Affiliate Account Manager

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end affiliate program management and client partnership lifecycle, from strategy and onboarding to optimization, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration. Drive growth through data-driven insights, stakeholder alignment, and proactive recommendations; ensure timely asset delivery and high‑quality partnerships.

  • Strategy development and client collaboration
  • Onboarding, asset management, and execution
  • Performance reporting and cross-functional coordination

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy: Collaborate with clients and internal sales teams to develop and refine campaign strategies that align with performance goals.
  • Provide data-backed insights and recommendations based on performance trends and industry benchmarks.
  • Optimize affiliate marketing initiatives by analyzing campaign outcomes and adjusting approaches as needed.
  • Collaborate on strategic conversations with stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Technical / Execution: Oversee affiliate onboarding execution, including updating commissions, managing tracking links, and auditing brand cards for accuracy.
  • Execute end-to-end management of paid placements, ensuring timely submission of assets and seamless delivery.
  • Manage affiliate email inbox and route inquiries to ensure fast and accurate resolution.
  • Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc performance reports for clients and internal teams.
  • Team / Collaboration: Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for internal teams, brands, networks and agencies to ensure all brand partnerships are performing at a high level.
  • Partner with sales, marketing, and data teams to align on campaign goals and execution.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in account management, ideally within the affiliate or influencer marketing space.
  • Specific industry experience or other certifications (preferred or required)
  • Previous experience working with leading affiliate agencies or networks such as CJ, Rakuten, and Impact is highly preferred.
  • Results candidates should have achieved in past roles
  • Demonstrated ability to drive affiliate success through strategic planning and proactive client management. History of meeting or exceeding performance KPIs through well-executed marketing initiatives.
  • Proven track record/successes in specific areas
  • Strong track record of building and maintaining client relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Technical skills (including specific programs or software & their equivalents)
  • Proficient with affiliate marketing platforms, campaign tracking tools, and analytics dashboards. Familiarity with reporting tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics and affiliate network reporting is a plus!
  • Strong organizational and management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities effectively.

Preferred

  • Specific industry experience or other certifications (preferred or required)
  • Previous experience working with leading affiliate agencies or networks such as CJ, Rakuten, and Impact is highly preferred.
  • Results candidates should have achieved in past roles
  • Proven track record/successes in specific areas
  • Strong track record of building and maintaining client relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Technical skills (including specific programs or software & their equivalents)
  • Familiarity with reporting tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics and affiliate network reporting is a plus!

Benefits

  • Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.
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