Affiliate Marketing Director (Performance Based - Commission- Remote Possible)

Job Description

Job Description

1. Role Overview

This could be a remote position.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Affiliate Marketing Director to lead, scale, and optimize our school partnership and student ambassador programs. This is a high-impact, 100% performance-based role designed for a seasoned marketer who thrives in a "pay-for-performance" environment

You will own the end-to-end strategy, from identifying and recruiting high-value school partners to managing a network of student ambassadors, with the primary goal of driving student acquisition and revenue growth

• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute a comprehensive affiliate strategy to drive measurable revenue and new student enrollment
• Network Expansion: Identify, recruit, and onboard high-quality school partners and student ambassadors that align with our brand values
• Program Optimization: Continually analyze performance metrics to refine commission structures and promotional tactics for maximum RO

• Recruitment & Outreach: Proactively identify and recruit potential school partners and student influencers through networking, outreach, and relationship building
• Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for affiliates, providing them with the necessary training, resources, and promotional materials to succeed
• Contract & Commission Management: Negotiate and finalize affiliate agreements, ensuring clear terms, competitive commission structures, and profitability
• Campaign Execution: Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling marketing materials tailored for student and educational audiences
• Performance Tracking: Monitor affiliate activity and compliance daily, using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on program performance, key metrics, and growth initiatives (

• Experience: 2+ years of demonstrable experience in affiliate marketing, partnership management, or performance marketing, preferably within the education or e-commerce sectors
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights to optimize conversion rates and ROI
• Negotiation Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to secure high-value partnerships and manage diverse affiliate relationships (
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with affiliate tracking platforms, CRM tools (like HubSpot), and analytics software (like Google Analytics) (
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred (

• Owner’s Mindset: A self-starter who is motivated by driving results and is comfortable with a compensation model tied directly to performance
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the educational landscape and the unique motivations of student ambassadors.
• Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to affiliate marketing and student data privacy

This is a performance-based (commission-only) position.

• Commission: A highly competitive percentage of revenue or a fixed fee for every qualified lead/enrollment generated through your managed programs.
• Bonuses: Performance-tier bonuses for reaching specific milestones (e.g., number of active school partners or total enrollment targets).
• Transparency: We provide full visibility into tracking and attribution to ensure you are compensated accurately for every conversion you drive