Affiliate Marketing Manager

Recruit Digital; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Affiliate Marketing Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years in the online gaming industry and a strong grasp of performance marketing. Responsibilities include onboarding partners, negotiating deals, and reporting on campaign performance. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment where creativity and collaboration matter. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in the online gaming industry, preferably in an affiliate management role.
• Self-sufficient approach to working autonomy and decisiveness are expected.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify target cohorts using various tools and resources.
• Define strategies and tactics to recruit and onboard new partners efficiently.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics.

Skills

Affiliate management

Performance-based marketing

Data analysis

Negotiation

MS Excel proficiency

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Tracking tools (e.g., cookies, postbacks)

Job description

Salary : R 65 000,00 to R 80 000,00 monthly CTC (depending on experience)

Location : Cape Town (hybrid – 3 x per week in-office)

Overview

A global, award-winning agency is seeking an Affiliate Marketing Manager to join a growing team across a diverse and exciting portfolio of international brands. Known for crafting emotionally intelligent campaigns and digital experiences that matter, this organization offers a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative culture where the best ideas win.

This is a key role for an experienced individual with the attitude, aptitude, and agility to make a difference. You’ll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, sourcing leads, closing financially sound deals, and managing affiliates and campaigns from start to finish. If you are passionate about performance-based marketing, inspired by innovation, and ready to take a high level of ownership and accountability, this role is for you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and identify target cohorts using various tools and resources.
• Define strategies and tactics to recruit and onboard new partners efficiently and effectively.
• Negotiate mutually beneficial deals with partners to satisfy business targets and requirements.
• Engage with internal resources to ensure necessary acquisition and conversion funnels are created, tested, and implemented.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including Return on Investment, Conversion Rates, Acquisition, Attrition, and Retention.
• Optimize existing deals on an ongoing basis to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain solid affiliate and partner relationships.
• Communicate issues and performance summaries effectively to colleagues, peers, and managers.
• Create, compile, and present pertinent reports for senior management, executive management, and the board when required.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in the online gaming industry, preferably in an affiliate management role.
• Self-sufficient approach to working autonomy and decisiveness are expected.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of core business metrics and KPIs.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and present data and results in engaging and meaningful ways.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and / or projects simultaneously.
• Solid experience and knowledge of online tracking (cookies, HTML tags, postbacks, dynamic parameters, etc.).
• Experience with various online resources and tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs, VPN tools, Whois, etc.) is advantageous.
• Travel may be required to attend conferences or meetings approximately 2-3 weeks per year.