Affiliates Specialist

Ferryhopper is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity and is committed to inclusion in the workplace. We do not accept discrimination and harassment of any kind. This policy applies to all employment practices within our company!

The company

Ferryhopper is revolutionizing online ferry booking, aiming to change the way people travel by ferry. We are collaborating with more than 110 ferry companies across 26 countries, bringing a fresh and seamless ferry booking experience. We always strive to cater to the needs of all travelers and keep improving our services.

If you want to know more about the team, read about Ferryhopper in a nutshell.

The Role

The Affiliates Specialist will develop, manage, and optimize our affiliate marketing program. This role requires a strategic thinker with a good understanding of sales and affiliate networks. As a member of the Marketing Department, you will play a crucial role in expanding our reach by building strong relationships with affiliates, ensuring the performance of affiliate campaigns, and aligning these efforts with our overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key affiliates and partners, ensuring their satisfaction and continued collaboration.
• Strategic Growth: Identify new affiliate partnership opportunities and expand the program into new markets and demographics.
• Affiliate Program day-to-day: Focus on all aspects of the affiliate marketing program, from recruiting and onboarding affiliates to ensuring ongoing engagement and performance.
• Campaign Optimization: Monitor affiliate campaigns closely, providing insights and recommendations to optimize performance and achieve ROI targets.
• Performance Analysis: Utilize data analytics to track affiliate performance metrics, providing regular reports on KPIs such as conversion rates, traffic, and revenue.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all affiliate activities comply with company policies, legal standards, and industry best practices.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams, including accounting, to ensure affiliate strategies align with broader company goals.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with affiliate partners, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience as an Affiliates Specialist or in a related role, with a successful track record.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and optimize campaign performance.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset, eager to embrace agile methodologies and adapt to the competitive demands of the market.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with proficiency in at least two other European languages (e.g., Spanish, French, German, Italian).
  

Good to have:

• Strong understanding of affiliate networks, platforms, and tools.
• Familiarity with digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, and social media, and how they interact with affiliate marketing strategies.
• Experience in the travel industry is a plus, but not required.
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification but believe you are a strong candidate for the role.

• Competitive compensation package
• Equipment of your choice
• Training and educational budget throughout the year
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment
• Great office space with fresh fruit and vegetables always available :)
• Growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours & hybrid working
  

Remote policy: For teams located in Athens, the policy is to visit the office four (4) times per month. These four days can be scheduled in the same week or on non-consecutive days; there are no restrictions on the arrangement.