conferences to evangelize the value proposition to new and existing clients. Utilize internal and Salesforce dashboards to understand progress against targets and how to reach them. Present quarterly business reviews for top publishers. Regularly analyze data on publisher performance, benchmark against competitors, and suggest growth strategies. Compile and analyze publisher reports regarding activities with specific merchants. Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure seamless implementation of Skimlinks technology. Qualifications 5+ years of account management and new‑business acquisition experience in a structured sales environment. Solid understanding of the advertising, affiliate, paid search, online publishing, or media industry. Understanding of CPC and CPA cost models and KPIs associated with the publisher ecosystem (e.g., revenue per redirect, revenue per session, conversion, cost of sale). Demonstrated success in negotiating, relationship building, and account management. Strong analytical, quantitative, and technical aptitude with great attention to detail. Driven to help publishers find growth opportunities. Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills. Self‑motivated, driven, flexible, and adaptable with a proven track record of exceeding goals. Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. BA/BS degree. Benefits OTE of $115,000 – $130,000, with potential bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and rich benefits. Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision). Retirement Plan (401k Matching). Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD. Paid Leave (Maternity, Paternity & Medical). Learning & Development Program (educational tool). Flexible work schedules. Free Food & Snacks. Wellness Resources. Equity. We are committed to a culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion; we encourage individuality and provide equal opportunities across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Compensation includes a range of perks such as bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and a comprehensive benefits package. This position is hybrid, 2 days per week in our Santa Monica office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Martech Record, LLC