Affiliate Account Manager

Betway Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Betway Africa is seeking a results-driven Affiliate Manager to develop and nurture commercial relationships with affiliates, media groups and partners in the South Africa market.

You will analyze campaigns, report on ROI, plan promotions, and coordinate with Fraud Operations and Creative to ensure seamless delivery while staying aligned with product developments. A strong background in online marketing and sports/betting industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or 2 to 3 years' sales management/relationship management and/or business development experience
• Must have a good grasp of online metrics including key concepts such as CPA, ROI, etc.
• Must have client facing experience, whether in sales and/or account management
• Ability to design and implement strategies for market entry as required
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level and manage a high level of complexity
• Creativity combined with excellent business acumen, to identify or develop viable online marketing strategies
• Demonstrated sports enthusiasm, knowledge and interest across various Sports and Casino categories
• Entrepreneurial-minded
• Commercially-savvy
• Deadline and target driven
• Team player who can work well under pressure
• Strong project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good quantitative and analytical skills to determine appropriate metrics against which each promotion should be measured and perform required analysis
• Strong negotiation and deal closure ability
• Excellent business acumen essential to liaise with clients on an international level
• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial relationships with potential acquisition partners, including affiliates and media groups
• Retention and activation of the dormant base of affiliates
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements with all partners for optimal delivery
• Analysis of campaigns, reporting on ROI and developing strategies to improve it
• Growing and maintaining strong relationships with affiliates through regular communication
• Provide daily feedback to line manager on existing deals and future deals
• Monthly reporting back to team and line manager on account performance
• Plan and organize promotions that encourage affiliates and partners to generate acquisitions
• Manage earnings models and help resolve any affiliate issues/concerns/request
• Coordination of back-end fulfilment with other departments, including Fraud Operations and Creative
• Keep aligned on Country and Product developments
• Drive innovation through new and existing channels
• Networking and attendance at international conferences if opportunity becomes available
• This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

Skills

Sales management

Relationship management

Business development

Negotiation

Analytics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop commercial relationships with potential acquisition partners, including affiliates and media groups.
• Retention and activation of the dormant base of affiliates.
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements with all partners for optimal delivery.
• Analysis of campaigns, reporting on ROI and developing strategies to improve it.
• Growing and maintaining strong relationships with affiliates through regular communication.
• Provide daily feedback to line manager on existing deals and future deals.
• Monthly reporting back to team and line manager on account performance.
• Plan and organize promotions that encourage affiliates and partners to generate acquisitions.
• Manage earnings models and help resolve any affiliate issues/concerns/request.
• Coordination of back-end fulfilment with other departments, including Fraud Operations and Creative.
• Keep aligned on Country and Product developments.
• Drive innovation through new and existing channels.
• Networking and attendance at international conferences if opportunity becomes available.

This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or 2 to 3 years' sales management/relationship management and/or business development experience
• Must have a good grasp of online metrics including key concepts such as CPA, ROI, etc.
• Must have client facing experience, whether in sales and/or account management
• Ability to design and implement strategies for market entry as required
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level and manage a high level of complexity
• Creativity combined with excellent business acumen, to identify or develop viable online marketing strategies
• Demonstrated sports enthusiasm, knowledge and interest across various Sports and Casino categories.
• Entrepreneurial-minded
• Commercially-savvy
• Deadline and target driven
• Team player who can work well under pressure
• Strong project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good quantitative and analytical skills to determine appropriate metrics against which each promotion should be measured and perform required analysis
• Strong negotiation and deal closure ability
• Excellent business acumen essential to liaise with clients on an international level
• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments

Desirable Skills You’ve Got Up Your Sleeve

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
• Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.
• Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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