Manager, Affiliate

New Engen; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Unlimited PTO + company holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

New Engen is seeking a driven Affiliate Marketing Lead to manage day-to-day affiliate programs and client partnerships. You will guide optimization efforts, recruit new partners, and build growth roadmaps aligned with client goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, clear communication, and cross-team collaboration to deliver measurable results. Hybrid role based in Seattle or NYC with in-office days, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to mentor junior team

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in affiliate, partner, or performance marketing, ideally within an agency or client-services environment.
• Experience owning day-to-day client relationships and leading client conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present recommendations and performance insights clearly.
• Strategic, data-driven mindset and translating performance results into actionable steps.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple clients and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of affiliate and partner programs and act as primary client contact.
• Develop growth roadmaps and expand programs through new partnerships and strategies.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage affiliates and partners to boost performance.
• Monitor pacing and performance; recommend optimizations to scale high-value relationships.
• Own monthly reporting and translate data into insights for clients.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Client relationships

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Job description

WHY NEW ENGEN?

At New Engen, we help brands grow—not just bigger, but smarter. We're a digital marketing agency built to drive meaningful impact across the entire customer journey, blending media, creative, analytics, influencer, and retail strategies into performance-driven campaigns. Some clients partner with us through long-term agency relationships. Others tap into specialized solutions—like Donut Studios, our in-house creative studio for platform-native and short-form content, or Acorn Creator Suite, our influencer marketing solution built for retail impact. While each solution brings its own focus and flavor, they're all part of how we deliver for our clients, together, as one team. We're a collaborative group of strategists, creatives, analysts, and makers who are all in on helping brands—and each other—thrive. We work hard, stay humble, and build with purpose.

What You'll Do

Lead Affiliate Programs and Client Partnerships

Own the day-to-day management of affiliate and partner marketing programs, serving as a primary point of contact for clients. Guide clients and partners through planning, execution, and optimization while building trusted relationships through clear communication and thoughtful, performance-focused recommendations.

Develop Affiliate Growth Strategies

Create strategic roadmaps that align affiliate initiatives with client goals and broader business objectives. Identify opportunities to expand programs through new partnerships, placements, and promotional strategies that increase reach and drive measurable growth.

Recruit and Scale Partner Relationships

Source, recruit, and onboard new affiliates and strategic partners to strengthen program performance. Evaluate partner fit, test new opportunities, and cultivate high-value relationships that contribute to long-term program success.

Drive Performance and Optimization

Monitor program pacing and performance across partners, placements, and offers. Analyze results to uncover optimization opportunities and recommend adjustments that improve efficiency, scale high-performing relationships, and maximize return.

Lead Reporting and Performance Insights

Own monthly reporting and performance reviews, translating program data into clear insights and actionable next steps. Help clients understand what is driving results and where new opportunities exist for growth.

Ensure Program Execution and Compliance

Oversee affiliate network setup, campaign compliance, and platform best practices to ensure programs run smoothly. Maintain strong operational rigor while partnering with internal teams to support seamless execution across campaigns.

Support Team Development and Collaboration

Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and performance support to junior team members, which may include managing a direct report. Foster collaboration across internal teams and help maintain strong communication, shared insights, and consistent execution standards.

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in affiliate, partner, or performance marketing, ideally within an agency or client-services environment.
• Experience owning day-to-day client relationships and confidently leading client conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present recommendations and performance insights clearly.
• A strategic, data-driven mindset and the ability to translate performance results into actionable next steps.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and analysis.
• Experience creating client-facing presentations in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a strong sense of curiosity and accountability.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing affiliate practice.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members, with readiness to take on formal people-management responsibilities.
• Location requirement: This is a hybrid role based in Seattle or Union Square (NYC), with ~2 days/week in-office.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexible hours
• Unlimited PTO + company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave & family support
• Pet care perks & insurance
• Learning & career development programs
• Commuter & transit benefits
• Exclusive employee discounts

Salary Range: $80,000-95,000 USD annual

Compensation for each opportunity is determined based on the applicable labor market, the scope and structure of the role or engagement, and the individual’s qualifications and experience.

New Engen is proud to have offices in Seattle, New York, and Northwest Arkansas, each one anchoring teams that drive creativity, collaboration, and culture. But great work isn't limited to those zip codes. We also support a distributed team of remote employees across the country, giving people the flexibility to do their best work wherever they are.

We currently hire full-time employees in the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.