Affiliate Manager

The Role As a Senior Affiliate Manager, you will be working on the Paid Media team and managing a portfolio of client accounts as their main point of contact. You will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our clients' affiliate marketing programs. Reporting into the Director of Affiliate, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing affiliate strategies to maximize revenue, expand partner networks, and enhance brand visibility. At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing. We offer: Remote-first culture Unlimited PTO Extended Holiday break (Winter) Flexible schedules Work from anywhere options* 100% paid parental leave 401(k) matching Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance Sponsored life insurance Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance Annual Class Pass credits and more! The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $77,000 - $95,000, based on consideration of a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above). *This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions **While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person! ***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship You Will Be Managing a portfolio of assigned client accounts as the main point of contact, providing proactive and consistent client outreach and communication Interfacing with relevant affiliate networks to coordinate day-to-day aspects of program management and engaging in regular communication with affiliates to foster growth Identify, recruit, onboard, and activate new affiliate partners that align with client objectives and unlock incremental growth opportunities Representing clients with publishers requiring higher-touch moments of nurturing Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, proactively identifying business challenges, growth opportunities, and actionable recommendations Develop and execute client-specific strategies and objectives focused on driving sustainable growth, including collecting, assessing, and managing promotional offers and links with a high degree of accuracy Negotiate and secure strategic placements and partnership opportunities for clients Monitor client budgets, commissions, and investment levels to ensure efficient allocation of spend and alignment with performance goals Coordinate weekly or bi-weekly calls with clients, as applicable Assessing competitive landscape and providing recommendations, opportunities, suggestions, and education to clients and internal teams Leading the tactical execution of broader affiliate channel integration and cross-channel partnership strategies Analyze regular and ad hoc reporting to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights that drive affiliate program growth and optimization Compiling and delivering weekly reporting and insights Developing a monthly executive summary outlining KPI performance by partner and funnel, if required Utilizing existing QBR templates to compile and deliver quarterly updates based on timelines Providing financial forecasting when necessary Test and learn new tactics and strategies, sharing findings with the Affiliate Marketing department and within thought-leadership materials Leverage AI-powered tools and platforms to enhance program analysis, surface actionable insights, and improve the efficiency and quality of client deliverables You Must Have 3-5 years of experience with affiliate marketing within an agency or in-house environment An Associates or Bachelors degree in marketing/communications or relevant experience The ability to use insights data, partner performance, and key trends to inform the development of strategies and plans Strong knowledge with Affiliate network such as Impact and CJ, Affluent, Google Analytics, Excel (pivot tables/complex formulas) and the ability to extract trends from a large pool of data The knack to think on your feet and stay organized Strong direct client day-to-day management experience, including being able to execute a program from launch set up to program management and detailed reporting The ability to work with limited resources/supervision on multiple campaigns with tight deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including strong client presentation skills Proficient knowledge of influencer marketing and SEO is a plus Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. #LI-JJ #LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr