Affiliate Partnerships Manager

The Affiliate Partnerships Manager will lead affiliate marketing programs across multiple client accounts, transforming strategic partnerships into measurable business growth. This remote role combines partner recruitment, relationship management, performance analysis, and client strategy to drive revenue and strengthen online visibility. You will develop tailored program roadmaps, negotiate commercial agreements, and optimize affiliate performance across diverse channels. Working closely with SEO, content, and digital PR teams, you will help clients expand their reach through traditional search and AI-driven discovery. You will also mentor junior team members, contribute to business development, and continuously improve affiliate marketing processes. This is an opportunity to shape impactful client strategies in a collaborative, fast-growing digital marketing environment.

• 4–6 years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnership marketing, influencer marketing, or performance marketing, including at least 2 years directly managing programs or client accounts.

• At least 2 years of experience working in a marketing agency or professional services environment.

• Demonstrated success recruiting, negotiating with, and growing affiliate partnerships that generate measurable revenue.

• Strong understanding of affiliate tracking and attribution, including cookies, pixels, server-to-server tracking, attribution windows, commission models, and insertion orders.

• Hands-on experience setting up, managing, and troubleshooting affiliate platforms such as Impact, PartnerStack, CJ, Awin, Amazon Associates, Everflow, or comparable networks.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret campaign data, identify opportunities, develop forecasts, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Solid understanding of digital marketing funnels, conversion metrics, and the contribution of affiliate partnerships to broader business objectives.

• Excellent client-facing communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, present performance results, and manage expectations independently.

• Experience mentoring junior colleagues, reviewing deliverables, or supporting team development.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines in a fully remote environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with experience using Google Workspace and project management systems.

• Genuine interest in how AI and large language models are changing online discovery, content distribution, and the value of affiliate partnerships.

• Experience with both B2B and B2C affiliate programs, creator and influencer partnerships, sales proposals, or the development of playbooks and reporting frameworks is an advantage.

• An affiliate marketing certification, such as the PXA Industry Associate Certification or an equivalent qualification, is a plus.