Affiliate Specialist

Remote Choice; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global learning brand based in South Africa is seeking a motivated Affiliate Specialist to join their remote team. This role involves sourcing and onboarding referral partners, conducting outreach across various platforms, and nurturing long-term relationships to drive revenue growth. Ideal for someone enthusiastic about community engagement with strong organizational skills. You will contribute to shaping a fast-growing network, making a significant impact on the organization's mission of empowering team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume outreach with a sales mindset.
• Resilience in relationship building and community engagement.
• Comfortable networking in digital spaces like LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Source and onboard individual referrers to expand the network.
• Conduct outbound outreach to build a strong referral pipeline.
• Nurture long-term relationships through consistent communication.
• Create scalable playbooks for messaging and follow-ups.
• Ensure accurate tracking of referrals and timely payouts.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales for aligned messaging.

Skills

Sales-oriented mindset

Natural relationship-building abilities

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Digital networking proficiency

Job description

Affiliate Specialist (Remote) – Join a Fast-Growing Global Learning & Development Brand

About Us

Our client has a specialized team dedicated to improving B2B business services by linking companies with top global experts.

Their mission is to empower organizations to develop and inspire their teams through captivating, story-driven sessions that promote learning and growth.

They work with world-class speakers, facilitators, and thought leaders to deliver engaging experiences that help businesses educate, motivate, and connect their people.

As the company continues to scale, they are building a thriving community of referral partners—and that's where you come in.

The Role : Affiliate Specialist

We are seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Affiliate Specialist to join our client's growing team.

This full-time, remote role is ideal for someone at a junior to mid-level stage in their career who thrives in community building, enjoys outreach, and is excited about contributing directly to revenue growth.

You will play a key role in expanding their network of referral partners across the events ecosystem and adjacent industries.

This is a chance to join a dynamic organisation where your ideas matter, your work has real impact, and you'll help shape a fast-growing program from the ground up.

What You'll Do

• Source, identify, and onboard individual referrers—including freelance and in-house event planners, executive assistants, event professionals, and speakers.
• Run consistent outbound outreach across LinkedIn, email, phone, and online communities to build a strong pipeline of referral partners.
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships through regular, valuable communication—sharing trends, opportunities, and updates.
• Create simple, scalable playbooks for messaging, follow-ups, content, and activation campaigns.
• Oversee referral tracking, ensuring accurate attribution and timely payouts.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to align messaging and build helpful enablement materials for referrers.
• Leverage speaker relationships, encouraging talent to share booking links and recommendations within their networks.

What You Bring

• A sales-oriented mindset with resilience and confidence in high-volume outreach.
• Natural relationship-building abilities and a passion for building engaged communities.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and a metrics-driven approach.
• Comfortable prospecting and networking in digital spaces—from LinkedIn to niche communities.
• Experience in the events industry is a plus, but not required.

Success Looks Like

• Growing the number of active referral partners.
• Increasing the volume and value of qualified referred briefs / bookings.
• Improving conversion and repeat referral rates.
• Ensuring reliable attribution, smooth processes, and timely payouts.

You’ll Be Supported By

Direct reporting to the Head of Marketing.

Existing core systems, with room for you to refine language, cadences, and outreach strategies.

Access to marketing, performance operations, and strategic support.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• You'll own a high-impact growth channel from early stages.
• You’ll work in a mission-driven business, shaping the future of team learning and development.
• You’ll collaborate with a global network of top experts, speakers, and thought leaders.
• Remote-first culture with a strong sense of autonomy and contribution.