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This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing technology, marketing and support services business with circa 90 staff based in Didsbury, South Manchester on a full-time permanent contract. Founded in 2004 we have grown year on year and have established ourselves as a leader in our field. We offer a relaxed working environment, a casual dress policy and the freedom to learn new skills. We are looking for a proactive and results orientated Affiliate Acquisition Lead to become a valuable addition to our flourishing team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in expanding our affiliate partnerships to drive revenue growth and enhance our brand presence.
Key Responsibilities
Affiliate Recruitment:
- Identify and recruit new affiliate partners to expand our network.
- Work with the team to develop and implement effective strategies to attract high-quality affiliates.
- Conduct outreach and establish relationships with potential partners.
- Spend time working closely with new partners to support them with optimising their performance
- Provide onboarding support to new affiliates, ensuring they understand our products/services, brand guidelines, and promotional materials.
Performance Optimisation:
- Be an integral part of the team who monitors affiliate performance, analyses key metrics, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to provide affiliates with relevant and effective promotional materials.
Communication and Relationship Management:
- Be one of the main points of contact for affiliates, addressing enquiries and providing timely support.
- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with affiliates to enhance program loyalty.
- Attending industry conferences domestically and abroad.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Monitor affiliate performance using tracking key metrics and providing insights.
- Have an understanding of Excel. These skills will also be used in training on other analytical tools.
- Be a part of the team to make informed decisions and recommend adjustments to optimise affiliate marketing efforts
The successful candidate will possess
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in either Affiliate Sales.
- Proven experience at communicating with business partners.
- Understanding of affiliate marketing principles and strategies.
- Communication and negotiation skills.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse performance metrics.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative affiliate marketing initiatives.
- Knowledge of search engines, digital marketing Apps, tracking systems, and basic SEO and PPC is a plus
- Experience of social and streaming channels e.g FB, YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, Kick, Twitch
- An excellent working attitude with an ability to work well in teams, as well as independently without supervision.
What we offer
- A competitive Royal London pension scheme
- Annual bonus
- A company funded health scheme to help maintain a great work-life balance
- Relaxed and friendly working environment aided by our awesome breakout room PlayStation, Nintendo switch, ping pong, bean bags
- Two annual parties in the summer and winter
- Free fruit, tea, coffee and ice cream vans when the sun plays out
- Dogs, not every day, but from time to time we bring our 4 pawed pals in for cuddles
- Casual dress code
- 24 days holiday increasing with length of service
- Plenty of other benefits including Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme and staff discount scheme
- Partnership with Spill, providing you with the access to a therapist service and numerous mental health tools to ensure healthy wellbeing at work
- Bippit Your own individual Financial Advisor
- The ability to work from home on a hybrid basis, after a period of training
- Lastly free car parking and an easy commute to the office either via car or public transport
What happens next?
Chosen applicants will be invited to complete an assessment prior to attending an interview.
