Account Manager, Affiliate

Summary

Join Kinesso, a technology-driven performance marketing agency, as an Account Manager supporting a client in the Pacific Standard Time zone. You will report to the VP of Partnerships and Affiliate Outcomes and collaborate with a Sr. Associate. This role requires managing affiliate/partnership programs for Fortune 1000 companies, delivering results through innovative ideas, and overseeing program performance. Responsibilities include launching new affiliate programs, explaining technical aspects to clients, managing budgets and reporting, leading partner recruitment, and presenting performance data. The ideal candidate possesses strong client management skills, a passion for emerging media, and experience with affiliate platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years’ experience within either an Affiliate technology, or Affiliate agency environment
• Experience working with top-tier brands across multiple markets
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and comprehension skills
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating and delegating to teammates in multiple locales
• Proficient in managing multiple projects – ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize and structure workload
• Passion and strong proficiency for emerging media, digital trends, the digital marketplace in general and best practices
• Experience with one or more affiliate platforms including ShareASale, Awin, Impact, CJ and Partnerize; any certifications are a plus
• Adept at leveraging these platforms to drive performance and achieve client goals
• Strong understanding of the affiliate marketing ecosystem, including publisher relationships, campaign analytics, and performance optimization
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within an agency setting, delivering results for diverse clients through strategic planning and execution
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with the team
• Ability to collaborate and work within a fast-paced environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Deliver results for clients by proposing fresh out-of-the-box ideas, effectively managing key client objectives, partner relations and monitoring program performance
• Support the launch of new affiliate programs from project plan development to achieving all milestones
• Technically and in easy-to-understand language explain implementation, link creation, report generation and technology platform use
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting & reporting --- manage client budgeting process, as well as monthly/weekly/daily forecasting and reporting
• Lead strategic partner recruitment and optimization
• Passion for emerging media and the digital marketplace in general – demonstrates interest and initiative to test new partner types and tactics with client input and acceptance
• Effectively communicate performance to the client and wider team with strategic direction for the program; lead the presentation of performance to the client
• Present, justify and advocate for all recommendations to the client
• Provide recommendations for scale and/or efficiency within the affiliate program
• Develop, grow, foster and maintain strong strategic and tactical relationships with existing partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with channel leads across the agency
• Stay up to date on the latest trends within the industry; present new trends and ideas to clients where applicable

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with tools like Asana, SFDC, Hubspot, Tableau and other BI tools is a plus

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plans
• Flex spending
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Employee discount program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid family benefits
• Discretionary time off days
• Company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days
• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award