Affiliate Partnerships Specialist

Siege Media; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match up to 6%

Unlimited PTO + mental health days

Paid parental leave

Remote work equipment

Job summary

Siege Media is a growing, remote-first GEO agency. We are hiring an Affiliate Partnerships Specialist to grow and manage strategic affiliate partnerships that drive meaningful results for our clients.

In this role you will support campaigns, recruit and onboard partners, monitor performance, and deliver regular updates. The team values collaboration, data-driven decisions, and client-focused communication in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in affiliate/partnership marketing or related field.
• Familiarity with affiliate tracking technologies (cookies, pixels, links, attribution).
• Experience using analytics/reporting tools to optimize campaign performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a fully remote environment.
• Experience with publisher outreach and partner recruitment is a plus.
• PXA Industry Associate Certification or comparable affiliate marketing certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and management of affiliate campaigns across client accounts.
• Assist in identifying, recruiting, onboarding and managing affiliate partners.
• Monitor campaign performance and analyze data to identify trends and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare recurring performance reports for internal teams and clients.
• Maintain accurate campaign records, partner data and dashboards.
• Participate in client meetings and internal strategy discussions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure on-time launches of campaigns and activations.
• Stay updated on affiliate marketing trends and platforms.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Partnership marketing

Campaign analytics

Reporting

Remote collaboration

Client-facing

Project management

Publisher outreach

Attention to detail

Tools

Impact

CJ

PartnerStack

Awin

Everflow

Job description

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first GEO agency! We were nationally recognized on Inc.'s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented full-time Affiliate Partnerships Specialist to help us grow and manage strategic affiliate partnerships that drive meaningful results for our clients.

Perks for U.S. employees include 100% health, dental, and vision benefits, 50% 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary, unlimited PTO plus encouraged mental health days, paid parental leave, and remote work equipment. We hold team-wide health challenges and virtual events to make remote work genuinely fun.

Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble!

Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. We are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution and management of affiliate marketing campaigns across assigned client accounts.
• Assist in identifying and recruiting affiliate partner, onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing communication under the guidance of senior team members.
• Monitor affiliate campaign performance and analyze key metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for optimization.
• Prepare recurring reports and performance updates for internal teams and clients.
• Maintain accurate campaign documentation, partner records, and reporting dashboards.
• Participate in client meetings and internal strategy discussions while developing account management and client communication skills.
• Collaborate with internal teams and coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and partner communications to support campaign launches, partner activations, and promotional initiatives, ensuring they launch successfully and on schedule.
• Stay current on affiliate marketing trends, industry developments, affiliate platforms, and emerging partnership opportunities.
• Hit project deadlines while maintaining utilization goals.
• Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to helping clients grow through affiliate partnerships and performance marketing initiatives.

Required Skills

• 2-4 years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnership marketing, influencer marketing, performance marketing, account management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with affiliate marketing tracking technologies, including cookies, tracking pixels, affiliate links, attribution methodologies, and insertion orders.
• Experience using analytics platforms, reporting tools, and spreadsheets to track, analyze, and optimize campaign performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign data and identify actionable insights.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing funnels, conversion metrics, customer acquisition strategies, and affiliate marketing best practices.
• Understanding of how affiliate partnerships support broader business and marketing objectives.
• Experience with affiliate platforms such as Impact, CJ, PartnerStack, Awin, Amazon Associates, Everflow, or similar affiliate networks.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a fully remote environment.
• Experience working in Google Workspace and project management systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in campaign execution and reporting.
• Comfortable participating in client meetings and presenting campaign performance updates with support from senior team members.
• Previous experience supporting partner recruitment, business development initiatives, or publisher outreach efforts.
• PXA Industry Associate Certification or comparable affiliate marketing certification is a plus.

Salary Range

Suggested salary range for this role: $65,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience, affiliate marketing expertise, partner recruitment experience, platform knowledge, client-facing experience, and agency background.