Affiliate Manager

Intrepid Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid Asia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Affiliate and KOL Manager to grow revenue through performance-based partnerships across Southeast Asia. You will recruit, manage, and optimize affiliate and influencer programs, collaborating with marketing, commercial, product, and analytics teams to drive traffic and conversions.

You'll lead a small team (3–5) and own budgeting, reporting, and partner relationships while maintaining brand standards and compliance across campaigns.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in affiliate or influencer marketing or digital marketing
• 1–2 years of team management experience
• Strong knowledge of affiliate networks and influencer tools
• Analytical with data-driven decision making
• Excellent English and Malay communication
• Results-oriented and proactive

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Affiliate and KOL programs.
• Manage a team of 3–5 members.
• Recruit affiliates and partners, negotiate terms.
• Monitor campaigns, optimize for traffic and conversions.
• Build relationships with affiliates, KOLs, networks.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, content, and product teams.
• Manage budgets and ROI for campaigns.
• Provide performance reporting with insights.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to align promotions.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Influencer marketing

Team management

Digital marketing

Data analytics

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.