Business Development Manager - Affiliate Partnerships

Workplace type : Remote — open to candidates worldwide (non-US focus)About CustomGPT.aiCustomGPT.ai was recently named one of the " Top 7 Emerging Leaders in AI " placing us alongside OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, Cohere, and Meta. Our no-code AI platform brings custom AI to mid-market and SME Enterprises allowing them to gain value from Generative AI using their own data – delivering clear results and rave customer reviews.We’re profitable, bootstrapped, and forging our own path without the constraints of traditional VC funding. This is a rare chance to join the AI industry where you can shape strategy and drive revenue.Our affiliate program motion is already driving a meaningful pipeline, and we need a quota-carrying, entrepreneurial superaffiliate recruiter to double down on the momentum we have built.The roleYou’ll own the sourcing, pitching, and onboarding ofsuperaffiliates(top publishers, creators, media buyers, performance agencies) who can move significant monthly revenue. This is a quota-carrying BD role sitting inside our Affiliate Program team.What you’ll doBuild a predictable superaffiliate pipeline : identify, research, and outreach to Tier-1 partners; run a crisp outbound cadence and keep a 3–4× coverage in pipe.Pitch & negotiate custom deals : exclusives, higher tiers, first-look launches, co-marketing, and private offers (CPS / CPA / CPL as appropriate).Own activation → revenue : streamline onboarding (tracking, creatives, landers), accelerate time-to-first-sale, and optimize LTV with data-backed guidance.Expand geographies & verticals : prioritize B2B SaaS / AI, helpdesk / support, knowledge management, and agency channels.Operate like a pro : keep everything clean in CRM, instrument UTMs, use FirstPromoter daily, and report weekly on pipe, activation, and revenue.Be the relationship “fixer” : unblock creatives / feeds, flag compliance issues early, and retain top partners with fast answers and fresh offers.What success looks like (first 90 days)40–60 first meetings booked, 10–15 onboarded, 3–5 producing revenue.Playbook shipped : target lists, outreach copy, objection handling, deal templates, and a monthly offer calendar.Clear view of what moves the needle.Requirements3–6+ years in affiliate partnerships / publisher development or performance BD, with provable wins recruiting top-tier affiliates.Deep fluency with CPS / CPA / CPL economics, cohort analysis, and A / B testing of landers / creatives.Hands-on with FirstPromoter (or similar : Impact, PartnerStack, CJ, ShareASale) and a modern CRM (HubSpot or equivalent).Strong outbound motion : list building, multichannel outreach, sequencing, and closing.Excellent English; additional languages are a plus.Comfortable with US Eastern overlap (4-6 hours).Compensation & benefitsBase : $1,5000 to $2,500 per month depending on experience and fit.Performance bonus / commission : tied to sourced & activated partner revenue; uncapped upside.Remote-first, fast-moving team, direct access to leadership, and a chance to build a flagship growth channel from the ground up.Why join usBig impact, fast feedback loop : your partners drive visible revenue; wins are immediate and meaningful.Product people want : enterprise-grade, privacy-focused AI with clear ROI for support / sales / marketing teams - easy to champion with affiliates.Founder-led culture : tight loops, low bureaucracy, and room to own the superaffiliate playbook.How to applyApply on LinkedIn. To stand out, email and include : 2–3 examples of superaffiliates you recruited (industries, deal type, time-to-first-revenue).Your best outreach email or DM (redacted is fine).One idea for a private offer you’d pitch to a top publisher.