Affiliate Marketing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent online retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Affiliate Marketing Manager to drive their affiliate marketing program. This high-impact role offers autonomy in shaping strategy and optimizing performance in a dynamic e-commerce environment, with a focus on building partnerships that fuel revenue growth. Join a company in a phase of exciting digital transformation, and be part of a team that values strategic innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working from Leeds base

Opportunity for commercial impact in a growth-focused environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in affiliate marketing, ideally in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of affiliate platforms and tracking technology.
• Confidence in negotiating commission structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable affiliate marketing strategy.
• Recruit and nurture affiliate partners to drive engagement and ROI.
• Monitor affiliate campaigns and report performance using analytics.

Skills

Affiliate Marketing

Performance Analysis

Relationship Building

Digital Marketing

Negotiation

Job description

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Our client is a high profile, independent online retailer, with millions of registered customers and a growing B2B and B2C footprint. Headquartered in Yorkshire with a key office in Leeds, they operate a state-of-the-art distribution centre, shipping tens of thousands of orders each week. Following a recent change in ownership and investment, they are entering an exciting new phase of digital transformation and commercial growth, with a particular focus on innovation in marketing and customer experience.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Marketing Director, this is a high-impact role for an experienced and commercially minded Affiliate Marketing Manager. You’ll take full ownership of the affiliate marketing programme: shaping the strategy, driving performance, and building meaningful partnerships that contribute directly to revenue growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step into a role with real autonomy and influence in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable affiliate marketing strategy - one that goes beyond voucher and cashback sites.
• Recruit and nurture affiliate partners to drive engagement, retention and ROI.
• Negotiate commission structures and optimise performance based on data and audience insights.
• Monitor affiliate campaigns and regularly report on performance, using analytics and A/B testing to guide decision making.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Trading, Marketing, Analytics) to ensure affiliate activity aligns with broader goals.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external networks and ensure best-in-class compliance and execution.
• Stay ahead of affiliate marketing trends and ensure the programme remains competitive and innovative.

About You

You’re results-driven, strategic and comfortable operating in a fast-moving retail environment. You enjoy owning your remit, thrive on optimising performance, and know how to work cross-functionally to get things done.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in affiliate marketing, ideally within retail or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of affiliate platforms, tracking tech and performance analysis.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a commercial mindset.
• Confidence negotiating commission structures and managing performance data.
• A passion for digital marketing and driving growth through strategic partnerships.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in retail from, predominantly from a D2C/B2C perspective.
• Exposure to broader digital marketing campaigns and how affiliate fits into the mix.
• Knowledge of commission-based models and revenue share agreements.
• A chance to lead and grow an affiliate function with autonomy.
• Hybrid working from a Leeds base.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a supportive, growth-focused environment.