Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency seeking a highly strategic, seasoned, and results-driven Senior Manager, Affiliate Marketing to join their team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing affiliate marketing strategies, managing affiliate programs, and leading a team of Affiliate Strategists to drive business growth and ensure exceptional service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive affiliate marketing strategies that align with client business goals for revenue growth and customer acquisition
- Manage the full lifecycle of affiliate programs, including partner recruitment, onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing optimization. This involves day-to-day oversight and strategic direction
- Partner closely with leadership across PR, Paid Media, and SEO to integrate affiliate strategies into holistic, full-funnel marketing campaigns
- Analyze affiliate performance data and key metrics to identify trends, conduct forecasting, report on program health, and make data-backed recommendations to improve ROI
- Serve as the primary senior-level strategic consultant and relationship owner for top-tier clients, confidently leading high-stakes presentations, quarterly business reviews, and budget discussions
- Maintain a deep understanding of affiliate networks and platforms including Impact, Rakuten, CJ, Pepperjam/Ascend, and AWIN to ensure best-in-class program management
- Directly manage, mentor, and lead a team of Affiliate Strategists, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning
- Support the affiliate strategy component for new business pitches and proposals, conducting comprehensive, high-level program audits and translating insights into compelling growth narratives
Skills
- 7+ years of affiliate experience - agency experience is required
- Demonstrated success in managing and scaling enterprise-level affiliate programs
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to influence C-suite clients and executives with data-driven strategy
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client programs and deadlines simultaneously
- Deep expertise within major affiliate marketing platforms (e.g., Impact, Rakuten, CJ)
- Mastery of integrated marketing principles and experience integrating Affiliate with PR, influencer and performance marketing strategies
Benefits
- Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA.
- Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 14 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.
- Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
- Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.
- Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.
- Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
- Continuing Education. Access to monthly team-led webinars, exclusive 829-cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events.
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