Manager, Affiliate Marketing

January Digital LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Bi-annual bonus

Hybrid NYC & Dallas offices

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

January Digital LLC in New York and Dallas is seeking an Affiliate Marketing Manager to own day-to-day affiliate programs, balance hands-on execution with strategic growth, and optimize partnerships. You will recruit affiliates, manage platforms, monitor performance, and align activities with client goals.

This hybrid role requires 3-5 years in affiliate marketing, strong analytics, and excellent communication to drive revenue growth and ROI while collaborating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in affiliate marketing or digital media.
• Proven program management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with affiliates.
• Experience with platform management (Impact, Rakuten, CJ, AWIN or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day affiliate program execution, recruitment, onboarding, and platform setup.
• Build and maintain strong affiliate relationships with consistent communication and opportunities.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Support development of affiliate marketing strategies aligned with client goals.
• Oversee reporting deliverables and ensure timely, insightful client updates.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Stay informed on emerging affiliate trends and competitors.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Program management

Relationship management

Analytics

Tools

Impact

Rakuten

CJ

AWIN

Job description

About January Digital

January Digital is the Marketing Leadership Company. We solve business challenges through media excellence, strategic guidance, and actionable analytics. Our agency team handles full funnel media planning, execution, and optimization while our consulting team offers true strategic leadership for building successful marketing agencies. All our work is supported with a strong foundation of data and actionable insights which ensure our clients are as successful as possible.

Location & Work Style

Dallas, Texas | Hybrid

January Digital is committed to providing our employees with flexible work options that allow them to balance their professional and personal responsibilities. As such, we offer a hybrid work policy that allows employees to divide their time between working in the office and working remotely. Under this policy, employees are required to work in either our Dallas or NYC office at least 5 days per month, however you are welcome to come in as often as you'd like! These days will be determined by your manager and/or team.

About January Digital

January Digital is the Marketing Leadership Company. We solve business challenges through media excellence, strategic guidance, and actionable analytics. Our agency team handles full funnel media planning, execution, and optimization while our consulting team offers true strategic leadership for building successful marketing agencies. All our work is supported with a strong foundation of data and actionable insights which ensure our clients are as successful as possible.

As a company, our motto is to build a company that improves the lives of our clients, our people, and the world around us. We support this mission through a number of efforts including our WORKS program. Good Works is our philanthropy program that ensures we have an outsized impact on our surrounding communities through financial and volunteering efforts. Our Well Works program focuses on the mental, physical, and spiritual health of our employees through required minimum PTO, an annual wellness stipend, fully paid health care, fully paid counseling services, extended parental leave, and much more.

Between our work and our culture, January Digital has been recognized more than 125 times, including being named a Best Place to Work by INC four times, Dallas Business Journal three times, one of Ad Age's Best Places to Work 2025, a 2024 NRF Partner of the Year, a seven-time INC 5000 fastest growing company, and numerous awards for our tactical and strategic excellence with innovative partners like Carhartt and Kendra Scott.

About The Role

The Affiliate Marketing Manager will serve as the day-to-day lead for affiliate programs, balancing hands‑on execution with strategic growth responsibilities. This role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented, and analytical individual who can manage and optimize partnerships, support program strategy, and deliver measurable client results. You’ll oversee campaign execution, affiliate recruitment, and platform management, while also collaborating closely with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment with business objectives.

This position is ideal for someone who is ready to take the next step in their affiliate career, growing beyond tactical execution into strategic program management while still being close to the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day affiliate program execution including recruitment, onboarding, platform setup, and campaign optimization.
• Build and maintain strong affiliate relationships through consistent communication, performance insights, and promotional opportunities.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Support development and implementation of affiliate marketing strategies aligned with client goals (revenue growth, ROI, acquisition).
• Execute campaigns incorporating seasonal promotions, product updates, and brand objectives.
• Oversee reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights for clients.
• Monitor commission structures, conversion rates, and partner performance to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive execution across channels.
• Support compliance by monitoring adherence to brand guidelines, platform policies, and industry regulations.
• Stay informed on emerging affiliate trends, technologies, and competitive activity to inform strategy.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in affiliate marketing or digital media, with proven program management success.
• Proven experience in affiliate marketing program management, with a strong understanding of platform management (Impact, Rakuten, CJ, AWIN or similar).
• Experience with transitioning clients off and on Affiliate platforms.
• Demonstrated success in affiliate recruitment, campaign development, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with affiliates and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using analytics tools to track performance and derive actionable insights.
• Ability to manage budgets, monitor performance metrics, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices for affiliate program compliance.
• This role will be key in driving the growth and success of the affiliate program through strategic planning, performance optimization, and strong relationship management.
• Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel between NY & Dallas offices and to client and other company meetings within the U.S., as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and equitable pay, 401k matching, and bi-annual bonus eligibility
• Flexible PTO and Half-Day Fridays
• Philanthropic Efforts and Paid Time Off to Volunteer
• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual Wellness Stipend
• Currently a hybrid work environment with stunning NYC & Dallas offices
• Suite of parental benefits, including generous paid leave, 529 scholarship fund, Milk Stork, and fully stocked mother’s room

The salary range for this role in NYC is $70,000 to $90,000, depending on experience. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes a bi-annual performance bonus, free health insurance, annual wellness stipend, company 401k contribution, & more.