Affiliate Manager

Affiliate Manager – Financial Services

The Sage Group's client, a leading Affiliate Marketing Agency is in search of an experienced Affiliate Manager to work within our financial services Client Team, who can independently manage a portfolio of affiliate programs for our clients. This role involves leading client relationships, handling all client deliverables, and overseeing account strategy and execution. Responsibilities include strategy development, tactical execution, and client relationship management. Remote work options are available. Full time FTE Location: Remote in the US Comp: $65,000/year – $85,000/year

What You Will Do:

• Develop proactive affiliate marketing strategies and tactics based on client-specific goals
• Manage the day-to-day operations of multiple affiliate programs
• Communicate performance results and strategy recommendations to clients, securing buy-in from decision-makers
• Define, monitor, and analyze trends in clients' metrics and KPIs
• Produce forecasts and set budgets for the affiliate program
• Execute creative and promotional changes based on content calendars
• Lead all recruitment, activation, payment, compliance, and communication with affiliates
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with affiliates to negotiate placements and secure deals
• Develop and implement initiatives to grow affiliate performance through acquisition and retention tactics
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, communicate program performance, and recommend improvements

What You Will Need:

• 3-4+ years of direct affiliate management experience (in-house, agency, network) required
• Knowledge and experience with Affiliate Networks (ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact, Rakuten, etc.)
• Experience with compliance or working with financial services clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on negotiation and client service
• Strategic and execution-oriented mindset
• Problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently
• Confidence and eloquence in client meetings
• Strong reporting and analytical skills

What's In It For You?

• Hybrid and remote work options available outside of head office locations
• Flexible work hours
• Summer Fridays
• Insurance coverage with cost incentives
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to travel
• 401K contribution matching plan after 6 months
• Company-sponsored events

We are currently hiring only in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, and TX. Applicants must reside and be authorized to work in one of these states.