Affiliate Manager

Program strategy and development

Develop and continually improve client affiliate strategies, focusing on SaaS, marketplace, and agency business models.
Set and meticulously track clear goals and KPIs for each program.
Analyze program performance and make data-driven optimization decisions.
Communicate effectively with clients so we know about their product launches and promotional opportunities.

Affiliate recruitment and relationship management

Identify and recruit high-quality affiliates for our clients.
Follow up diligently on all responses to maximize affiliates joining the programs.
Nurture strong relationships with existing affiliates through regular communication and support – we want people who go above and beyond for the top affiliates and keep them driving traffic and sales.
Develop and implement effective affiliate onboarding processes.
Prioritize efforts on game-changing affiliates to drive the best results.

Creatively launching campaigns based on data

Develop and implement creative promotions and bonus structures.
Test new strategies to enhance program effectiveness and ROI.
Spot opportunities for contests, activation bonuses, etc., based on data analysis.
Optimize campaigns based on performance trends and affiliate feedback

Creating materials affiliates need to succeed

Create and maintain marketing materials, including swipe copy, banners, and product feeds.
Prepare promotional materials well in advance of specific campaigns.
Ensure all creative assets are up-to-date and aligned with client branding e.g. Black Friday promotions.

Optimizing affiliate campaigns based on data

Track and analyze key performance metrics for each program. For example, finding affiliates driving more or less sales than normal, or cutting custom rate deals for super-affiliates.
Track and analyze key performance metrics for each affiliate program, and be able to spot issues BEFORE they become a problem.
Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement across all managed programs.
Create comprehensive reports on program performance, including revenue, conversion rates, and ROI.

Compliance and fraud prevention

Ensure all affiliates comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Implement and maintain fraud prevention measures.
Regularly audit affiliate activities and address non-compliant behavior.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

- Minimum 1 year of relevant remote work experience in Affiliate Management

- In-depth industry knowledge regarding best practices, development, current regulations, and technology particularly in Affiliate Management, Social Media, Events or Marketing

- With a-deep background in a remote set-up of work similar to freelancing as an Independent Contractor (deep understanding on the pros & cons involved in this industry)

- Experience managing affiliate programs for SaaS, marketplaces and agencies

- Knowledge about SEO, PPC and other digital marketing channels

- Proficient in technical aptitude, including familiarity with APIs and automation tools, e.g.can use spintax in cold outreach etc

- Expert in managing programs across multiple countries or regions

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy

- Familiarity with email marketing platforms

- Ability to analyze data and quickly see the main areas for improvement

- Outstanding English communication skills (Written & Verbal)

- Expert in client satisfaction and innovative in program strategies & tactics

- Proven experience in affiliate marketing management or similar roles (e.g.sales outreach, customer success where you were converting customers into affiliates)

- Creative and ability to implement ideas independently.

- Flexible and can work any hour of the day

- With fast, reliable and stable internet connection (LAN or fiber) and with internet backup