Marketing Manager [AQ-26146]

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading global consumer brand company to drive creator affiliate excellence and revenue growth. You will shape the future of creator commerce, recruiting and activating creators, optimizing performance, and translating insights into action across a diverse portfolio of brands.

Join a fast-paced, impact-driven environment where your expertise in creator partnerships and data-driven decision making directly fuels business growth and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of influencer/creator marketing experience with a strong affiliate focus.
• Proven track record managing revenue-producing creator programs, distinct from brand awareness campaigns.
• Experience recruiting, activating, and fostering relationships with creators and influencers.
• Strong ability to analyze affiliate performance data and translate insights into strategic actions.

Responsibilities

• Grow creator affiliate partnerships and revenue across a diverse portfolio of consumer brands.
• Oversee and manage all creator affiliate activities on leading platforms, ensuring peak performance.
• Lead the lifecycle of creator engagement from recruitment to onboarding, activation and re-engagement.
• Cultivate direct communication channels and lasting relationships with key creators.
• Analyze affiliate performance to identify optimization opportunities and guidance.
• Develop strategic recommendations from market trends and creator analytics.
• Collaborate with external agency partners to ensure execution and accountability of initiatives.
• Support the creator affiliate strategy across a diverse brand portfolio.

Skills

Influencer marketing

Affiliate marketing

Revenue growth strategy

Relationship building

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

ShopMy

LTK

Impact

Rakuten

CJ Affiliate

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading global consumer brand company celebrated for its innovative approach and significant influence across a portfolio of renowned lifestyle brands. This organization is at the forefront of shaping modern consumer experiences, driven by a relentless commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking digital strategy. By joining this dynamic environment, you will work alongside Aquent and our client to directly influence the future of commerce and brand engagement, making a tangible impact on the success of global initiatives.

Are you ready to revolutionize the digital marketing ecosystem for some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands? We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic professional to step into a pivotal role, directly impacting tangible business growth by translating creator influence into substantial revenue. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of creator commerce, fostering powerful connections within the creator economy and leading the charge in optimizing creator affiliate programs across a diverse portfolio. Your work will directly drive business growth, bridging the gap between brand engagement and measurable revenue.

What You’ll Do

• Drive substantial growth in creator affiliate partnerships and directly attributable revenue across a diverse portfolio of consumer brands.
• Oversee and manage all creator affiliate activities on leading platforms, ensuring peak performance and strategic alignment.
• Lead the full lifecycle of creator engagement, from strategic recruitment and seamless onboarding to dynamic activation and effective re-engagement initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong direct communication channels and enduring relationships with key creators.
• Continuously monitor and analyze affiliate performance, identifying key insights and opportunities for optimization to maximize results and achieve ambitious goals.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations based on in-depth market trends and comprehensive creator performance analytics.
• Collaborate closely with external agency partners to ensure seamless execution and robust accountability of all program initiatives.
• Support the overarching creator affiliate strategy for a diverse and impactful portfolio of consumer brands.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• 5+ years of dedicated influencer/creator marketing experience, with a significant and demonstrable focus on affiliate marketing.
• Proven track record of successfully managing revenue-producing creator/affiliate programs, clearly distinct from brand awareness campaigns.
• Hands-on expertise with leading creator commerce platforms such as ShopMy and LTK.
• Extensive experience in recruiting, activating, and fostering strong, productive relationships with creators and influencers.
• Deep understanding of the evolving affiliate marketing and creator commerce landscapes.
• Demonstrated ability to meticulously analyze affiliate performance data and translate complex insights into actionable, strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple brands and competing priorities simultaneously, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills to effectively drive consensus and action across diverse teams.

Bonus Points

• Experience managing affiliate marketing budgets, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation.
• Familiarity with additional affiliate platforms such as Impact, Rakuten, or CJ Affiliate.
• An existing robust network of creator/influencer relationships within the affiliate space.
• Background within the fashion retail, apparel, or beauty industries.

Client Description

Global retail company specializing in apparel and accessories. The company focuses on casual, stylish, and affordable fashion, catering to a broad customer base. With an emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and digital transformation, our client continues to evolve its business to meet changing consumer needs.