Affiliate Partnerships Manager

Kion•Boulder, CO

1d•$99,300 - $120,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Our purpose is to help people feel good in their bodies, and our niche is DTC, premium, fundamental, healthspan supplements. Job Overview This is not a platform management role. This is a growth ownership role with revenue and channel performance accountability. Primary Metrics New customer acquisition Active number of creators Average new customers per creator Channel-level CAC and profitability Key Functions Owning overall performance of the commission-based creator channel across various social platforms Creator funnel optimization (recruiting → onboarding → activation → contribution) Developing incentive structures, commission tiers, and performance bonuses Analyzing cohort performance and optimizing for productivity and CAC efficiency Expanding affiliate programs into new social channels and formats Designing creator campaigns (goals, incentives, eligibility requirements) Developing clear creator briefs and messaging frameworks Identifying and proposing new creator growth opportunities Funneling high-performing affiliate creative into paid ads Building scalable communication systems (newsletters, onboarding flows, promo calendars) Managing a remote team of program administrators The Right Fit Culturally, as a team of individuals we value… Do Your Best: solution-oriented, resourceful, proactive creativity, hard-working, pride in the quality of one’s efforts, respect for deep work, be a team player Desire for Self Awareness: believe that we are always growing and developing; desire to understand one’s own drives, impulses, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors Passion for Professional Growth: enjoy new challenges; committed to growing a great company and having a big impact; excited about mastering your domain Fun Loving: doesn’t take oneself too seriously; have fun; feel and express joy Courageous Communication: candor in difficult situations; openness to communicate in new ways; willingness to listen deeply To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates who are: Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with strong judgment, and clear communication skills 4 years experience in affiliate program management (Aspire, GRIN, or similar platforms)

Requirements

Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with strong judgment, and clear communication skills
4 years experience in affiliate program management (Aspire, GRIN, or similar platforms)

Nice To Haves

6+ years experience in affiliate, creator, influencer, or performance partnerships within e-commerce
Experience scaling commission-based acquisition channels
Strong understanding of CAC, LTV, AOV, ROAS, conversion rate, and partner-level profitability
Experience designing commission structures, bonus tiers, and promotional strategies that drive incremental revenue
Proven ability to recruit, onboard, and scale high-performing affiliate partners
Management experience
Experience with Aspire, GRIN, or similar platforms preferred but not required
Strong working knowledge of affiliate tracking platforms and attribution fundamentals

Responsibilities

Owning overall performance of the commission-based creator channel across various social platforms
Creator funnel optimization (recruiting → onboarding → activation → contribution)
Developing incentive structures, commission tiers, and performance bonuses
Analyzing cohort performance and optimizing for productivity and CAC efficiency
Expanding affiliate programs into new social channels and formats
Designing creator campaigns (goals, incentives, eligibility requirements)
Developing clear creator briefs and messaging frameworks
Identifying and proposing new creator growth opportunities
Funneling high-performing affiliate creative into paid ads
Building scalable communication systems (newsletters, onboarding flows, promo calendars)
Managing a remote team of program administrators