Affiliate Manager

Summary

Join Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store, as their Affiliate Marketing Manager for the Middle East & Africa region! In this remote-first, full-time role, you will develop and implement Airalo’s affiliate marketing strategy to drive high-quality user acquisition. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives and contribute to Airalo’s growth as a global leader in instant connectivity. The position requires a strong understanding of digital marketing, data analysis, and affiliate marketing platforms. Benefits include health insurance, a work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness and learning credits, and an annual company retreat.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A growth mindset and data-driven decision-making approach
• 4+ years of experience in growth marketing (with a focus on affiliate marketing)
• Proven track record of managing affiliate program(s)
• Familiarity with and experience managing one or more affiliate marketing platforms like Impact, Partnerize, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, Refersion etc
• Strong understanding of digital marketing strategy
• Experience in data analysis on different platforms (e.g. Google Analytics, Adjust, Tableau, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and at least one non-English language from the region

Responsibilities

• Lead the affiliate marketing strategy for the MEA region, driving high-quality user acquisition and revenue growth
• Own the execution of affiliate campaigns, from ideation through implementation and performance analysis
• Work closely with our Growth Director, Affiliates and other team members in the department
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new affiliates to increase reach and drive user acquisition across the region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key affiliate partners, ensuring ongoing performance and growth
• Collaborate with local teams to ensure regional strategies are tailored to market-specific needs, including local content, offers, and promotional strategies
• Conduct regular performance reviews and report to senior management on the status of affiliate campaigns
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations in affiliate marketing, constantly iterating and experimenting with new strategies
• Leverage user and partner insights to refine the affiliate strategy and contribute to product and service improvements
• Maintain clear communication with affiliates, keeping them updated on offers, brand guidelines, and key promotions
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize affiliate campaign performance, identifying key trends, areas for improvement, and new growth opportunities
• Take part in the whole growth experimentation cycle - from ideation through implementation and analysis
• Fulfill the quarterly strategy by owning tactics, campaigns, initiatives, and experiments for the affiliate channel
• Improve acquisition efficiency and maximize the contribution of affiliates as a channel by monitoring and optimizing conversion funnels
• Constantly analyze, experiment, and iterate to improve performance and uncover new opportunities
• Being creative and always thinking about ways to grow and reach our OKRs
• Working closely with other departments to gather insights from our users and partners to suggest improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or familiarity with statistics and data analysis
• Prior experience in the tech, telecommunications or eCommerce industry
• Certificates and courses in digital marketing and research methods
• Knowledge of eSIM and GSMA-related technologies and services
• Proficiency and practical experience in AI to enhance the ability to leverage innovative technologies in fostering and managing strategic alliances

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Work-from-anywhere stipend
• Annual wellness & learning credits
• Annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination