Strategic Affiliate Marketing Account Specialist

Rakuten Advertising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching

PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Rakuten Advertising in Chicago seeks an Account Specialist to support the day-to-day execution of client affiliate marketing programs, collaborating closely with Account Managers, clients and publisher partners to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality service.

In this role you will support client accounts in the finance vertical, help implement marketing strategies that expand market reach, increase publisher engagement, and maximize digital marketing investments.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience (e.g., client services, digital marketing, affiliate marketing, or related).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of coordination between publishers, advertisers, Account Managers, and clients.
• Update client offers, creative assets, and program communications as needed.
• Audit creative and placements based on account team and/or client requirements.

Skills

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Rakuten tools

Job description

Rakuten Advertising in Chicago seeks an Account Specialist to support the day-to-day execution of client affiliate marketing programs, collaborating closely with Account Managers, clients and publisher partners to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality service.

In this role you will support client accounts in the finance vertical, help implement marketing strategies that expand market reach, increase publisher engagement, and maximize digital marketing investments.