Senior Manager - Partner Referral

March 19

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

Although this job is listed in Virginia, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $115k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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2U is a leading provider of online education through its global learning platform, edX, which connects learners with high-quality, career-relevant education in collaboration with top universities and industry experts. Founded by Harvard and MIT in 2012, edX offers a wide range of affordable online programs across various fields, enabling millions of learners worldwide to acquire new skills and advance their careers. 2U aims to enhance access to education and create innovative online programs that meet the evolving needs of learners and professionals.

higher education • online education • education technology

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2008

📚 Education

🛍️ eCommerce

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. • The Sr Manager of Partner Referral is a strategic leader responsible for managing a high-impact marketing channel that supports hundreds of partners and domain strategies, driving over $40M+ in annual revenue. • This role owns the full partner referral channel, delivering on revenue targets through innovative strategies, strong relationship management, and performance optimization. • Partner referral is a critical business channel where our network of partners generates traffic and leads to our products. • The Sr Manager will collaborate closely with partners to maximize their contribution to the business while ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. • This role requires strategic vision, tactical execution, and the ability to communicate performance and recommendations effectively.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field. • 8+ years of experience in partnership marketing, digital marketing, or channel management (5+ years with demonstrated leadership experience). • Demonstrated success in managing a large-scale channel or partner program, with direct accountability for delivering on revenue targets. • Proven ability to build and manage strong, collaborative relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders. • Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with experience using Google Analytics and other performance measurement tools. • Exceptional strategic thinking and execution capabilities, with a focus on delivering measurable business results. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Experience influencing resource allocation and managing budgets to achieve strategic objectives. • Familiarity with affiliate marketing and co-marketing strategies (preferred). • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage a large partner network and multiple projects effectively.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match • Free snacks and drinks in-office • Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO • Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break