Remote Account Director, Partner Marketing & Growth

Hamster Garage; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamster Garage is expanding and seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships and strategy in affiliate marketing. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, guiding junior staff, and driving account growth with a data-driven approach.

The position is based in Chicago, with openness to remote hires, offering exposure to top-tier brands and cross-functional collaboration with the COO and CEO across multiple touchpoints.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in affiliate marketing with recognizable brands.
• Experience with third-party affiliate networks (Impact, CJ, ShareASale, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coordinating via email and calls.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Proven project management with multi-account delivery.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead client strategy and relationship management across accounts.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics (ROI, ROAS, conversions) and optimize.
• Identify upsell opportunities and revenue growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee account teams to achieve goals.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations with strategic recommendations.
• Manage budgets, monthly reports, and narratives for client portfolios.
• Own the performance bonus calculation for client invoicing.
• Support operations and sales initiatives as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Data analytics

Excel

PowerPoint/Canva

Communication

KPI tracking

Team leadership

Tools

Impact

CJ

ShareASale

Job description

Hamster Garage is expanding and seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships and strategy in affiliate marketing. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, guiding junior staff, and driving account growth with a data-driven approach.

The position is based in Chicago, with openness to remote hires, offering exposure to top-tier brands and cross-functional collaboration with the COO and CEO across multiple touchpoints.