Merchant Account Manager – Maternity Cover

Connexity, Inc.

Merchant Account Manager responsible for managing and growing key merchant accounts at Skimlinks. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth and ensure client satisfaction in e-commerce.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evangelising how Merchants and cross functional Networks can all benefit from the Skimlinks and Connexity products and network
Develop and implement strategies to optimise high-quality Editorial Partners, Shopping tools, Cashback partners, and Influencers to Skimlinks Merchants
Present a full funnel approach to merchants, showcasing how Skimlinks solutions can support always-on activity across awareness, consideration and conversion stages to drive consistent, sustainable revenue growth
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, clicks, conversions, and program ROI for Merchants using various internal reporting tools
Using insights and data to compile a presentation and provide strategic recommendations to clients directly in the format of a Quarterly Business Review on how they can reach their goals
Working on proactive optimisation campaigns with the Publisher team to capitalize on key sales events
Cross selling new and upcoming traffic sources to merchants in order to help increase incremental level of clicks, sales and revenue
Working with the Operations team to analyse data and ensure our programs are technically optimised
Run benchmarking reports and showcase competitive analysis to merchants so that they know what it takes to remain in the top 10% of their own vertical
Negotiate and set up the most exclusive rates using various commercial models (flat fees and cost per click (CPC) for our partners
Attend industry conferences and networking events to build, nurture and develop both new and existing merchant relationships, representing Skimlinks as a trusted brand ambassador and spokesperson for our vision
Build rapport and establish key buyer personas within your merchant portfolio
Create strategic relationships by identifying growth opportunities, building a trusted working relationship and identifying organisation pain points
Successfully manage a portfolio of UK and potentially other EMEA regions merchant/advertiser portfolio
Nurture new clients within your assigned vertical to understand their business requirements and how Skimlinks can support their key goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product and Operations to contribute to key projects and ensure client success
Stay up-to-date on industry trends in affiliate marketing, BNPL, and influencer marketing, applying relevant knowledge to optimise client campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Account Management and/or Business Development experience
Experience with and/or strong knowledge of a variety of online marketing channels including performance, display, PPC, SEO
Understanding of CPC and CPA cost models and KPIs associated with Publisher ecosystem (revenue per redirect, revenue per session, conversion, cost of sale, etc.)
Experience and clear understanding of BNPL and influencer marketing platforms
Comfortable working with technologies and technical teams, particularly as it pertains to the commercial and high-level aspects of implementing technology solutions
Demonstrated success in negotiating, relationship building and account management
Strong analytic, quantitative and technical aptitude with great attention to detail
Drive and motivation to help advertisers find growth opportunities
Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
Objection handling and negotiation skills
Curious about learning and interested in keeping up with industry trends
Track record in networking and familiar with key players in the space
An A-player and works well as part of a large diverse team
Ability to set peers up for success
Outstanding organisational skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Self-motivated, driven, flexible and adaptable with a proven track record of exceeding goals
Salesforce/Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint
Be present at London office minimum three times per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare insurance & cash plans
Pension
Income Protection
Parental Leave Policies
Learning & Development Program
Wellness Resources
Lunch paid when attending the office
Various social events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentOnline MarketingPerformance MarketingDisplay AdvertisingPPCSEOCPCCPAData Analysis

Soft Skills

NegotiationRelationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsObjection HandlingCuriosityOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivation

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree