Director of Influencer & Affiliate Marketing

New Jersey, USA (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $135K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and scale creator and affiliate partnerships across DTC, Amazon, and TikTok Shop with a two-stage funnel, revenue forecasting, and platform consolidation to focus on power‑law partners.

  • Own the influencer/affiliate strategy across three channels and drive cadence with weekly pipeline reviews and quarterly audits.
  • Lead cross-channel platform consolidation and two-stage partner development from broad recruiting to depth partnerships.
  • Coordinate with Paid Media and Creative for asset usage, measurement, and cross-channel revenue impact including GMV per creator and LTV.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the integrated influencer, creator affiliate, ambassador, and affiliate strategy across DTC, Amazon, and TikTok Shop.
  • Deliver against creator-driven revenue commitments across the channel portfolio, with monthly forecasting, pacing, and joint budget submission.
  • Build and maintain a two-stage operating funnel—broad discovery and proactive recruiting at Stage 1, concentrated depth partnerships with graduated winners at Stage 2—across all three channels.
  • Lead cross-channel platform consolidation, rationalizing the affiliate stack toward a focused set of strategic partners.
  • Lead and develop a multi-channel team spanning DTC, Amazon affiliate, and TikTok creator disciplines with shared creator economics and operating standards.
  • Set the operating cadence—weekly pipeline reviews, monthly performance reporting, and quarterly program audits.
  • Coach team members as they develop dual capability in creator recruiting and depth-partner community nurturing.
  • Own tiered commission structures, gifting budgets, contract standards, usage rights, and FTC compliance across all active creator and affiliate partnerships.
  • Standardize creator scoring, graduation criteria from broad recruiting to depth nurture, and ambassador-tier qualifications across channels.
  • Manage platform spend and consolidation across the affiliate stack and existing managed-service partners.
  • Drive creator-led content systematically into the paid program—Spark Ads on Meta, GMV Max on TikTok, Amazon Sponsored Brand creative—with measurable performance lift versus brand-produced creative.
  • Partner with the Paid Media team on cross-channel paid efficiency and creative pool curation.
  • Coordinate with the Creative team on usage rights, asset routing, and brand voice consistency across creator output.
  • Monitor cross-channel creator and affiliate KPIs—revenue contribution, activation rates, content velocity, GMV per creator, LTV of creator-acquired customers, FTC compliance, and partner retention.
  • Deliver monthly performance reporting integrated into the leadership cadence, with quarterly strategic recommendations.
  • Identify opportunities to consolidate platforms, optimize commission economics, and concentrate investment in power-law winners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in influencer, affiliate, or creator commerce marketing, with demonstrated cross-channel scope.
  • Proven track record delivering against creator-driven revenue or affiliate revenue targets.
  • Experience managing tiered commission structures, creator contracts, and FTC compliance at scale.
  • Prior people-management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred

  • TikTok Shop experience, Amazon affiliate / Creator Connections, and DTC affiliate/publisher relationships (ideally)

Benefits

  • Paid time off that increases with tenure at the company, giving you time to relax, recharge, and reset.
  • 15 days of a flexible holiday schedule so you can celebrate what matters to you
  • Medical insurance with 50% of premiums covered
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% to invest in your future
  • Continued education opportunities to keep your skills sharp
  • Holiday and birthday gifts—we celebrate our people
  • A collaborative, high-energy environment where ideas become action
  • Real room to grow as we scale

Chai Vision

At Chai Vision, we don’t just sell products—we create brands that inspire, improve lives, and make a meaningful impact on communities around the world. Since 2018, we’ve been redefining eCommerce by launching high-quality, innovative brands across industries, including kids and toys, home furniture, fitness and wellness, pets, camping, and supplements. With our headquarters in New Jersey and offices across the globe, we are committed to in-house innovation, thoughtful craftsmanship, and the highest product standards. Every brand we build is driven by a passion for excellence, a deep understanding of what people need, and a mission to make everyday life better. Join us on this journey—whether you’re looking for products that elevate your lifestyle or a company that’s shaping the future of eCommerce. At Chai Vision, we’re not just selling—we’re making a difference.https://chaivision.bamboohr.com/careers/40

Founded in 2018
87 employees (31 in marketing)