Darryl Yearwood

Manager of Affiliate Partnerships @ Apollo.io | Ex-LinkedIn, PartnerStack

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

A results-driven SaaS professional with a proven track record of empowering clients to maximize their value and achieve success through industry leading software solutions. I have a deep passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth, as well as building and fostering strong relationships with clients. Within my current role, I strategically collaborate with partners and publication companies to help them launch and/or expand new streams of partnership revenue for their various online properties. As the first hire for this new department, I’ve been fortunate to play a key role in building and reshaping this side of the business. Previously, I worked directly with software companies to help them launch, manage, and scale their programs within our network: consulting with them on best practices, conducting product trainings, providing technical support, and often strategizing with them on change management within their organization. I firmly believe in the power of collaboration and establishing long-term relationships that are built on trust and mutual success. My unwavering commitment to my clients and their success is something I take pride in and a reason why I'm tasked with growing some of the largest accounts within our network.

Experience

  • Senior Affiliate Partnerships Manager at Apollo.io
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • PartnerStack (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Partner Success Manager
      Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Promoted into role as the first hire for our new department; working alongside management to build and scale it out. Manage some of our highest valued affiliate and publisher partners within PartnerStack's network (Forbes, PCMag, MVF Global, Appvizer, tvScientific, etc.). Secured our largest account, company-wide, and have grown them over 1000% since November 2022; earning +$400k/month in commissions. Directly contributed to a 46% YoY increase in commissions earned by our partners, and a 42% YoY increase in company revenue earned (mid-Q4 '23). Develop and implement strategies to help partners optimize their content, maximize revenue, and achieve their business goals. Liaise with technical, product, design, engineering, and ELT teams to communicate and prioritize the needs of partners and to drive toward the overall success of our network. Winner of the “Dragon Boat” company award and nominee for the “Dark Horse” award in 2022 / Runner up for the “Dark Horse” company award in 2020.

    • Mid-Market Customer Success Manager
      Oct 2019 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      PartnerStack is the only partnerships platform built for SaaS, driving over $400 million in revenue for businesses in the past year alone, through its network of 80,000+ active partners. PartnerStack has been named: • #1 rated Partner Ecosystem Platform on G2 for 10 consecutive quarters • #1 platform dedicated to B2B SaaS with a marketplace of 80,000+ active partners. • One of Canada's fastest-scaling private companies on the 2021 Narwhal List

  • Relationship Manager, Sales Solutions at LinkedIn
    2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Advised sales and marketing leaders on leveraging the power of LinkedIn to transform the way they do business. Helped teams focused on growth and relationship management to become more productive and successful in their roles. LinkedIn offers buyers and sellers a truly transformative means to connect at scale. I helped teams leverage this network and the relationships of their company to find the right people, stay informed on the people and companies that matter to them, and uncover warm introduction pathways.

  • Territory Manager at General Bank of Canada
    Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Schedule 1 chartered bank offering innovative and competitive priced loan and deposit products. - Responsible for managing and developing the largest territory in Ontario (Mississauga, east to Niagara Falls and north to Timmins). - Ensured client and company success through a consultative sales approach and managing customer relationships. - Proactively developed the territory by acquiring new business accounts. - Built rapport with dealership Financial Services Managers to strengthen and promote sound business relationships while balancing the bank’s goals for sales growth and risk management. - Collaborated with the credit department to ensure that the bank’s appetite for risk was not compromised.

  • Member: Toronto #1 Toastmasters at Toastmasters International
    Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo