Sr Media Specialist, Affiliates-REMOTE

Designer Brands; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail footwear is seeking an experienced Affiliate Marketing Manager. This role offers opportunities for remote work and career advancement, with a focus on driving affiliate strategies and managing impactful relationships with partners. Candidates should possess substantial marketing experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts on footwear and accessories

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Free virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in digital media or retail marketing.
• At least 2+ years managing a mature affiliate program.
• Proven experience with affiliate platforms, particularly Impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute affiliate strategies aligned with brand and business goals.
• Guide and mentor an external agency team for smooth daily operations.
• Report on performance metrics, translating data into actionable insights.

Skills

Digital media

Retail marketing

Affiliate management

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field

Tools

Affiliate platforms (Impact)

Job description

Employer Industry: Retail Footwear

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Hybrid and remote work opportunities for flexibility
- Comprehensive benefits package including free virtual healthcare and robust family/fertility benefits
- Discounts on footwear and accessories across the employer's family of brands
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and inclusivity

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Design and execute affiliate strategies aligned with brand and business goals
- Guide and mentor an external agency team for smooth daily operations
- Report on performance metrics, translating data into actionable insights
- Identify, onboard, and nurture relationships with new affiliate partners
- Own the affiliate management platform, overseeing reporting and commission setup

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Minimum 5+ years in digital media or retail marketing
- At least 2+ years managing a mature affiliate program
- Proven experience with affiliate platforms, particularly Impact
- Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Deep understanding of various affiliate partner types, including loyalty/cashback and influencer
- Experience with influencer networks like LTK and Collective Voice
- Familiarity with cashback platforms such as Rakuten and Capital One
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships in a remote-first environment

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