Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive affiliate marketing strategy that aligns with our editorial and commercial goals.
• Identify, onboard, and manage new affiliate partnerships with brands, retailers, and networks within the endurance sports industry.
• Supporting the Commercial Director to grow partnerships beyond just affiliate
• Optimise existing affiliate relationships to maximise revenue and engagement.
• Collaborate with editorial and content teams to integrate affiliate links organically within articles, gear reviews, and other content formats.
• Manage the review process end-to-end from identifying products to test, arranging testers to trial the products and return reviews for publication.
• Monitor affiliate performance metrics, analyse data, and provide regular reports to optimise strategies and identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate commission structures and incentives with partners to maximise profitability.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new affiliate opportunities, and best practices in digital publishing and e-commerce.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and ethical guidelines in affiliate marketing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, digital media, or e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of affiliate networks (e.g., Awin, CJ, Avantlink, Impact, Amazon Associates) and direct brand partnerships.
• Analytical mindset with experience in tracking and optimising performance using tools like Google Analytics, affiliate dashboards, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with affiliate partners.
• Experience working with content teams to integrate affiliate strategies effectively.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.

Preferred

• Passion for endurance sports (running, cycling, triathlon, etc.) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team passionate about endurance sports.
• Flexible working environment (remote working).
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing digital media company.