Overview

We’re looking for a performance-driven Affiliate Marketing Manager to own and scale our affiliate channel through CJ (Commission Junction). This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, building high-quality publisher relationships, and optimizing program performance across content, loyalty, and deal partners.

You’re not just managing a program—you’re actively growing it. This is open to candidates outside the United States only.

Key Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Growth

Own day-to-day management of the CJ affiliate program
Develop and execute strategies to drive scalable revenue growth
Set and hit monthly/quarterly performance targets (revenue, ROAS, CPA)

Publisher Recruitment & Relationship Management

Proactively recruit new publishers across content, commerce, loyalty, and influencer verticals
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-performing affiliates
Negotiate placements, commissions, and exclusive opportunities

Campaign & Offer Management

Plan and execute promotional calendars (seasonal, product launches, tentpole moments)
Create compelling offers, bonuses, and incentives to drive partner performance
Collaborate with internal teams on product priorities and messaging

Performance Optimization

Analyze affiliate performance data and identify growth opportunities
Continuously optimize commission structures, partner mix, and placements
Monitor attribution, incrementality, and partner quality

Platform Management (CJ)

Manage CJ dashboard, including partner approvals, link tracking, creatives, and reporting
Ensure proper tracking, attribution, and compliance across all partners
Troubleshoot technical or tracking issues as they arise

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with paid media, influencer, and content teams to align strategies
Partner with creative teams to develop high-performing affiliate assets
Coordinate with finance on payouts, budgets, and forecasting

Qualifications

3+ years of affiliate marketing experience, with hands-on CJ platform expertise
Proven track record of driving revenue growth through affiliate programs
Strong relationships across affiliate publishers (media, content, loyalty, etc.)
Deep understanding of performance marketing metrics (CPA, ROAS, LTV)
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Experience negotiating partnerships and placements
Highly proactive—comfortable building from scratch, not just maintaining

Nice to Have

Experience working with DTC brands (especially in CPG, beauty, or apparel)
Familiarity with other affiliate platforms (Impact, Rakuten, ShareASale)
Understanding of influencer/creator affiliate models
Experience with promo strategy and retail calendars

What Success Looks Like

Consistent MoM revenue growth from the affiliate channel
Expansion of high-quality, incremental publisher partnerships
Efficient CPA/ROAS aligned with broader performance goals
A program that feels actively managed—not passive

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