Account Director - Affiliate Marketing

England, UK (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own a high-touch affiliate portfolio with strategy and growth across networks and publishers, driving measurable commercial results and strong client retention.

  • Own client relationships and grow a focused affiliate program portfolio.
  • Develop quarterly plans and lead business reviews with data-driven recommendations.
  • Coordinate networks, publishers, and partners to maximize performance and program health.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead relationships with a small portfolio of key affiliate marketing clients.
  • Develop and deliver strategic quarterly affiliate marketing plans aligned with client business objectives.
  • Identify growth opportunities across publisher partnerships, networks, and new market opportunities.
  • Lead quarterly and annual business reviews, presenting performance insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Manage client retention, satisfaction, and commercial growth.
  • Work closely with affiliate networks, publishers, technology partners, and influencers to maximise programme performance.
  • Oversee campaign execution, ensuring best practice and operational excellence across accounts.
  • Analyse and interpret performance data and market trends to identify opportunities and address challenges.
  • Support new business initiatives, including pitches, proposals, and prospect meetings when required.
  • Mentor and develop Account Managers and Executives, fostering a high-performing team culture.

Requirements

  • 6+ years' experience in affiliate marketing, preferably within an agency environment.
  • Proven experience managing and growing multiple client accounts.
  • Strong understanding of the main affiliate networks, tracking platforms, attribution models, and partnership marketing.
  • Experience developing strategic recommendations that drive measurable commercial results using data.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Experience leading client meetings, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience forecasting and budgeting revenues against client campaigns.

Preferred

  • Experience across multiple sector verticals.
  • Familiarity with influencer, content, partnership, and performance marketing channels beyond traditional affiliate activity.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Flexible hybrid/remote working options.
  • Opportunity to work with exciting and ambitious brands.
  • Genuine autonomy and influence within a growing agency.
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • Regular attendance at industry events and socials.
  • Collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Pension scheme and additional benefits package including Netflix, Spotify and regular team socials.
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Thoughtmix

Thoughtmix are a global partner management business, connecting advertisers with affiliates, influencers and other brands to create meaningful partnerships on a global scale.With campaigns spanning 28 territories and offices in the UK and USA, Thoughtmix's global proposition helps advertisers scale up quickly, deploying campaigns across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas.

Founded in 2015
London, England, GBR
20 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.4%
Direct
48.2%
Referral
9.6%
Social
5.7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (15% of company)