Affiliate Marketing Assistant

Debenhams Retail; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Share schemes

Private medical

Life assurance

On-site gym

Brand discounts

Wellbeing package

Dog-friendly offices

Learning & progression

Canteen

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Debenhams Retail in the United Kingdom is seeking a junior affiliate marketing assistant to support the day-to-day management of the affiliate channel across influencer, cashback, loyalty and voucher partners. You will gain exposure to campaign execution, performance analysis and partner management within a fast-paced fashion e-commerce environment.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, data-driven thinking and collaboration with internal teams to ensure campaigns run smoothly and deliver

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Business, Economics or related field.
• Internship or previous experience in digital marketing, e-commerce or analytics.
• Previous experience in fashion or online retailing.
• Understanding of affiliate or performance marketing.

Responsibilities

• Campaign & Channel Support: Support planning and execution of affiliate campaigns across multiple markets; assist in delivering promotional activity across key trading periods; coordinate partner placements and ensure activity is delivered accurately and on time.
• Affiliate Partner Management: Support day-to-day communication with affiliate partners and networks; assist with onboarding new partners and maintaining existing relationships; help identify opportunities to increase partner performance and exposure.
• Performance Reporting & Analysis: Update regular reports across key KPIs, including revenue, traffic and ROI; analyse campaign and partner performance to identify trends and optimisation opportunities; support tracking of commission and tenancy spend.
• Technical & Operational Support: Assist in ensuring affiliate tracking, links and codes are functioning correctly; support investigation and resolution of tracking or reporting discrepancies; work with internal teams to ensure campaigns are set up and delivered accurately.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Data analysis

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Business, Economics or a related field

Job description

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career candidate looking to develop within performance marketing. The role will support the day-to-day management of the affiliate channel, working with partners across influencer, cashback, loyalty, and voucher partners. The position provides exposure to campaign execution, performance analysis, and partner management within a fast-paced e-commerce environment. What you will be doing:

• Campaign & Channel Support: Support the planning and execution of affiliate campaigns across multiple markets; Assist in delivering promotional activity across key trading periods; Coordinate partner placements and ensure activity is delivered accurately and on time.
• Affiliate Partner Management: Support day-to-day communication with affiliate partners and networks; Assist with onboarding new partners and maintaining existing relationships; Help identify opportunities to increase partner performance and exposure.
• Performance Reporting & Analysis: Update regular reports across key KPIs, including revenue, traffic and ROI; Analyse campaign and partner performance to identify trends and optimisation opportunities; Support tracking of commission and tenancy spend.
• Technical & Operational Support: Assist in ensuring affiliate tracking, links and codes are functioning correctly; Support investigation and resolution of tracking or reporting discrepancies; Work with internal teams to ensure campaigns are set up and delivered accurately.
  Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with confidence working with data
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (gmail, google drive, google docs etc)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Business, Economics or a related field
• Internship or previous experience in digital marketing, e-commerce or analytics
• Previous experience in fashion or online retailing
• Understanding of affiliate or performance marketing
  Our Young Fashion division brings together some of the UK's best-known fashion brands, including boohoo, PrettyLittleThing, Misspap, Warehouse and DSGN Studio.

It's a fast-moving, creative and ambitious part of Debenhams Group, where great ideas, commercial thinking and a passion for fashion come together. We're building brands for the next generation of customers, and we're looking for talented people who want to be part of what's next., 2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes
• Discount across all brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing package
• Dog-friendly offices (in selected locations)
• Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks
• Free season ticket loan