Associate Director, Affiliates

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. Manage affiliate and creator partnership marketing programs for clients .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $82,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing affiliate and partnership marketing programs, with a strong focus on performance marketing and data-driven strategies. Proven ability to build client relationships, lead teams, and optimize campaigns to achieve business objectives.

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Affiliate Marketing ManagementPerformance Marketing StrategyClient Relationship ManagementData Analysis and ReportingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Affiliate MarketingPerformance MarketingLead GenerationCustomer AcquisitionCampaign OptimizationData AnalysisExcel ProficiencyCPL Campaign ManagementCPA Campaign ManagementCPC Campaign Management

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Impact.comPartnerizeCJ AffiliateAWINRakuten Advertising

Industry Keywords

Travel IndustryHospitality IndustryAffiliate PartnershipsCompetitive AnalysisDigital Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage affiliate and creator partnership marketing programs for clients
Lead day-to-day strategy and provide guidance and support to junior team members
Build and maintain client relationships
Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for client questions, requests, and program updates
Develop understanding of client brands, business objectives, and competitive landscapes
Lead and participate in client meetings, presentations, and business reviews
Provide data-driven strategic recommendations
Collaborate with Affiliate teams, Client Services, Planning, Paid Search, SEO, Paid Social, Programmatic, Social Commerce, and Retail Media teams
Develop and execute affiliate strategies aligned with broader digital marketing objectives
Monitor campaign performance and adjust plans as business needs, budgets, and objectives evolve
Plan, execute, and manage affiliate partnership campaigns, including account setup, network implementation, partner development, budget allocation, and pacing
Analyze campaign performance and lead optimization efforts
Manage programs against KPIs and performance goals
Use data, technology, and reporting tools to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues, and drive program growth
Conduct industry research, competitive analyses, and program audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
7+ years of experience in affiliate, creator and partnership marketing, performance marketing, or a related field
Experience within the travel, hospitality, or related industries
Experience managing performance-based marketing programs focused on lead generation, customer acquisition, bookings, reservations, completed stays, subscriptions, or similar conversion-based objectives
Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel and performance reporting tools
Experience with affiliate platforms including Impact.com, Partnerize, CJ Affiliate, AWIN, or Rakuten Advertising
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience working with diverse affiliate, publisher, and partner relationships
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Experience managing complex datasets, reporting processes, and invoicing activities
Experience managing CPL, CPA, and CPC campaigns
Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements aligned with client goals and business objectives
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Interest in affiliate and partnership marketing and staying informed on industry trends and best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Applicable state and local employee leave benefits