Account Specialist, Affiliate Marketing

Acceleration Partners; Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, City Of London; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading partnership marketing agency is seeking an Account Specialist to manage affiliate programs remotely. The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Applicants should be proactive and relationship-oriented, with an interest in online marketing. Benefits include unlimited PTO and a target salary of £27–40K based on experience.

Benefits

100% remote work

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Summer & Holiday Wellness Breaks

Volunteer and Birthday Time Off

Focus Fridays

Paid Parental Leave Benefits

Paid sabbatical leaves and donation matching

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing is beneficial.
• Familiarity with affiliate networks and SaaS platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ability to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of multiple affiliate programs.
• Communicate with clients and affiliates about their goals.
• Analyze data to provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Strong sense of curiosity

Critical thinker

Confident and comfortable being uncomfortable

Flexibility

Proactive and outcome oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)

HTML

Job description

London, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Position: Account Specialist, Affiliate Marketing

Location: UK or Germany

The Account Specialist position is a remote, work-from-home role, as are all positions at Acceleration Partners (a structure central to our culture and vision to change the work/life paradigm). Some travel may be required for client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, and other events.

The Role:

As an Account Specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of multiple affiliate programs. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of work experience. Affiliate marketing experience is not required. You will manage affiliate communications, reporting, and general account maintenance, including recruitment, newsletters, fraud checks, and data analysis. You’ll work closely with your manager and peers to maximize program effectiveness and create opportunities for growth.

Top 5 Responsibilities:

• Account & Client Communication
  Build and maintain client and affiliate communications, including creative newsletters and updates about promotions, program developments, and general client information. Develop relationships with clients and partners to understand their goals and objectives, providing clear and proactive communication across channels.
• Reporting & Data Management
  Utilize Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) to produce detailed reports, track performance, and analyze data for insights and trends. Summarize findings and provide actionable recommendations to optimize program performance. Proactively track key metrics and report on campaign performance.
• Strategy Execution & Task Ownership
  Own and manage client tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately. Prioritize tasks effectively, flagging any potential delays and keeping the team informed. Consistently leverage tools and client tracking platforms to support program goals.
• Program & Portfolio Management
  Manage multiple affiliate campaigns, maintaining a balanced focus across each, and organizing tasks by priority. Identify areas for process improvement, and provide proactive support to peers and clients. Manage risks, track fraud, and ensure compliance with program terms and conditions.
• Team Collaboration & Growth
  Collaborate with peers and management to contribute ideas for process improvements and training. Serve as a resource for peers and help drive continuous improvement across the team, sharing best practices and insights.

What Success Looks Like:

By 6 Months:

• You will be proficient in the day-to-day operations of multiple affiliate programs, including managing reporting, affiliate applications, recruitment, and creative asset deployment.
• You will regularly present new campaign ideas to managers and demonstrate a clear understanding of program performance, ensuring regular fraud checks and compliance.
• You will have developed strong relationships with clients and affiliates and will be able to execute tasks with minimal guidance.

By 1 Year:

• You will troubleshoot and resolve account and affiliate issues independently, providing valuable insights and actionable recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• You will be an integral part of each program, developing new ideas and improving processes to create efficiencies.
• You will take on new account responsibilities with support from your manager and serve as a thought leader within the team, contributing to relationship-building and firm development.

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

• Strong sense of curiosity
• Critical thinker
• Confident and comfortable being uncomfortable
• Flexible, resilient, coachable
• Relationship and service oriented
• Proactive and outcome oriented
• Strong work ethic and personal standards

Qualifications & Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience- background in online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing beneficial.
• Familiarity with affiliate networks and SaaS platforms (e.g., ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, formatting, etc.).
• Knowledge of HTML is a plus.
• Ability to travel when necessary for conferences and team meetings.

WHY ACCELERATION PARTNERS?

Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first-to-market Partnership Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. Managing clients in 40+ countries, AP’s global team of 300+ focuses on data-driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers through affiliate and influencer All of our work is supported by APVision, our proprietary technology suite which leverages the largest dataset of any agency in the Partnership Marketing agency ecosystem. Serving over 200 brands—including household names like Amazon, Apple, Target, Google, Marriott, Coinbase, and Burberry—AP’s diversified team is creating what’s next in the industry by building high-performing partnership marketing programs. As the only truly integrated global partnerships agency, AP prides itself on being at the cutting edge of industry developments and leveraging proven expertise to deliver unique solutions for brands seeking sustainable growth.

AP Perks & Benefits - What we offer

• 100% remote work for everyone
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Summer & Holiday Wellness Breaks in July and December
• Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
• Focus Fridays (no internal meetings)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!
• Target salary range: £27–40K depending on location and experience

Acceleration Partners is committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture. We would particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ candidates, and candidates with a disability or who are neurodivergent.