Senior Associate, Affiliates

Merkle Italia; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Flexible paid time off

15+ paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu X in the United States (Remote - New Jersey) seeks a Senior Associate to join the Affiliate & Performance Partnerships team. You will support execution of affiliate programs, manage relationships with clients and partners, and help plan campaigns across Paid Search, SEO, Social, and Retail Media.

You will learn and contribute to KPI delivery, handle daily account activity, and use analytics tools like Google Analytics and Tableau to drive optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in affiliate or partner marketing.
• Experience contributing to revenue growth while maintaining ROAS goals.
• Familiarity with CPA optimization and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of affiliate and performance programs across industries.
• Participate in client meetings and report on campaign performance.
• Collaborate with teams across Paid Search, SEO, Social, and Retail Media.
• Manage daily account activity, placement bookings, and onboarding/offboarding.
• Analyze reports and support optimization to hit KPI targets.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Performance partnerships

Account management

Data analysis

Client services

Google Analytics

Tableau

Adobe Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing or related field

Tools

Impact.com

Partnerize

CJ

Rakuten Advertising

Forensiq

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our amazing Affiliate team! As a Senior Associate, Affiliate & Performance Partnerships, you will receive on-the-job training and development in the affiliate marketing landscape, partnership strategies, campaign management, client services, ad trafficking, data analysis, and communications. This role reports to a Senior Manager, Associate Director, or Director.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities A Senior Associate, Affiliate & Performance Partnerships is responsible for supporting the execution of affiliate and performance partnership marketing programs across a variety of industries and service platforms. External Relationship Management: Participate in client meetings and contribute to agenda development, reporting, and audit presentations. Contribute well-supported ideas and recommendations to strategic planning discussions. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams. Strategic Focus: Work closely with Affiliate team members and collaborate across performance marketing channels, including Paid Search, SEO, Social, and Retail Media, to support integrated marketing plans. Develop an understanding of how the Affiliate channel contributes to broader digital performance marketing strategies and how it differs from other channels. Quickly learn client business objectives and contribute to achieving campaign goals and KPI deliverables. Collaborate effectively with team members to deliver successful outcomes. Execute placement bookings, reporting, text-link implementation, and partner onboarding and offboarding activities. Delivery: Support the planning and execution of affiliate campaigns, including daily account management, account growth initiatives, project organization, and internal and external communications. Audit, review, and analyze reports and support optimization efforts to achieve campaign objectives and performance goals. Contribute to revenue growth in alignment with client KPIs, objectives, and approved strategies. Leverage data and technology to identify solutions, answer business questions, and improve campaign performance. Experience with platforms such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, LiftLab, and Tableau is a plus.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing or related field 1-3 years of experience in affiliate or partner marketing within a performance marketing agency, affiliate or partnership network, influencer marketing environment, or in-house brand team. 2 years of experience in Affiliate Marketing, Performance Partnerships, Performance PR, Influencer Marketing, Affiliate Network Management (Impact.com and Rakuten Advertising), or a related field. Experience contributing to revenue growth while maintaining ROAS goals in retail or subscription-based ecommerce environments. Working knowledge of one or more affiliate platforms, including Impact.com, Partnerize, CJ, or Rakuten Affiliate Network (RAN). Experience with Forensiq is a plus. Ability to manage complex data sets and invoicing processes with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong attention to detail in areas such as creative approvals, budgeting, contracting, and campaign execution. Demonstrated interest in affiliate and partnership marketing. Willingness to learn, adapt, and develop new skills in a dynamic environment. Ability to learn new technologies, industries, and guidelines effectively and apply that knowledge to support business objectives. Familiarity with CPA optimization strategies, publisher negotiations, benchmarking, and performance reporting, including metrics such as lead generation, return on ad spend (ROAS), accounts opened, and cost per acquisition (CPA). Interest in the Financial Services sector, including banking, money transfer, lead generation programs, subscription-based business models, and content syndication partnerships. Interest in leveraging content to drive revenue growth and brand awareness.

Location

Location: USA - Remote - New Jersey

Brand

Brand: Dentsu X

Time Type

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type

Contract Type: Permanent

Equal Employment Opportunities

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation

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Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 -$65,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

About dentsu

About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We're leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work