Account Executive (f/m/d)

Awin • Chicago, IL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and motivated individual to play an integral role in the fast paced and rewarding environment of account management. If you are enthusiastic about affiliate marketing, this is a great chance to further develop your program management skills and gain valuable experience while working with a wide range of brands on the platform in the US. As an Account Executive, you will act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, implementing affiliate strategies to continually grow and optimize your portfolio.

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ years’ account management experience in an affiliate marketing or related role
• Knowledge of the affiliate marketing industry, including commission models, tracking solutions and various affiliate types.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to be flexible and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Fast learner with strong team orientation and a positive, can-do attitude
• Accepts and seeks out ownership and accountability of work
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and Powerpoint and willingness to learn new technology systems

Responsibilities

• Assume ownership and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing training, guidance, and ongoing support in line with each client’s agreed service level.
• Implement program management strategies designed to produce a successful affiliate program, meeting a client’s objectives and goals.
• Work independently to produce all necessary account management documentation and deliver regular reports on assigned programs.
• Proactively recruit new affiliates across the portfolio and project manage affiliate migrations in collaboration with clients and publisher team while building a working relationship with top 50 affiliates on network.
• Familiarize yourself with industry trends and Awin products to inform program management, while keeping clients informed of relevant information.
• Regularly leverage & utilize the Awin platform and third-party tools (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, SimilarWeb, etc.) in support of account management deliverables for assigned clients and in support of wider network activities.
• Monitor affiliate program performance to ensure network compliance and program health
• Take a proactive approach in solving issues with assigned clients, escalating issues to the appropriate team level when necessary.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, publishers, vendors and internal teams via email, phone and face-to-face.
• Provide support to all team members when necessary and be a reference point of knowledge and expertise for more junior members of the team

Benefits

• Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance : We prioritize your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. Competitive personal time off as well as sick days. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves as well as various maternity/paternity for expecting parents.
• Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid/remote work possibilities to work across Awin regions
• Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being. We provide you with a life assurance, short-term and long-term disability. We offer comprehensive premiums for health (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland), dental, and vision which are 100% covered for the employee and 50% for spouses with eligibility on the first of the month after hire date.
• Welfare : Furthermore, Awin ensures your income later in life is guaranteed by giving you the opportunity to start saving for retirement by offering a 401 (k) plan with a competitive company match.
• Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development.
• Appreciation : Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed