Affiliate Marketing Director

Summary

Join Envision Horizons as our skilled and motivated Affiliate Marketing Director in 2025. You will launch and scale our Amazon Affiliate Marketing Division, developing and executing a strategic roadmap. This role demands strategic vision, deep affiliate marketing knowledge (especially within Amazon's ecosystem), strong negotiation skills, and hands-on execution. You'll collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to ensure affiliate programs drive measurable sales and ROI. The position offers a competitive base salary ($150k-$180k) plus commission and is fully remote. Envision Horizons is an award-winning agency committed to building an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, digital media, or performance marketing, with a strong understanding of the Amazon ecosystem
• Proven track record of securing and managing publisher partnerships, negotiating preferred rates, and executing successful affiliate campaigns
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to measure, report, and optimize affiliate-driven sales performance
• Hands-on experience with affiliate platforms (e.g., Levanta, Skimlinks, Partnerize) and tracking/reporting tools
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build and scale a high-performing team
• Strong understanding of FTC compliance and legal considerations related to affiliate marketing

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business strategy for Envision Horizons’ Amazon Affiliate Marketing Division, aligning with overall company goals
• Identify and secure partnerships with top-tier publishers (e.g., Hearst, Condé Nast, Dotdash Meredith) to negotiate preferred rates and drive premium placements
• Oversee the licensing and integration of affiliate platforms like Levanta to expand reach and manage relationships with smaller affiliate groups
• Define and implement engagement models, including "always-on" placements and event-based packages for key tentpole events (Prime Day, holiday campaigns, etc.)
• Build and refine the division’s pricing structure, balancing management fees and performance-based commissions
• Lead the Affiliate Marketing team, including Affiliate Managers and an Affiliate Business Manager, to ensure successful execution of campaigns
• Work closely with the VP of Operations to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contracts, and legal frameworks that comply with FTC regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams (account managers, media, and analytics) to align affiliate campaigns with broader Amazon media strategies
• Optimize and scale reporting tools, leveraging Amazon’s creator connections initially and working toward developing proprietary reporting capabilities with Amazon and publishing partners
• Establish and monitor KPIs for client campaigns, ensuring maximum ROI and incremental revenue growth
• Continuously analyze performance metrics to optimize placements, conversion rates, and commission structures
• Develop case studies and success stories to drive client adoption, targeting 50% adoption within our portfolio by 2026
• Stay at the forefront of affiliate marketing trends, Amazon policies, and digital commerce innovations to ensure Envision Horizons maintains a competitive edge

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing Amazon Associates, Amazon Creator Connections, or other retail media affiliate programs

Benefits

• Close collaboration with team members across departments
• 100% Remote
• Commission
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) Match
• Health, Dental, Disability, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits