Affiliates Manager

Xero

. Own the strategy and day-to-day management of Xero’s global affiliate channel across the Xero and Melio brands .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global affiliate marketing strategies, optimizing campaigns for customer acquisition and lifetime value, and leveraging data analytics for performance measurement. Proficient in building relationships with publishers and stakeholders while utilizing AI-powered tools to enhance channel scalability.

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Affiliate Marketing ExperienceImpact Platform ManagementPartnerStack ManagementTracking And Attribution ExpertiseBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Campaign OptimizationData AnalysisPerformance MeasurementPartner RecruitmentCommercial Target Ownership

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCuriosity About AI

Tools & Technologies

ImpactPartnerStackAI-Powered Tools

Industry Keywords

Affiliate Channel ManagementPublisher PartnershipsIncrementalityAttribution DataMulti-Million-Dollar Budget

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategy and day-to-day management of Xero’s global affiliate channel across the Xero and Melio brands
Manage publisher relationships end to end
Shape campaigns that acquire new customers and optimise toward lifetime value and first-time payers
Manage affiliate programmes using Impact for Xero and PartnerStack for Melio
Manage a multi-million-dollar affiliate channel and deliver measurable returns
Build tools and workflows, including AI-powered tools, to make growth repeatable and scalable
Collaborate with engineers and applied scientists on tracking, attribution, and incrementality
Review performance and attribution data across both programmes and close tracking gaps
Grow and nurture publisher partnerships across Australia, the UK, and the US
Shape the channel roadmap and automation initiatives
Collaborate with product, data science, engineering, brand, and the external affiliate agency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on affiliate marketing experience at scale, from an affiliate network, platform, agency, or client side
Experience running affiliate programmes on platforms such as Impact or PartnerStack, including partner recruitment, optimisation, and reporting
Strong understanding of tracking, attribution, measurement, and incrementality
Ability to work with engineers and data scientists on technical measurement topics
Ability to build relationships with publishers, partners, technical stakeholders, and business stakeholders
Experience owning budgets and commercial targets
Ability to turn data into clear insights demonstrating channel value
Curiosity about AI and experience finding, testing, and rolling out tools that help scale the channel
Eligibility to work in Australia or New Zealand, as applicable to the role location
Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model, combining office and remote work
Regular office boost days for in-person collaboration
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive recruitment process with accommodations or adjustments available
Background checks and employment consideration for future opportunities