Proton

Role Description Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you will be responsible for the global growth of Proton VPN's affiliate program. You will manage a portfolio of strategic partners, identify new growth opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements, and develop initiatives that drive customer acquisition and revenue. This is a highly commercial role requiring a combination of relationship management, business development, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision making. The successful candidate will play a key role in scaling one of Proton's largest acquisition channels while helping establish Proton VPN as a preferred partner across the affiliate ecosystem. What you will do - Strategic Partner Management - Own and grow relationships with Proton VPN's most strategic affiliate partners globally. - Build joint business plans with key publishers and networks. - Conduct regular business reviews and identify opportunities for incremental growth. - Negotiate commercial agreements, placements, sponsorships, and promotional opportunities. - Establish partnerships across content commerce, influencers, strategic brand to brand, loyalty and reward, niche communities and more. - Business Development - Identify, recruit, and onboard new affiliate partners across priority markets. - Expand Proton VPN's presence across editorial, comparison, cashback, loyalty, student, content commerce, and emerging partner categories. - Build relationships with agencies, affiliate networks, technology partners, and industry stakeholders. - Represent Proton at industry events and conferences. - Commercial Growth - Deliver revenue, subscription, and profitability targets. - Develop quarterly and annual growth plans. - Analyse partner performance and optimise investments accordingly. - Identify opportunities to improve partner activation, engagement, and retention. - Data & Performance Analysis - Monitor affiliate performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. - Produce forecasts and performance reporting for senior leadership. - Evaluate commercial investments and partnership ROI. - Track competitor activity and market developments. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Creative, Analytics, and Regional teams. - Support campaign planning, launches, and seasonal promotions. - Work with internal stakeholders to improve landing page performance, conversion rates, and attribution. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, performance marketing, or business development. - Proven experience managing strategic affiliate partnerships. - Strong commercial negotiation skills. - Experience working with affiliate networks and tracking platforms. - Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities. - Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams. - Strong communication and relationship-building skills. - Experience working within a global business environment. Preferred Qualifications - Experience within SaaS, cybersecurity, technology, fintech, or subscription businesses. - Familiarity with platforms such as Impact, CJ, Partnerize, Tune, Awin, or similar. - Experience managing editorial publishers, cashback partners, comparison sites, loyalty platforms, and strategic content partners. - International partnership experience across North America, Europe, and APAC. - Experience owning commercial targets and delivering measurable growth against acquisition goals. Bonus Points - Experience working with privacy-focused, cybersecurity, SaaS, or subscription-based businesses. - Passion for online privacy, digital rights, cybersecurity, and protecting user data. - Familiarity with the privacy and security ecosystem, including key publishers, influencers, communities, and industry trends. - Experience managing similar affiliate or partnership programs within categories such as VPN, secure email, password management, cloud storage, or broader privacy-focused technology products. Success in the First 12 Months - Grow Proton VPN's affiliate revenue and customer acquisition globally. - Strengthen relationships with strategic publishers and networks. - Launch new partnerships across key international markets. - Improve partner activation and program diversification. - Deliver measurable growth against affiliate channel targets. - Establish Proton VPN as a preferred advertiser across the affiliate ecosystem. - Develop a scalable growth roadmap for the VPN affiliate program. Benefits - Support on your vacation. - Parental leave. - Refreshment if working from the office. - Learning and development opportunities. - Equity for shared success. - Flexible working hours and remote work. - Company events and team building activities. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

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