Richard Molinaro

About Richard Molinaro

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.\" This Ralph Waldo Emerson quote—famously championed by Jim Valvano—is more than a mantra; it is my competitive advantage. I believe that high-energy collaboration is the catalyst for high-impact results.A proud Temple University alum (Marketing/MIS), my career is rooted in the Philadelphia \"hustle.\" From managing equipment for Temple Football to navigating global markets in Rome, I learned early on that success is built on adaptability, grit, and clear communication.Impact & Experience:Since 2014, I have operated at the intersection of B2B, B2C, and affiliate marketing, transforming stagnant accounts into growth engines. My approach centers on:• Performance-Driven ROI: Consistently exceeding client KPIs through data-backed optimization and rigorous A/B testing.• Strategic Partnerships: Forging and scaling affiliate networks that diversify revenue streams and increase brand authority.• Operational Excellence: Leveraging my MIS background to bridge the gap between creative marketing strategy and technical execution.Core Expertise:• Strategy: Performance-Based Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, & Multi-Channel Growth.• Management: Strategic Account Management, Vendor Relations, & Cross-Functional Leadership.• Technical: CRM Optimization, Affiliate Tracking Platforms, & Data Analytics.Outside the Office: When I’m not optimizing campaigns, I’m leaning into my favorite roles: husband and father. You’ll usually find me cheering for a Philly sports team, traveling to a new corner of the globe, or listening to Bruce Springsteen on repeat

Experience

1. Senior Operations Manager, Ecommerce Partnerships

   Forbes

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Operational Revenue Management: Orchestrated the execution of $5.5M+ in paid brand solutions, overseeing the full lifecycle from flat-fee placement to post-campaign performance monitoring- Workflow Optimization: Developed and implemented a revised Brand Solutions timeline workflow, synchronizing cross-functional requirements across editorial, revenue, and audience development teams to improve project velocity- Incremental Growth Strategy: Identified and communicated site exposure opportunities to internal content teams, leveraging strategic partner alignments to generate $3M+ in incremental revenue- Strategic Vendor Onboarding: Led the operational onboarding of ~300 retailers, collaborating with the Partnerships Manager to negotiate higher CPA rates and maximize business-wide margins- Data-Driven Personalization: Leveraged site-wide data to identify and optimize buying positions across multiple articles, increasing brand Share of Voice (SOV) and enhancing overall campaign performance- Reporting & Retention: Engineered enhanced client-facing wrap reports featuring data visualization and testimonial integration, directly resulting in multiple year-long partnership renewals- Cross-Channel Synergy: Managed promotional visibility for advertisers by coordinating performance value across email, SMS, push notifications, and social media channels.

Education

• Fox School of Business at Temple University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Management Information Systems

  2010 — 2014

• St. Pius X High School

  High School Diploma

  2006 — 2010

• Temple University Rome

  Italian Language and Literature, International Marketing

  2012 — 2012