Affiliate Manager

Intrepid; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Ample leave

Job summary

Intrepid Asia, a leading Ecommerce and Digital Solutions provider in SEA, is hiring an Affiliate and KOL Manager to drive revenue through performance partnerships. You will build, manage and scale affiliate and KOL programs, recruit partners, and optimize campaigns with cross-functional teams.

You will oversee a small team, track metrics, report results, ensure brand alignment, and negotiate terms with partners, while collaborating with marketing, commercial, product and analytics to expand

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in affiliate marketing or digital marketing.
• 1-2 years of team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of affiliate networks, influencer tools, and content creation strategies.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Affiliate and KOL marketing programs, including strategy development, execution, and continuous optimization.
• Recruit Affiliates / Partners: Identify, recruit, and build relationships with high-potential affiliates and KOLs to drive brand visibility and conversions, negotiate commission rates and partnership terms.
• Campaign Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and optimize both affiliate and KOL campaigns to meet traffic, conversion, and revenue KPIs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, commercial, product, and analytics teams to align campaigns with overall brand and business goals.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage the affiliate and KOL marketing budgets efficiently to ensure the best ROI.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

KOL management

Team management

Data analysis

English & Malay communication

Negotiation

Job description

Who we are

Intrepid Asia is a leading Ecommerce and Digital Solutions Provider in South East Asia. We offer end-to-end omni-channel ecommerce management, Livestreaming, Video production & Affiliate Management for Social Commerce plus full funnel Digital Marketing Services and advanced Market Intelligence, all powered by state of the art inhouse Technology to our client base of leading international brands across all key marketplaces and social platforms in all 6 SEA countries. Brands love our regional presence, our excellent data-driven and growth-focused services which are enabled by the strongest team in the industry, and our advanced marketing and tech capabilities.

We are growing rapidly and as the exclusive partner of Flywheel in SEA, we offer many exciting opportunities to work with leading brands across multiple categories and key industry players. By joining us, you will work on the cutting edge of digital and social commerce in SEA, and experience what it takes to drive a successful ecommerce business end-to-end.

The team you will be part of

The Social Commerce Team is a fast-growing team leading the way in livestream selling, short video content, and affiliate marketing across Southeast Asia. We work with top brands, combining creativity, data, and platform expertise to drive real commercial results. As part of Intrepid’s end-to-end eCommerce ecosystem, we gain broad exposure across operations, collaborate with cross-functional experts, and play a key role in shaping how brands connect with digital shoppers in real time.

The part you will play

As the Affiliate and KOL Manager at Intrepid, you will play a key role in driving revenue and customer acquisition through performance-based partnerships. You will be responsible for building, managing, and scaling affiliate marketing and KOL programs to support Intrepid’s eCommerce growth objectives.

You will oversee the end-to-end strategy, execution, and optimization of campaigns.

This includes recruiting new partners, managing ongoing relationships, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams across marketing, commercial, product, and analytics, as well as with external partners and influencers, to launch high-impact initiatives that drive traffic, conversions, and brand visibility.

As an Affiliate Manager, you will take charge of

• Program Leadership: Lead and manage the Affiliate and KOL marketing programs, including strategy development, execution, and continuous optimization.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of 3-5 members, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure high performance and development.
• Recruit Affiliates / Partners: Identify, recruit, and build relationships with high-potential affiliates and KOLs to drive brand visibility and conversions, Negotiate commission rates and partnership terms.
• Campaign Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and optimize both affiliate and KOL campaigns to meet traffic, conversion, and revenue KPIs.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with affiliates, KOLs, influencers, and networks, fostering collaboration and long-term partnerships.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, sales, and content teams to align campaigns with overall brand and business goals.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage the affiliate and KOL marketing budgets efficiently to ensure the best return on investment (ROI).
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular performance reports with data-driven insights and recommendations for improvements.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure affiliate and KOL practices comply with company policies, industry regulations, and brand standards.
• Collaborate Cross- Functionally: Work with marketing, content, and product teams to sync affiliate promotions with overall eCommerce campaigns.
  

What we are looking for - the ideal profile

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, or digital marketing, with at least 1-2 years of team management experience.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and motivate a small team to achieve targets and perform optimally.
• Affiliate & KOL Expertise: Strong knowledge of affiliate marketing networks, influencer management tools, and content creation strategies.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to use data and analytics to track performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Malay, with a knack for building relationships and negotiating terms.
• Results-Oriented: A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes.

In return, you will be getting

• You will work with our portfolio of leading international brands, delivering engaging livestreams and video content to the highest standards. This role offers exposure and experience that can open many opportunities in the industry. Many of our livestream hosts have gone on to become key brand ambassadors or built followings of millions while at Intrepid — the world is truly your oyster!
• We believe in an end to end omni-channel and full funnel approach to ensure seamless and consistent consumer journeys, and intrepid is one of the very few players who offer that full array of services under one roof. Brands love this model as it's streamlined and delivers strong performance, hence we are rapidly growing. This offers you wide exposure and exciting growth opportunities
• We believe in the combined power of creative genius and a data-driven approach. Whether it is live streaming, video or affiliates, you will have the data and knowledge how to analyze & optimize at your fingertips, so you can add that spark of creative brilliance to create magic. With your talent and our training, we deliver high performance.
• We are international, we know how to scale, and we are stable. Content is local, but what resonates and best practices apply across countries. Our regional exposure and teams allow us to learn faster and organize ourselves in the best way possible. You are joining a proven international company with a strong track record, but we move fast with a lot of freedom, a collaborative culture and no politics. The best of both worlds.
  

We also offer

Best of Both Worlds

We are a scale up: the sophistication of a small multinational, with the agility of a start-up. This means you get to work on cutting-edge projects, and besides your 'standard' job description, we love to see you show entrepreneurial initiative and want to see your take on how you can take your role and our company to the next level. Good ideas get implemented. You are the master of your own destiny.

Culture that Brings Out the Best

At Intrepid, culture is not just a buzzword, it is what we practice at work every day. We believe in collaboration over competition, transparency over politics, and willingness to learn over ego. You will be part of a team where people genuinely support one another, celebrate wins together, and face challenges head-on as one. We put our all into the work but we balance it with fun, whether that is through team lunches, after-work hangouts, events or shared laughter in the office. This is a place where you can thrive professionally while having a great time.

Grow Without Limits

Learning at Intrepid is constant and dynamic. You will have access to formal training through face-to-face sessions, coaching and our very own Intrepid Academy. On top of that, real-world experience such as leading clients, working with advanced tech, and mastering best-in-class processes will accelerate your growth every step of the way. Surrounded by a talented team that raises the bar daily, in a rapidly growing and ever-expanding business, the opportunities for your development are endless.

Rewarding You Right

We believe great work deserves great rewards at Intrepid. That’s why we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits, including comprehensive insurance and ample leave, to support you both in and out of the workplace.

Note: We will not be accepting any unsolicited resumes or CVs from headhunting or recruitment agencies at this point. Any CVs or profiles shared with us will not be entertained, and in the event of dispute, Intrepid will not be liable for any material compensation to third parties