Affiliate Analyst

Ulta Beauty • Bolingbrook, IL

199d • $57,300 - $74,300

About The Position

Experience the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our Marketing team is applying the latest technologies to personalize the buying experience of true beauty enthusiasts-in ways that surprise and delight. Building love and loyalty, one communication, one experience, one brilliant idea at a time. We represent the perfect blend of strategy and creativity. Of tactics and analytics. To make Ulta Beauty a brand guests will advocate for. Growing share of heart. Delivering with disciplined consistency. Whether your deepest passion is for design or content, strategy or data, or some combination of all things marketing, Ulta Beauty will provide significant latitude to explore your talents and passions, with opportunities to stretch and deepen, to grow and build. Truly, the possibilities are beautiful.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, preferably within eCommerce, retail, affiliate marketing, or influencer marketing.
• Familiarity with Affiliate networks such as Impact, CJ, Rakuten, or Awin and key partners.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools like Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Affiliate Analyst II to manage paid placement planning, ensuring cohesive strategies that align with larger business goals.
• Own and deliver weekly newsletters, manage Monday.com, handle creative requests and their delivery, and coordinate promotional details with agency and affiliate partners.
• Act as the primary liaison for agency and affiliate partners for placement planning, tentpole events, and key promotional moments.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with loyalty, coupon, and BNPL partners, leading tactical initiatives to maximize partnership effectiveness.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for internal stakeholders for tentpole events and promotional moments ensuring seamless collaboration and communication across all parties.
• Represent the affiliate channel as a subject matter expert in cross-functional initiatives, confidently articulating all program offerings.
• Assist agency in the recruitment and onboarding process of new affiliate and influencer partnerships.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance, highlighting key metrics, trends, and actionable insights to refine strategies.
• Utilize partner and Impact data to identify trends and insights for continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Affiliate Manager on period budgets and invoicing.
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and strategies to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization within the channel.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life and disability benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree