Referral Partnerships Lead | $30-$50/hr Remote
Overview
At micro1, you'll take the lead in growing a referral ecosystem that drives company acquisition. This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role where you'll recruit, onboard, and energize a network of individuals and small lead-generation organizations. Your work directly fuels our growth by building a multi-layered referral channel that produces measurable business outcomes.
What You'll Do8
- 1Identify and recruit high-potential individuals and small lead-gen firms to join our referral partner program, setting them up for success with clear onboarding.
- 2Design and expand a multi-tier referral network that opens new channels for generating company leads.
- 3Develop targeted outbound outreach strategies to attract and qualify partners who can deliver consistent results.
- 4Educate partners on referral processes, incentive structures, and best practices so they can maximize their contributions.
- 5Build and maintain strong relationships through ongoing communication, activation campaigns, and engagement initiatives.
- 6Set up custom referral fee structures when needed to align incentives with partner performance.
- 7Create playbooks, training materials, and resources that enable partners to grow their own sub-networks effectively.
- 8Track key metrics like partner activity, referral volume, activation rates, and network growth to identify opportunities for improvement.
Requirements8
- 1Proven background in partnerships, affiliate programs, referral marketing, community building, business development, or other network-driven growth roles.
- 2Demonstrated ability to recruit, activate, and manage external partners, with a track record of moving them from sign-up to active contribution.
- 3Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you build trust quickly and can clearly convey the value of the program.
- 4Experience working within performance-based or incentive-driven partner ecosystems (e.g., affiliate networks, ambassador programs).
- 5Comfortable with outbound partner acquisition — you're not afraid to pick up the phone or send a cold email.
- 6Highly organized and operationally disciplined, with excellent follow-through on partner touchpoints and program tasks.
- 7Data-driven mindset: you know how to measure performance, spot trends, and optimize programs based on numbers.
- 8Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where you set your own priorities.
Who Should Apply
This role is perfect for someone who loves building relationships and scaling networks from the ground up. You're a natural connector who enjoys recruiting, mentoring, and activating partners — not just managing existing relationships. You have a scrappy, entrepreneurial spirit and are comfortable with outbound outreach and data-driven experimentation. If you've previously built referral, affiliate, or ambassador programs that directly contributed to company growth, you'll fit right in.
Salary Insight
The role offers $30–$50 per hour (remote, full-time), with total compensation dependent on experience.
Required Skills
Application Tip
When applying, include a one-page summary of a referral or affiliate partner program you've built or scaled — mention the number of partners recruited, activation rate, and the revenue or lead volume they generated. Concrete numbers speak louder than generic descriptions.
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