Account Manager – Partners & Affiliates

Account Manager – Partners & Affiliates Build the network behind the future of the TCG hobby.

Backed by some of the biggest names in the business, Ace Grading is on a mission to become the No 1 grading platform for trading card collectors and resellers worldwide. As we scale, we’re building a powerful B2B partner and affiliate ecosystem and we’re looking for the person who will help make that happen.

This is a commercial, performance based role where you’ll own relationships with card shops, resellers, marketplaces & affiliates, turning them into long‑term partners for Ace.

If you love building relationships, closing partnerships, building new business and working at a fast‑paced scale up this role is for you.

• Sign and grow retail and online reseller partnerships (UK, US, EU first but globally over time).
• Help roll out Ace‑branded in‑store grading hubs and POS displays.
• Turn partners into high‑volume, repeat submitter growth partners.
• Own and grow Ace’s affiliate programme with creators and retailers.
• Represent Ace at card shows, trade events and industry meetups.
• Work closely with marketing and operations to unlock new growth ideas.

This role is accountable for real commercial impact:
Submissions, B2B acquisition & retention and partner performance.

• c5 years’ experience in account management, partnerships, business development or affiliate marketing.
• Comfortable working with small owner‑managed retailers and B2B customers.
• Confident negotiator with strong commercial instincts.
• Equally happy:
• Visiting card shops and events
• Managing affiliates and reviewing performance data
• Organised, proactive and happy working autonomously.
• A genuine interest in trading cards, collectibles or hobby‑driven brands.

• Help build the distribution backbone of a fast‑growing brand.
• Work directly with card shops, creators and major personalities in the TCG space.
• Own a critical growth channel with clear visibility and real impact.
• Shape how card grading is experienced in‑store and online.
• Join a passionate, ambitious team building the future of the hobby.