Affiliate Strategist

Tinuiti; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Fully remote environment

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Retirement match

Job summary

Tinuiti is seeking an Affiliate Strategist to lead end-to-end affiliate program management for clients—recruitment, activation, optimization, and reporting—while driving growth through data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with a diverse publisher network and client teams to deliver measurable results.

This role offers a fully remote environment in the United States, with a salary range of $100,000–$115,000 plus a discretionary performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in online marketing or e-commerce with a focus on affiliate marketing campaigns.
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with external and internal teams.
• Ability to analyze data and drive marketing decisions using analytics tools.
• Knowledge of major Affiliate Networks and affiliate recruitment, fraud management, and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Management: craft and implement comprehensive affiliate strategies for client objectives.
• Performance Tracking & Optimization to elevate client success in affiliate marketing.
• Data Analysis & Reporting to identify growth opportunities and address performance issues.
• Collaboration: manage relationships with new and existing publishers for ongoing optimization.
• Client Communication: serve as primary contact, lead weekly calls and follow-ups.
• Strategic Planning: develop long-term affiliate marketing strategy aligned with brand goals.

Skills

Advanced Excel & PowerPoint

Communication & interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

HTML

Job description

Who we are:

Tinuiti is the largest independent full-funnel marketing agency in the U.S. across the media that matters most, with $4 billion in digital media under management and more than 1,200 employees. Built for marketers who demand growth and accountability, Tinuiti unites media and measurement under one roof to eliminate waste—the biggest growth killer of all—and scale what works. Its proprietary technology, Bliss Point by Tinuiti, reveals the truth around growth and waste, and how to capitalize on it. With expert teams across Commerce, Search, Social, TV & Audio, and more, Tinuiti delivers measurable results with brutal simplicity: Love Growth. Hate Waste.

We’d love to hear from you if:

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you qualify, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

As the Affiliate Strategist you will:

• Campaign Management: Craft and implement comprehensive strategies and tactical plans tailored to achieving client objectives. Oversee the full scope of affiliate program management, including recruitment, activation, optimization, compliance, creative development, and reporting.
• Performance Tracking & Optimization: Continually seek innovative solutions and process enhancements to elevate client success within the affiliate marketing domain.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct in-depth analysis of program data to identify opportunities for growth and address issues impacting performance. Utilize insights to refine strategies and enhance program outcomes.
• Collaboration: Mediate partnerships and placements with new affiliates, while maintaining and optimizing relationships with a diverse portfolio of existing publishers. Ensure ongoing communication and relationship optimization with credible publishers.
• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing strategic inquiries and account questions. Lead weekly client calls and manage all follow-up communications, ensuring clarity and progress towards goals.
• Strategy: Develop and implement a long‑term affiliate marketing strategy and vision that aligns with the brand’s overall goals, ensuring sustainable growth, brand visibility, and the expansion of high‑impact partnerships.

Professional Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in online marketing or e-commerce, with significant expertise in affiliate marketing (in‑house, agency, publisher, network) roles with a proven track record of executing successful campaigns
• Deep knowledge of major Affiliate Networks (e.g., Impact Radius, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction
• Demonstrated capability in affiliate recruitment, fraud management, relationship‑building, daily program operations, budget management, and analytics
• Working knowledge of HTML is advantageous
• Demonstrated success analyzing data and using analytics tools to drive marketing decisions
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively across clients, multiple partner relationships, and internal initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with external and internal teams.

The hiring salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 plus a discretionary performance bonus.

Hiring salaries are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, parity with other team members, and alignment with market data. We will provide more information on our benefits, incentive pay, and equity upon request. Disclosure as required by the Colorado Equal Pay for > Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq.

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FLSA Classification: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits:

Unlimited PTO: At Tinuiti, we believe you deserve time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life unplugged. When you prioritize time for yourself, you’re able to bring your best self to work. That’s why we offer unlimited paid time off, a fully remote environment, and flexibility to take the time you need, when you need it. On top of that, we provide 20 paid holidays, including multiple long weekends, to ensure you have dedicated time to step away and disconnect. We’re proud to offer above‑industry standard work‑life balance, consistently rated as one of the most loved benefits by Tinuitians year after year.

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Flex Spending Accounts

Retirement: Match up to 4% of your contributions at 100%

Perks and Wellness: Fringe, Forma, Unlimited Telemedicine and Teletherapy available at no cost, Thankful giving, Equity

Parental Leave: Birthing parents receive 16 weeks of leave with 100% pay (partners 12 weeks) after the birth or adoption of a child.

Learning and Development: On‑demand learning, mentorship program, leadership and management development programs and resources

Disclaimer: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Tinuiti is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.