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As a Publisher Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day interactions with a portfolio of publisher accounts at Impact. You will use strong problem solving and solution ...

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Publisher Development Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

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Publisher Development Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

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As a Publisher Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day interactions with a portfolio of publisher accounts at Impact. You will use strong problem solving and solution ...

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Publisher Development Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

As a Publisher Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day interactions with a portfolio of publisher accounts at Impact. You will use strong problem solving and solution ...

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... and determined Publisher Development Representatives to help increase our global operational ... Creating and executing an outreach strategy in collaboration with the PDR Managers and PDR team ...

... and determined Publisher Development Representatives to help increase our global operational ... Creating and executing an outreach strategy in collaboration with the PDR Managers and PDR team ...

Senior Manager, Publisher Development

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in business development, monetisation, or client management within AdTech, with a demonstrable track record of closing and growing new publisher partnerships * An understanding of the ...

Senior Manager, Publisher Development

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in business development, monetisation, or client management within AdTech, with a demonstrable track record of closing and growing new publisher partnerships * An understanding of the ...

Senior Manager, Publisher Development

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in business development, monetisation, or client management within AdTech, with a demonstrable track record of closing and growing new publisher partnerships * An understanding of the ...

Account Executive, Publisher Development

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$20K - $30K/mo

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Account Executive, Publisher Development, Remote (EST/CST preferred). Start date is mid-July for ... Build and manage an individual pipeline using CRM and sales engagement tools, maintaining active ...

Senior Publisher Development Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

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  • PTO

As a Senior Publisher Development Strategist, you will be the commercial engine responsible for ... Proactively seek and manage new projects in collaboration with Product, Marketplace, and Strategy ...

SVP, Global Publisher Development

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$297.50 - $350/hr

  • Medical

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Job Overview OpenX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President of Global Publisher Development to lead our publisher‑facing Business Development (sales) and Account Management teams.

Senior Publisher Development Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Publisher Development Strategist, you will be the commercial engine responsible for ... Proactively seek and manage new projects in collaboration with Product, Marketplace, and Strategy ...

SVP, Global Publisher Development

New York, NY · On-site

$297K - $350K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

OpenX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President of Global Publisher Development to lead our publisher-facing Business Development (sales) and Account Management teams. This high ...

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How much do publisher development manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for publisher development manager in the United States is $42.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.17 and $53.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a publisher development manager?

Publisher Development Managers are professionals responsible for building and maintaining relationships with publishers, often within the digital advertising or media industry. Their primary role involves identifying new publisher partners, negotiating deals, optimizing revenue opportunities, and ensuring that publishers’ needs are met. They act as a bridge between publishers and the company, helping both parties achieve their business objectives through collaboration and strategic planning. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, as well as a deep understanding of digital media trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a publisher development manager?

To thrive as a Publisher Development Manager, you need strong sales acumen, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of digital advertising, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with ad tech platforms, programmatic systems, and CRM tools like Salesforce is typically required. Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are vital for building profitable partnerships, optimizing revenue streams, and navigating the fast-evolving digital media landscape.

How does a publisher development manager typically collaborate with sales and product teams to achieve business objectives?

A Publisher Development Manager frequently works cross-functionally with sales and product teams to align publisher acquisition and retention strategies with broader company goals. They provide valuable market feedback to the product team, ensuring that platform features meet publishers’ needs, and collaborate with sales to identify high-potential partners and create compelling value propositions. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to balance publisher interests with organizational priorities, making teamwork and regular interdepartmental meetings a central part of the job.

What is the difference between Publisher Development Manager vs Publisher Account Executive?

AspectPublisher Development ManagerPublisher Account Executive
Primary FocusStrategic partnership development and publisher acquisitionManaging existing publisher accounts and optimizing revenue
ResponsibilitiesIdentifying new publishers, negotiating deals, expanding publisher networkMaintaining publisher relationships, troubleshooting, and performance reporting
Required SkillsBusiness development, negotiation, industry knowledgeAccount management, communication, data analysis
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, strategic planningClient-facing, operational

The Publisher Development Manager focuses on acquiring new publishers and building strategic partnerships, while the Publisher Account Executive manages existing publisher relationships to maximize revenue. Both roles require strong communication skills and industry knowledge but differ in their primary objectives and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Publisher Development Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,251 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Publisher Development Manager

Impact.com

Santa Barbara, CA • On-site, Remote

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 hours ago

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About impact.com
impact.com is the world's leading commerce partnership marketing platform, transforming the way businesses grow by enabling them to discover, manage, and scale partnerships across the entire customer journey. From affiliates and influencers to content publishers, brand ambassadors, and customer advocates, impact.com empowers brands to drive trusted, performance-based growth through authentic relationships. Its award-winning products - Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral) - unify every type of partner into one integrated platform. As consumers increasingly rely on recommendations from people and communities they trust, impact.com helps brands show up where it matters most. Today, over 5,000 global brands - including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L'Oréal, and Fanatics - rely on impact.com to power more than 350,000 partnerships that deliver measurable business results.

Your Role at impact.com:

As a Publisher Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day interactions with a portfolio of publisher accounts at Impact. You will use strong problem solving and solution driven thinking. You will drive a world-class partner experience that builds trust, retention and loyalty. Your role is pivotal to ensure publishers feel supported and empowered to grow their partnerships with our advertisers at Impact.

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for meeting publisher account growth targets to increase publisher revenue (commission payout)
  • Create development plans for the assigned book of business that builds trust, retention, and loyalty with publisher partners
  • Identify, propose and support new matchmaking efforts for publishers with Impact advertiser partners
  • Capable of Identifying and escalating publisher challenges early, succinctly and with a potential resolution
  • Analyze publisher data quarterly to ensure publishers are engaged and growing
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams at Impact including but not limited to: Customer Growth, Support/Customer Solutions, Onboarding, Technical Services and the Partnerships Lab team

What You Bring:

  • Strong communicator: communicate effectively with publishers, advertisers and internal team members
  • Influential: be persuasive and command respect, by being a leader and expert in your knowledge of our company and products
  • Data-driven: accurately measure the effectiveness of programs and efforts, use findings to improve processes
  • Prioritization: prioritize effectively based on activities that will receive higher return for all audiences
  • Visionary: be able to diagnose potential issues before they arise
  • Agile: be able to adapt quickly to changes and adopt new strategies
  • Self-Motivated, Attention to Detail, Passion for Learning, Team player

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year, plus an additional 25% Variable Commission Plan ($25,000-$30,000) and generous stock (RSU) award.

*This is the pay range the Company believes is equitable for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits and Perks:

At impact.com, we believe that when you're happy and fulfilled, you do your best work. That's why we've built a benefits package that supports your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Office-only catered lunch every Thursday, a healthy snack bar, and great coffee to keep you fueled
  • Flexible spending accounts and 401(k)
  • Flexible Working: Our Responsible PTO policy means you can take the time off you need to rest and recharge. We're committed to a positive work-life balance and provide a flexible environment that allows you to be happy and fulfilled in both your career and your personal life.
  • Health and Wellness: Your well-being is a priority. Our mental health and wellness benefit includes up to 12 fully covered therapy/coaching sessions per year, with additional dependent coverage. We also offer a monthly gym reimbursement policy to support your physical health.
  • A Stake in Our Growth: We offer Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of our total compensation, giving you a stake in the company's growth with a 3-year vesting schedule, pending Board approval.
  • Investing in Your Growth: We're committed to your continuous learning. Take advantage of our free Coursera subscription and our PXA courses.
  • Parental Support: We offer a generous parental leave policy, 26 weeks of fully paid leave for the primary caregiver and 13 weeks fully paid leave for the secondary caregiver.
  • Technology Financial Support: We provide a technology stipend to help you set up your home office and a monthly allowance to cover your internet expenses.

impact.com is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity or ancestry, color or caste, religion or belief, age, sex (including gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity), national origin, weight, neurodivergence, disability, marital and civil partnership status, caregiving status, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.

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