Affiliate Marketing Manager

Wpromote; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking an Affiliate Manager to manage client accounts and optimize affiliate strategies for maximizing revenue. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on relationship management and strategic planning. Join a remote-first team that values diversity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Remote-first culture

Unlimited PTO

Flexible schedules

100% paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Comprehensive insurance packages

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of affiliate marketing experience.
• Strong analytical skills using Excel and Google Analytics.
• Familiarity with affiliate platforms like Impact and CJ.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and drive the growth of affiliate marketing programs.
• Develop and execute tailored affiliate strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships and provide performance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications

Tools

Excel

Google Analytics

Affiliate platforms (Impact and CJ)

Job description

The Role

As an Affiliate Manager, you will work on the Paid Media team and manage a portfolio of client accounts as their primary point of contact. You will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our clients' affiliate marketing programs. You will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing affiliate strategies to maximize revenue, expand partner networks, and enhance brand visibility.

At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.

We offer:

-Remote-first culture

-Unlimited PTO

-Extended Holiday break (Winter)

-Flexible schedules

-Work from anywhere options*

-100% paid parental leave

-401(k) matching

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance

-Sponsored life insurance

-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance

-Annual Class Pass credits and more!

The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $72,500 - $85,000, based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and the respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. At Wpromote, pay ranges are subject to change and are based on specific market medians for similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary due to skills, experience, and available budget. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above).

*This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions

**While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!

***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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You Will Be

• Manage a portfolio of assigned client accounts as the main point of contact, providing proactive and consistent client outreach and communication
• Liaise with Account Directors to coordinate weekly or bi-weekly calls with clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships while socializing affiliate strategies across a diverse client portfolio
• Develop and execute tailored strategies/objectives for each client to drive growth
• Support the Marketing Partnerships team in the tactical execution of affiliate and cross-channel partnership strategies
• Co-lead the execution of affiliate channel integration and broader partnership strategies
• Assess the competitive landscape to provide strategic recommendations, insights, and education to clients and internal teams
• Plan and execute day-to-day affiliate marketing campaigns
• Interface with affiliate networks to manage program operations and maintain regular communication with affiliates
• Manage client relationships with publishers, including negotiating placements and executing promotional opportunities
• Collect, assess, and edit promotional offers and links, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Run regular and ad hoc reports to identify data-driven opportunities for optimization
• Compile and deliver weekly performance reporting and insights
• Utilize existing QBR templates to deliver quarterly business updates per outlined timelines
• Develop monthly executive summaries outlining KPI performance by partner and funnel, as needed

You Must Have

• 2–4 years of affiliate marketing experience within an agency or in-house setting
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field (or relevant experience)
• Strong analytical skills: ability to extract trends from data using tools like Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and Google Analytics
• Familiarity with affiliate platforms such as Impact and CJ
• Ability to think strategically and adapt quickly, especially in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation capabilities
• Proven ability to maintain and grow positive affiliate and client relationships
• Strong direct client/customer-facing experience
• Proficient or familiar with influencer and SEO marketing (a plus)

Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.