Affiliate Marketing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer based in Leeds is seeking an Affiliate Marketing Manager to oversee their affiliate marketing program. This role offers substantial autonomy and the chance to shape the marketing strategy while driving revenue through partnerships. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in affiliate marketing within retail/e-commerce, along with strong strategic and analytical skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for autonomy in role

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Performance analysis

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Tools

Affiliate platforms

Tracking technology

Analytics software

Job description

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Affiliate Marketing Manager, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

HW People

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

About the Business

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.