Affiliate Marketing Manager

Overview We’re looking for a performance-driven Affiliate Marketing Manager to own and scale our affiliate channel through CJ (Commission Junction). This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, building high-quality publisher relationships, and optimizing program performance across content, loyalty, and deal partners. You’re not just managing a program—you’re actively growing it. This is open to candidates outside the United States only. Key Responsibilities Program Ownership & Growth Own day-to-day management of the CJ affiliate program Develop and execute strategies to drive scalable revenue growth Set and hit monthly/quarterly performance targets (revenue, ROAS, CPA) Publisher Recruitment & Relationship Management Proactively recruit new publishers across content, commerce, loyalty, and influencer verticals Build and maintain strong relationships with top-performing affiliates Negotiate placements, commissions, and exclusive opportunities Campaign & Offer Management Plan and execute promotional calendars (seasonal, product launches, tentpole moments) Create compelling offers, bonuses, and incentives to drive partner performance Collaborate with internal teams on product priorities and messaging Performance Optimization Analyze affiliate performance data and identify growth opportunities Continuously optimize commission structures, partner mix, and placements Monitor attribution, incrementality, and partner quality Platform Management (CJ) Manage CJ dashboard, including partner approvals, link tracking, creatives, and reporting Ensure proper tracking, attribution, and compliance across all partners Troubleshoot technical or tracking issues as they arise Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with paid media, influencer, and content teams to align strategies Partner with creative teams to develop high-performing affiliate assets Coordinate with finance on payouts, budgets, and forecasting Qualifications 3+ years of affiliate marketing experience, with hands-on CJ platform expertise Proven track record of driving revenue growth through affiliate programs Strong relationships across affiliate publishers (media, content, loyalty, etc.) Deep understanding of performance marketing metrics (CPA, ROAS, LTV) Strong analytical and reporting skills Experience negotiating partnerships and placements Highly proactive—comfortable building from scratch, not just maintaining Nice to Have Experience working with DTC brands (especially in CPG, beauty, or apparel) Familiarity with other affiliate platforms (Impact, Rakuten, ShareASale) Understanding of influencer/creator affiliate models Experience with promo strategy and retail calendars What Success Looks Like Consistent MoM revenue growth from the affiliate channel Expansion of high-quality, incremental publisher partnerships Efficient CPA/ROAS aligned with broader performance goals A program that feels actively managed—not passive #J-18808-Ljbffr