Partnerships Manager – Affiliate

Reward Gateway

. Manage a portfolio of Emerging Affiliate Merchant Partners .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePlovdiv • BulgariaMid-LevelSenior💰 €16,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing affiliate marketing partnerships, optimizing commission arrangements, and executing marketing strategies to drive commercial success. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills are essential for engaging with merchant partners and maximizing investment opportunities.

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Affiliate Marketing ExperienceNegotiation SkillsRelationship ManagementData InterpretationTime Management

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Hard Skills

Affiliate Program ManagementCommission OptimizationPerformance AnalysisMarketing Strategy ExecutionSubscription Renewal Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

Affiliate Network Platforms

Industry Keywords

Emerging Affiliate Merchant PartnersCommercial DealsMedia SpendMerchant Value PropositionPerformance Check-ins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of Emerging Affiliate Merchant Partners
Negotiate strong offers that appeal to the audience while maximising commercial returns
Secure subscription renewals and media spend
Optimise commission arrangements
Manage day-to-day relationships with existing merchant partners through frequent contact and performance check-ins
Create and execute media opportunities within the partner portfolio
Identify commission-based and/or hybrid commercial deals
Retain and renew annual subscriptions of retail partners by positioning the Merchant Value Proposition
Communicate and present to retail partners and affiliate networks
Collaborate with partners to design and execute marketing plans
Engage partners with marketing opportunities to maximise investment
Create quarterly performance overviews, conduct gap analyses, and identify growth opportunities
Propose process improvements and solutions for pain points
Escalate feedback and queries from client- and customer-facing teams
Raise issues directly with merchant partners or affiliate network contacts
Contribute to Reward Gateway | Edenred’s employee engagement platform, which delivers offers, cashback, and discounts through employer portals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in affiliate marketing and partnerships – either at a publisher, network or agency is beneficial
Proven track record of managing and growing affiliate programmes
Knowledge of affiliate network platforms and working with both networks and agencies to optimise performance
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills both internally and externally
Ability to interpret data and translate insights into action plans and strategies
Excellent task and time management with a proactive approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Screening call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team
First stage in-person interview and task with Head of Merchant Partnerships Emerging
Final virtual interview with current Head of Merchant Partnerships – Emerging and UK Merchant Director
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Employee benefits and rewards referenced at rg.co/lifeatrg