Affiliate Marketing Manager Jobs
What does a Affiliate Marketing Manager do?
An Affiliate Marketing Manager owns the end-to-end operation of a company's affiliate programme: recruiting new publishers, influencers, and partner sites; negotiating commission structures; and optimising campaigns to hit cost-per-acquisition and revenue targets. Day-to-day they monitor affiliate performance dashboards, approve creatives, troubleshoot tracking issues, and maintain ongoing relationships with top-performing partners. In verticals such as iGaming, Forex, and fintech, they also ensure partners comply with regulatory and brand guidelines while maximising qualified traffic volume.
Key responsibilities
- Recruit, onboard, and activate new affiliate and publisher partners
- Negotiate commission models (CPA, RevShare, hybrid) and manage partner contracts
- Monitor affiliate dashboards to track clicks, conversions, and ROI, optimising underperforming placements
- Manage creative asset delivery and ensure brand and regulatory compliance across partner content
- Build and maintain ongoing relationships with key affiliates through regular communication and performance reviews
- Identify and develop new traffic sources and partnership opportunities in target markets
Skills & tools
How to become a Affiliate Marketing Manager
Education & background
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field, though demonstrated programme management experience and platform proficiency are often weighted equally.
Career path
Junior Affiliate Manager → Affiliate Marketing Manager → Senior Affiliate Manager → Affiliate Team Lead → Head of Affiliates / Partnerships Director
Salary
35% of Affiliate Marketing Manager postings are remote. Remote Affiliate Marketing Manager jobs →
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