Responsibilities

• Lead the Vibrant Performance team across client launches, affiliate program strategy, and ongoing optimization.
• Own the growth and performance of all onboarded and active affiliates across agency-managed programs.
• Develop and execute affiliate outreach and recruitment strategies to expand publisher and influencer partnerships.
• Drive program growth across all agency clients by identifying new opportunities, traffic sources, and scaling levers.
• Oversee end-to-end client launches, ensuring smooth onboarding, offer setup, tracking, and go-live execution.
• Serve as the day-to-day lead for key client accounts, managing performance, expectations, and communication.
• Partner closely with clients to align affiliate strategies with business goals, KPIs, and growth targets.
• Deliver clear performance updates, insights, and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Directly manage a team of an Associate Director, 3 full-time employees and 2 independent contractors, with responsibility for future team growth.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development support to ensure high-quality execution.

Requirements

• Must have Direct managing affiliate network experience
• 10+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, or performance marketing roles.
• Prior experience in an agency environment, managing multiple clients and programs simultaneously.
• Proven ability to lead affiliate program launches, growth initiatives, and partner recruitment.
• Experience managing direct reports and independent contractors.
• Strong understanding of affiliate ecosystems, CPA-based models, and partner performance optimization.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, process-oriented mindset with experience building and executing SOPs.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, performance-driven environments with high ownership.
• Experience scaling teams or programs during periods of agency growth.

Nice To Have

• Experience at an affiliate or influencer marketing agency.
• Background in fintech, finance, or other regulated / performance-sensitive verticals.
• Familiarity with affiliate tracking platforms, influencer platforms, and reporting tools.
• Experience scaling teams or programs during periods of agency growth.