Senior Affiliate Marketing Specialist

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywoodbets in Durban is seeking a Senior Affiliate Marketing Specialist to lead affiliate account management and grow the Hollywoodbets Affiliate Program. You will oversee active affiliates, retain and reactivate dormant partners, and collaborate with internal teams to optimize campaigns.

You will manage a portfolio, identify new partnerships, onboard partners monthly, and report on performance metrics while staying ahead of industry trends to enhance program results.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in the digital marketing industry.
• Diploma preferably in Marketing, Communication or a related field (Preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated portfolio of affiliates, ensuring access to the latest marketing materials, promotional offers, and program updates.
• Proactively identify and reach out to dormant affiliates, re-engaging them and re-activating participation in the program.
• Maintain a weekly call cycle for your affiliate base and report weekly on the call cycle.
• Provide affiliates with insights from campaigns, creatives used and reports from the affiliate program.
• Present bi-weekly updates to the affiliate team on improvements and challenges.
• Conduct site audits for new affiliate applications, verifying traffic sources and audience relevance.
• Identify new affiliate partnership opportunities aligned with Hollywoodbets' goals (guided by seniors).
• Onboard new partners monthly to the affiliate program.
• Monitor affiliate performance metrics and generate reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in affiliate marketing and recommend strategies.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to affiliate partners.
• Assist with marketing materials tailored for affiliate partners (banners, landing pages).
• Maintain accurate records of all affiliate activity and performance data.

Skills

Digital marketing experience

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Social media & programmatic

Education

Diploma in Marketing/Communication or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Affiliate Marketing Specialist to join our team in Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
The Senior Affiliate Marketing Specialist will be responsible for affiliate account management. They will play a vital role in growing the Hollywoodbets Affiliate Program, by overseeing active affiliates and retaining and reactivating the dormant affiliate base.

With Hollywoodbets You Will

Innovate and create as part of a like‑minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast‑paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• 2 -3 years’ experience in the digital marketing industry

Bonus To Have

• Diploma preferably in Marketing, Communication or a related field (Preferred)

What You’ll Do For The Brand

Operational

• Manage a designated portfolio of affiliates, ensuring they have access to the latest marketing materials, promotional offers, and program updates.
• Proactively identify and reach out to dormant affiliates, implementing strategies to re‑engage them and re‑activate their participation in the program.
• Maintain a weekly call cycle for your allocated affiliate base and report weekly on the call cycle
• Provide affiliates with insights from campaigns, creatives used and reports from the affiliate program.
• Present bi‑weekly to the affiliate team updates, improvements and challenges faced within your portfolio.
• Conduct thorough site audits for all new affiliate applications, verifying traffic sources, target audience relevance, and adherence to Hollywoodbets' affiliate marketing guidelines.
• Research and identify new affiliate partnership opportunities that align with Hollywoodbets' target audience and marketing goals (working under the guidance of senior specialists).
• Onboard new partners monthly to the affiliate program.
• Monitor affiliate performance metrics (registrations, FTDs, clicks, conversions) and generate reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends and best practices in affiliate marketing, recommending new strategies and tactics to enhance program performance.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to our affiliate partners, addressing their inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with the creation of marketing materials (banners, landing pages) specifically tailored for affiliate partners (may involve collaboration with the design team).
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all affiliate activity and performance data.

Other

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong Project Management and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter and work well within a team environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and build client and team relationships.
• Able to succeed in and enjoy a fast‑paced, quick‑witted environment.
• Knowledge of digital marketing across social, display, and programmatic platforms.
• Knowledge of Affiliate marketing
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Reporting
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication

Qualifications

• Diploma preferably in Marketing, Communication or a related field (Preferred)
• 2 -3 years’ experience in the digital marketing industry