Affiliate Marketing Manager

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