Remote Affiliate Growth Lead

829 Studios; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work Option

Paid Time Off

401K + Match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Healthcare Plan

Commuter Benefits

Continuing Education

Job summary

829 Studios is seeking a results-oriented Affiliate Specialist to join our team in the United States. You will support affiliate strategists and managers with day-to-day program management and platform oversight, balancing partner recruitment with data attribution and performance enhancements.

You will manage program execution, recruit and nurture partners, analyze performance data, communicate with clients, and maintain expert knowledge of networks like Impact, Rakuten, CJ, Pepperjam/Ascend,

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of affiliate marketing experience, preferably within an agency environment.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing performance-based affiliate programs that drive measurable revenue.
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrating the ability to analyze and present data that informs client strategy
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to explain technical affiliate concepts to stakeholders.
• Relationship-driven, focusing on nurturing and managing key partner relationships to ensure partnership success for both clients and the agency.
• Expertise with major affiliate marketing platforms ("Impact, Rakuten, CJ").
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client programs and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Program Execution: Own the setup, daily management and optimization of affiliate programs, ensuring accuracy, link integrity, tracking accuracy, and offer availability.
• Partner Recruitment & Management: Manage weekly partner recruitment, onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing optimization.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze affiliate performance data and key metrics to identify trends, report on program health, and make data-backed recommendations to improve ROI.
• Client Communication: Serve as the secondary point of contact for clients, adding your expertise to discussions, building strategy, and conducting presentations on program performance and future initiatives.
• 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.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Affiliate Strategists and Managers to ensure seamless operational execution across client accounts.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Data analysis

Client communication

Partnership management

Platform knowledge

Tools

Impact

Rakuten

CJ

Pepperjam/Ascend

AWIN

Job description

829 Studios is seeking a results-oriented Affiliate Specialist to join our team in the United States. You will support affiliate strategists and managers with day-to-day program management and platform oversight, balancing partner recruitment with data attribution and performance enhancements.

You will manage program execution, recruit and nurture partners, analyze performance data, communicate with clients, and maintain expert knowledge of networks like Impact, Rakuten, CJ, Pepperjam/Ascend,