Job Summary
The Head of Affiliate & KOL Marketing is responsible for building, leading, and scaling Dermorepubliq's affiliate marketing and KOL (Key Opinion Leader) programs across all platforms. This role owns the full affiliate growth agenda - from creator acquisition and onboarding to activation, nurturing, and performance scaling - with a particular focus on TikTok's affiliate ecosystem as the brand's primary driver of creator-led commerce.
Key Responsibilities
Affiliate & KOL Strategy & Team Leadership
- Own and lead the full Affiliate & KOL Marketing function, setting the strategic direction, team goals, and performance standards for the department.
- Lead, manage, and develop the Affiliate & KOL team, building a high-performing group capable of acquiring, activating, and scaling creator relationships at volume.
- Develop the annual and quarterly affiliate and KOL strategy in alignment with topline GMV, acquisition, and brand awareness targets.
- Define the affiliate program's commercial framework - including commission structures, tiering, incentive mechanics, and performance benchmarks.
- Report affiliate and KOL performance to the Marketing Director with clear commentary, insights, and strategic recommendations.
TikTok Affiliate Program - Acquisition & Scaling
- Lead the end-to-end TikTok affiliate program - Dermorepubliq's most critical creator-led commerce channel - with full accountability for affiliate GMV contribution.
- Own the affiliate acquisition strategy on TikTok: identifying, recruiting, and onboarding the right mix of micro, mid-tier, and macro creators across categories.
- Develop and execute affiliate activation programs that ensure newly onboarded creators are briefed, supported, and producing content quickly and effectively.
- Build scalable systems for nurturing the affiliate base - including content briefs, product seeding, incentive programs, and performance feedback loops.
- Continuously optimize affiliate commission structures, product-creator matching, and content formats to maximize conversion and GMV per affiliate.
- Stay ahead of TikTok Shop updates, affiliate policy changes, and platform algorithm shifts that affect creator commerce performance.
Shopee & Lazada Affiliate Exploration & Growth
- Explore, develop, and scale affiliate marketing programs on Shopee and Lazada, leveraging each platform's native affiliate tools and partner networks.
- Identify the right affiliate models for each marketplace - including platform-native influencer programs, content creator partnerships, and external affiliate networks.
- Test and iterate on Shopee and Lazada affiliate mechanics to identify which creator types, content formats, and commission structures drive the best results.
- Build a roadmap for growing marketplace affiliate contribution as a meaningful GMV channel alongside TikTok.
KOL Marketing & Relationship Management
- Own Dermorepubliq's KOL marketing strategy, defining how the brand engages key opinion leaders to drive awareness, credibility, and commercial impact.
- Build and manage a tiered KOL roster across categories - from macro influencers for brand reach to niche KOLs for category authority and conversion.
- Develop KOL campaign briefs, partnership mechanics, and content guidelines that ensure influencer output is brand-aligned, compliant, and performance-ready.
- Cultivate long-term, high-value KOL relationships that go beyond transactional campaigns and build genuine brand affinity with key creator communities.
- Evaluate and negotiate KOL partnership terms, deliverables, and compensation in line with campaign objectives and budget guardrails.
- Track and report KOL campaign performance, measuring impact on brand awareness, engagement, and downstream commercial outcomes.
Affiliate Performance Management & Optimization
- Own the affiliate performance dashboard, tracking key metrics including but not limited to GMV contribution, affiliate-driven conversion rate, cost per order (CPO), and creator activity rates.
- Identify top-performing affiliates and develop tailored scaling programs to maximize their output and deepen their brand commitment.
- Identify underperforming segments of the affiliate base and implement re-engagement or restructuring strategies.
- Collaborate with the Performance Marketing team to amplify high-performing affiliate content through Spark Ads and paid boosting strategies.
- Maintain accurate affiliate records, payout tracking, and compliance documentation across all platforms.
Cross-Functional Integration
- Work closely with the TikTok Content Strategy Lead to ensure affiliate content briefs are aligned with category messaging, trending formats, and campaign priorities.
- Collaborate with Category Managers to align affiliate and KOL activations with hero SKUs, product launches, and campaign calendars.
- Partner with the Performance Marketing team to integrate affiliate-driven content into paid media strategies and maximize reach through boosting.
- Coordinate with Marketing Operations on affiliate payout processing, contract management, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, KOL management, or creator commerce.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in TikTok affiliate marketing and TikTok Shop is required.
- Proven track record of building and scaling affiliate programs that drive measurable GMV and acquisition results.
- Experience managing KOL relationships and designing influencer campaigns that deliver both brand and commercial outcomes.
- Familiarity with Shopee and Lazada affiliate ecosystems and marketplace creator programs is an advantage.
- Experience leading and developing a marketing team.
- Background in beauty, skincare, health & wellness, FMCG, or e-commerce is strongly preferred.
Skills And Competencies
Technical Skills:
- TikTok affiliate marketing and TikTok Shop operations - platform mechanics, commission structures, creator management
- Affiliate program design, acquisition strategy, and performance optimization
- KOL identification, relationship management, and campaign execution
- Shopee and Lazada affiliate program exploration and activation
- Affiliate performance tracking and analytics - GMV, CPO, conversion rate, creator activity
- Spark Ads and paid amplification of affiliate content in coordination with performance teams
- Contract negotiation, payout management, and compliance documentation
Soft Skills:
- Strong relationship-building skills with creators, KOLs, and platform representatives
- Commercial mindset with a clear instinct for which creator partnerships drive real business outcomes
- Strategic thinker who can design scalable affiliate systems, not just manage individual campaigns
- Strong leadership and people development capabilities
- Highly organized with the ability to manage a large and growing network of affiliate relationships
- Collaborative and cross-functional, able to integrate affiliate activity with brand, content, and performance teams
- Resilient and adaptive in a fast-moving creator economy landscape
Work Environment
- Hybrid work setup based in Eastwood.
- High involvement during campaign launches, product drops, and peak commercial periods including mega-sale events.
- Fast-paced environment requiring rapid response to trending content opportunities and platform changes.
- Frequent engagement with external creators, KOLs, and platform partners.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Dermorepubliq is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.