Account Manager, Affiliate Marketing

Summary

Join Acceleration Partners as an Account Manager in Affiliate Marketing, a fully remote role with some travel required. You will manage client relationships, affiliate marketing campaigns, and collaborate with senior leaders on strategic development and execution. Responsibilities include data analysis, strategic recommendations, partner management, and operational execution. You will also mentor junior team members. Success will be measured by client KPI attainment, satisfaction scores, and program performance. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing experience
• Direct affiliate marketing experience (agency, in-house, or network) required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable analyzing data

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Relationship Building
• Collaborate closely with Account Directors and/or Senior Account Managers to cultivate strong client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality outputs
• Lead discussions on partnership opportunities in meetings and calls, using data insights to pitch innovations and align strategies with client business objectives
• Proactively contribute to client engagement by managing the day-to-day execution of campaigns, ensuring smooth operations and assisting senior team members in maintaining and enhancing client relationships
• Data Analytics & Strategic Recommendations
• Analyze performance data to generate actionable insights that drive client strategy and campaign optimizations
• Demonstrate the ability to forecast effectively, using data to predict trends and inform client decision-making
• Present data-driven recommendations to ensure alignment between client KPIs and broader business goals
• Campaign & Strategic Partner Management
• Focus on nurturing and managing relationships with key partners to ensure alignment with client objectives, emphasizing long-term partnership success
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and discover new partners, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends
• Proactively suggest new ideas and approaches that contribute to client success and long-term growth
• Operational Execution & Tactical Adjustments
• Execute affiliate marketing strategies across multiple accounts, ensuring they are aligned with client objectives and driving measurable outcomes
• Continuously monitor portfolio performance and adjust tactics to optimize client success
• Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development
• Mentor Associate Account Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and strategic execution
• Delegate tasks effectively, promoting efficiency and professional development across the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Affiliate Networks (e.g., ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact) is a plus
• Strong sense of curiosity
• Critical thinker
• Confident and comfortable being uncomfortable
• Flexible, resilient, coachable
• Relationship and service oriented
• Proactive and outcome oriented
• Strong work ethic and personal standards

Benefits

• 100% remote work for everyone
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (with opt-out benefits)
• 401K with matching
• Open Paid Time Off
• Summer & Holiday company-wide shut-down weeks in July and December
• Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
• Focus Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances
• Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!