Affiliate Marketing Director (Performance Based - Commission- Remote Possible)

Internexus Indiana; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based compensation

Bonuses for milestones

Job summary

A dynamic education marketing agency is seeking an Affiliate Marketing Director to lead and optimize its school partnership and student ambassador programs. This performance-based role involves developing strategies to drive student acquisition and revenue growth through effective relationship management and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in affiliate marketing, strong analytical skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with tools like HubSpot and Google Analytics is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in affiliate marketing or performance marketing.
• Ability to interpret complex data for actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute affiliate strategy to drive revenue.
• Identify and recruit high-quality school partners.
• Monitor affiliate activity and compliance daily.

Skills

Affiliate Marketing

Partnership Management

Analytical Mindset

Negotiation Skills

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

HubSpot

Google Analytics

Job description

This could be a remote position.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Affiliate Marketing Director to lead, scale, and optimize our school partnership and student ambassador programs. This is a high-impact, 100% performance-based role designed for a seasoned marketer who thrives in a "pay-for-performance" environment. You will own the end-to-end strategy, from identifying and recruiting high-value school partners to managing a network of student ambassadors, with the primary goal of driving student acquisition and revenue growth.

Primary Objectives

• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute a comprehensive affiliate strategy to drive measurable revenue and new student enrollment
• Network Expansion: Identify, recruit, and onboard high-quality school partners and student ambassadors that align with our brand values
• Program Optimization: Continually analyze performance metrics to refine commission structures and promotional tactics for maximum ROI

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Outreach: Proactively identify and recruit potential school partners and student influencers through networking, outreach, and relationship building
• Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for affiliates, providing them with the necessary training, resources, and promotional materials to succeed
• Contract & Commission Management: Negotiate and finalize affiliate agreements, ensuring clear terms, competitive commission structures, and profitability
• Campaign Execution: Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling marketing materials tailored for student and educational audiences
• Performance Tracking: Monitor affiliate activity and compliance daily, using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on program performance, key metrics, and growth initiatives

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of demonstrable experience in affiliate marketing, partnership management, or performance marketing, preferably within the education or e-commerce sectors
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights to optimize conversion rates and ROI
• Negotiation Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to secure high‑value partnerships and manage diverse affiliate relationships
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with affiliate tracking platforms, CRM tools (like HubSpot), and analytics software (like Google Analytics)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Owner’s Mindset: A self‑starter who is motivated by driving results and is comfortable with a compensation model tied directly to performance
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the educational landscape and the unique motivations of student ambassadors.
• Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to affiliate marketing and student data privacy

Compensation Structure

This is a performance-based (commission-only) position.

• Commission: A highly competitive percentage of revenue or a fixed fee for every qualified lead/enrollment generated through your managed programs.
• Bonuses: Performance‑tier bonuses for reaching specific milestones (e.g., number of active school partners or total enrollment targets).
• Transparency: We provide full visibility into tracking and attribution to ensure you are compensated accurately for every conversion you drive.