Who we are
Athos Commerce enables ecommerce and digital marketing teams greater control over how their products are found, merchandised, and sold - on-site and across all digital marketing channels. Our tools span AI-powered search, personalized recommendations, smart merchandising, optimised product data syndication, A/B Testing and marketplace/social commerce performance.
We help brands grow with sharper visibility, higher conversion, and less friction. Backed by PSG Equity and supported by a global team across North America, Europe and APAC, we are building practical, powerful tools for the next era of commerce. Athos Commerce unites shopper intent and product visibility across every touchpoint.
The Role
As Partner Manager you will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for partnerships across the US that is aligned with Athos Commerce's global strategy. One that delivers measurable value to our partners and their customers across a wide range of retail verticals. You are the bridge between US partners and our global teams.
This role reports to the Chief Growth Officer. Strong leadership and networking is essential to our go-to-market strategy: you'll help drive growth for Athos Commerce's product portfolio and expand our presence within a robust ecosystem of ecommerce and performance marketing agencies, system integrators, platforms, and technology vendors.
How You will Succeed
- Own and execute the US partnerships plan, aligning regional priorities and partner investment with global go-to-market growth strategy.
- Recruit new agency, system integrator, platform and technology partners against Athos Commerce’s global partner criteria.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of US partners, driving measurable pipeline and revenue against monthly and quarterly targets.
- Generate qualified opportunities through account mapping, joint GTM and co-marketing initiatives, and regional events.
- Deliver ongoing product and technical training so partners can confidently position and implement Athos Commerce.
- Run regular business reviews, tracking partner performance, growth potential and churn risk, and report insights to internal stakeholders.
- Act as the primary partner contact, working closely with Sales, Customer Success, Marketing and Product, and representing Athos Commerce at industry events.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years in partner management in digital commerce, working with ecommerce or performance marketing agencies, platforms or technology vendors.
- An established network across mid-market to mid-enterprise ecommerce agencies in the United States, and a known name in the ecommerce, SaaS or retail technology space.
- A proven record of hitting revenue and quota targets, and of building and scaling a regional partner ecosystem while contributing to global strategy.
- Strong commercial sense, including a clear understanding of how agencies operate and make money, and the ability to build data-driven partnership strategies.
- A consultative approach: you listen well, ask the right questions and tailor solutions to each partner’s needs.
- Confident presenting and training, to deliver engaging product demos and enablement sessions both in person and virtually.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship skills, working closely with Sales, Marketing and Product.
- Highly organised, proactive and adaptable, able to manage many partners at once in a fast-moving market.
- An understanding of product discovery and AI tools, and of how consumer shopping behaviour is changing.
- Experience with data feeds and product catalogs.
- A degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce or a related field, or equivalent ecommerce experience.
Benefits
- Open PTO
- Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
- Company-paid Life and AD&D coverage
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible work environment. Work from one of our offices, hybrid, or remote.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of partner management experience in digital commerce
- Experience working with ecommerce or performance marketing agencies, platforms, or technology vendors
- Established network across mid-market to mid-enterprise ecommerce agencies in the United States
- Recognized presence in the ecommerce, SaaS, or retail technology space
- Proven record of achieving revenue and quota targets
- Experience building and scaling a regional partner ecosystem
- Ability to contribute to global partnership strategy
- Strong commercial understanding of agency operations and business models
- Ability to develop data-driven partnership strategies
- Consultative approach to partner relationships
- Confident presentation and training skills for product demonstrations and enablement sessions
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable
- Understanding of product discovery and AI tools
- Understanding of changing consumer shopping behavior
- Experience with data feeds and product catalogs
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field, or equivalent ecommerce experience
What We Do
Athos Commerce powers peak performance — wherever commerce happens. We unify AI-driven product discovery, search merchandising, personalization, and product intelligence into one precision platform. Athos helps brands sharpen visibility, refine operations, and turn every shopper interaction into growth — across websites, marketplaces, and social commerce. Thousands of brands rely on Athos to move faster, connect smarter, and grow with confidence.
