About Linkby
Linkby connects D2C brands and premium publishers and facilitates performance-based, cost-per-click quality content. Our solutions help make brands famous and allow publishers to better monetize the billions of moments of trust they create with their audiences. Founded in Australia, Linkby operates in Sydney, London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and more.
The Role
We're looking for a commercially minded Partnerships & Growth Manager to lead Linkby's expansion with Chinese D2C brands and agencies looking to scale internationally. You'll own the full cycle, from prospecting and pitching to onboarding and long-term account growth, positioning Linkby as a core growth channel for brands entering the US, UK, AU, FR, DE and NL.
Location: Based in Greater China, with a strong preference for Shenzhen and Shanghai. Candidates in Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Beijing will also be considered. Remote-first working environment.
What You'll Do
Identify, engage and onboard Chinese D2C brands and agencies looking to scale into international markets
Prospect, pitch and close new advertisers and agency partners onto the Linkby platform
Build and nurture a pipeline of high-potential advertisers and agencies, converting opportunities into long-term revenue
Take full ownership of client revenue, driving consistent QoQ growth in line with KPIs
Act as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor for your portfolio, helping clients navigate international markets and scale performance through premium editorial
Drive retention through strong campaign performance, repeat activity and long-term partnerships
Work with Linkby teammates across existing advertiser relationships to expand spend and drive adoption of new products
Partner with our local teams in each market, and with global account management and publisher teams, to put forward expert recommendations, maximize revenue and ensure seamless campaign execution
Develop a strong understanding of Western media landscapes, consumer behavior and publisher ecosystems to guide Chinese brands entering these markets
Skills
1 to 3+ years in business development, partnerships or sales within digital marketing, advertising, ecommerce or adtech
Experience working with Chinese brands or agencies, ideally with exposure to international market expansion
Proven ability to hit and exceed revenue targets
Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Mandarin
Ability to translate complex global media strategies into clear, compelling client conversations
Understanding of, and experience within, the affiliate industry (familiarity with performance-based models is beneficial)
CRM experience (HubSpot preferred)
Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar tools is a plus, along with an understanding of local outreach methodology
An existing network of Chinese brands and/or agencies is a strong advantage
A self-starter mindset, comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
What We Offer
Competitive base salary (based on experience and location)
Uncapped variable compensation tied to performance
Flexible, remote-first working environment
Home office support
Global career growth opportunities
Skills Required
- 1 to 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales within digital marketing, advertising, ecommerce, or adtech
- Experience working with Chinese brands or agencies
- Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets
- Excellent English and Mandarin communication and writing skills
- Ability to explain complex global media strategies clearly to clients
- Understanding of or experience in the affiliate industry and performance-based models
- CRM experience, preferably HubSpot
- Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar tools
- Understanding of local outreach methodology
- Existing network of Chinese brands or agencies
- Experience with international market expansion
What We Do
Linkby helps advertisers get more editorial coverage via cost-per-click press releases sent to the world's most premium publishing brands. Performance Based Publishing Linkby gets you featured with full articles on premium news & lifestyle publishers but you only pay for the clicks back to your website via CPC. Full Control on Publishers You control the publishers who can write up your content from the likes of Urban List, Pedestrian.tv, Broadsheet, Starts@60, Mamamia & TimeOut. Full Control Over Budget You set your maximum budget, your campaign timeframe and your chosen CPC. Then sit back and let your chosen publishers make your brand famous! ------------------------ Hear what our happy clients have to say about Linkby: "The CPC model means we are well rewarded for the traffic, awareness and sales we drive for partner brands" - Susannah George, Founder at Urban List "Linkby lets us land sales focused stories into trusted publishing sites while driving ROAS in line with our other advertising" - Alyce Tran, Founder & CEO at Tde. "Linkby has quickly become an integral part of our overall Marketing channel mix and allowed us to significantly scale up our brand and news coverage" - Liana Lorenzato, Head of Marketing at Modibodi "Using Linkby's platform to leverage the credibility and conversion power of publishers has enabled Up to materially improve ROI versus direct response advertising" - Rukmal De Silva, Partnerships at Up ------------------------ Pitch to and get featured across some of the world's most well known and trusted publishing brands in 24 to 72 hours.
