Partnerships Manager |
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R25,900 – R33,300 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Partnerships Manager
Sourcing Location:North America, LATAM, or South Africa preferred, Global
Working Hours:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST).
Compensation:$1,400 – $1,800 USD per month
Incentives:Commission/bonus structures are collaborative and designed to reward high performance.
About the Role
We are seeking a Partnerships Manager to take full ownership of our advertising sales and brand partnerships. Our company is a news and education website dedicated to helping people understand quality in their purchases and own things they want to use forever. Since 2011, we have been a North Star for quality-minded consumers and a mainstay for brands like Levi’s, New Balance, and Grant Stone. We are now opening our search globally to find a world-class relationship builder who can thrive in a North American business environment.
This is a full-time position for a "self-driver" who can manage the entire sales lifecycle—from initial outbound outreach to closing campaigns and managing renewals. You will be the face of our company to our partners, acting as a consultant to help them reach our audience of quality-minded consumers.
Responsibilities
* End-to-End Sales Management:Handle inbound prospects and aggressively pursue outbound leads via cold outreach and social selling.
* Relationship Building:Nurture long-term partnerships with brands in the premium menswear and quality-goods space.
* Campaign Conversion:Educate prospects on the company’s unique value proposition and convert leads into signed advertising campaigns.
* Pipeline Ownership:Manage a consistent sales pipeline, aiming for a target of at least two meetings per week and consistent monthly closed deals.
* Renewals & Churn Management:Engage with existing and inactive clients to renew partnerships and minimize churn.
* Sales Enablement:Identify needs for new marketing materials (case studies, one-pagers) and coordinate their creation using tools like Canva or AI to better visualize our value proposition.
* Strategic Input:Participate in goal-setting using the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) framework.
Experience & Requirements
* Experience:Minimum 1–2 years of proven track record selling digital media or online advertising.
* Communication:Must be fluent in English with excellent verbal and written skills. You should be a natural relationship builder with a high level of empathy.
* Time Zone:Ability to maintain a 90% overlap with North American business hours (specifically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time).
* Tech Literacy:Proficient in Slack, Google Workspace, and CRM platforms (HubSpot, Apollo, or similar).
* Industry Aptitude:While deep knowledge of menswear isn’t required on day one, you must demonstrate the ability to learn a new niche quickly and switch between industry contexts seamlessly.
* Mindset: Outcome-focused, autonomous, and comfortable in a remote-first startup environment.
Success in the First 90 Days
* Month 1:Comprehensive training and "ride-alongs" to build your knowledge base and understanding of the company’s niche.
* Month 2-3:Transition to solo "driving," maintaining a steady stream of weekly meetings and securing at least one signed campaign within the first 90 days.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R25,900/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,400/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →