What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partnerships Marketing Manager position at Native Shoes?
Partnerships Marketing Manager
Permanent Full-Time
Disclaimer: We have two job postings up for this role as we are flexible at what level we hire this position.
Vancouver, BC
Work Location: Native Shoes is a hybrid organization based in Vancouver, BC. Employees located in the Greater Vancouver Area are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week, with some flexibility when situations arise.
Why Native Shoes?
We’re here for curious explorers who embrace the present while caring for our shared future. At Native Shoes, we design footwear to stand the test of time and be gentle on the planet—so that everyone can live lightly.
Our team brings our values to life every day through:
- Team: We all contribute to an environment of inclusion and connectedness. Individually, we are great, and together, we are unstoppable.
- Ownership: We act like owners, recognizing our agency to bring the change we want to see at work and in life.
- Curiosity: We ask more “what ifs” and choose to be courageous in the pursuit of greatness.
- Belief: We believe in the possibility of greatness, in our team and ourselves.
At Native Shoes, we bring these values to life in everything we do. Our fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment is built for big ideas and fresh thinking—where honesty and challenges are encouraged in a supportive space.
Who is Native Shoes looking for?
We are looking for a dynamic Partnerships Marketing Manager to build and lead our affiliate and influencer programs from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a high-impact strategy, cultivate key relationships, and drive measurable business growth while expanding our brand’s reach to new audiences. If you're passionate about forging powerful partnerships, crafting innovative campaigns, and making a real impact, this role offers the perfect blend of strategy, creativity, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the affiliate marketing strategy to drive revenue and customer acquisition.
- Identify, recruit, and manage new affiliate partners, ensuring a strong pipeline of high-quality traffic sources.
- Analyze and report on key performance metrics (KPIs) to continuously improve ROI.
- Audit and amplify affiliate networks/platforms (e.g., Impact, Rakuten, CJ, ShareASale, LTK, Shopmy, Lobby).
- Create and manage influencer marketing campaigns, from recruitment to performance tracking.
- Develop long-term partnerships with micro and macro influencers aligned with our brand values.
- Negotiate contracts, commission structures, and deliverables with influencers.
- Lead negotiations, partnership structuring, and execution of joint marketing initiatives.
- Liase with PR firm and social media manager to drive outcomes.
Preferred Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in digital marketing, growth, affiliate, or partnership marketing (DTC, eCommerce, or SaaS experience preferred); ideally with a fashion or lifestyle brand.
- Proven track record in affiliate program management with hands-on experience in affiliate networks.
- Strong understanding of influencer marketing trends and experience building long-term influencer relationships.
- Ability to identify and execute strategic brand partnerships that drive measurable business impact.
- Data-driven mindset—comfortable analyzing performance metrics and optimizing for results.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Perks You’ll Love
- The Chance to Create – Bring your ideas to life and make an impact every day!
- Get Paid Well & Stay Covered – Competitive salary, health benefits, and life insurance to keep you feeling secure.
- Plenty of Time to Recharge – Generous vacation days, plus extra time off for volunteer work and self-care.
- Invest in Yourself – Annual wellness and professional development allowance to keep you growing.
- Wellness Days, Just Because – Company-wide days off sprinkled throughout the year for some much-needed R&R.
- Shoes, Shoes, Shoes! – A generous shoe allowance and sweet discounts for you and your favorite people.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
