Affiliate Strategist

829 Studios; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Paid time off

401K + match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Healthcare

Commuter benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

829 Studios is seeking a data-driven Affiliate Strategist to join our Boston-area team and drive growth across a diverse client portfolio.

You will own the full affiliate lifecycle from recruitment to optimization, analyze performance data, and present strategic recommendations to clients. The role requires strong relationship-building, platform expertise, and a track record of revenue impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated affiliate marketing experience.
• Proven success growing affiliate programs and boosting revenue.
• Excellent communication skills with data-driven strategy for executive audiences.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Experience with major affiliate platforms (Impact, Rakuten, CJ).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement affiliate marketing strategies aligned with client goals.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of affiliate programs including recruitment and onboarding.
• Analyze performance data, forecast trends, and report on ROI to clients.
• Lead client discussions and present program performance and future initiatives.
• Audit programs to identify growth opportunities and provide strategic recommendations.
• Maintain expertise across affiliate networks and platforms to ensure best-in-class management.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Relationship management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Executive communication

Platform knowledge (Impact/Rakuten/CJ)

Tools

Impact

Rakuten

CJ

Pepperjam/Ascend

AWIN

Job description

829 Studios is seeking a data-driven and experienced Affiliate Strategist to join our growing team. This is a mid-senior level role that is instrumental in developing, executing, and optimizing affiliate marketing strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients.

We're looking for a strategic, hands-on expert with a proven record of growing affiliate programs and boosting revenue. You are equally comfortable with the relationship-building aspect of partner management as you are with the analytical side of optimizing a program for peak performance.

You will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with affiliates and partners, analyzing performance data, and identifying opportunities for growth and optimization. This role requires confidence in owning client relationships, leading presentations, working in affiliate platforms and delivering results.

What You'll Do

• Affiliate Strategy & Management: Develop and implement comprehensive affiliate marketing strategies that align with client business goals for revenue growth and customer acquisition.

• Program Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of affiliate programs, including partner recruitment, onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing optimization. This involves day-to-day oversight and strategic direction.

• Performance Analysis: Analyze affiliate performance data and key metrics to identify trends, conduct forecasting, report on program health, and make data-backed recommendations to improve ROI.

• Client Communication: Serve as the primary affiliate point of contact for clients, confidently leading discussions, building strategy, and conducting presentations on program performance and future initiatives.

• Audits & Growth: Audit existing or prospective clients' affiliate programs to identify growth opportunities, troubleshoot issues, and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.

• Platform Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of affiliate networks and platforms including Impact, Rakuten, CJ, Pepperjam/Ascend, and AWIN to ensure best-in-class program management.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of dedicated affiliate marketing experience, preferably within an agency environment.

• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing performance-based affiliate programs that drive measurable revenue.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to influence C-suite clients and executives with data-driven strategy.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills,

• Expertise with major affiliate marketing platforms (e.g., Impact, Rakuten, CJ).

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client programs and deadlines simultaneously.

Benefits and Perks We Provide

• Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA.

• Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 14 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.

• Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.

• Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.

• Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.

• Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.

• Continuing Education. Access to monthly team-led webinars, exclusive 829-cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events.

What We Believe

At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Who We Are

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work.

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000

We determine compensation based on experience, demonstrated skills, and current market conditions at the time of hire to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. Actual compensation will depend on experience and may be adjusted based on skills, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and impact of the role.