Influencer and Affiliate Executive - Social Media Executive

Somerce

1d•Remote

About The Position

Somerce is a young, lively, and enthusiastic TikTok Shop agency based in London, operating with a hybrid working rhythm. The team is dedicated to helping brands maximize their presence and sales on TikTok, driving growth and innovation in the e-commerce space. The agency is seeking an ambitious business affiliate executive to lead and support the management of client accounts. As an Affiliate Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow and optimize clients' TikTok Shops, leveraging expertise to support multiple brands, drive revenue growth, and enhance their TikTok presence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing TikTok Shops.

Requirements

1–3 years’ experience in affiliate marketing, influencer management, or e-commerce
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (client-facing role)
Ability to create and manage content calendars and basic editing of TikTok-style video content
Solid skills in data interpretation and performance analysis (using tools like TikTok Shop data centre, spreadsheets, affiliate dashboards)
Highly self-motivated, with a start-up mindset and ability to work autonomously
Comfortable working in a fast-changing, remote team environment
Creative thinker, with a hands-on attitude toward problem-solving and ideation
Strong organisational and time management skills across multiple clients or brands
A natural relationship builder, able to engage creators, clients, and internal stakeholders
Understanding of e-commerce metrics such as GMV, conversion rate, CTR, and CPA
Based in South Africa, ideally based in Cape Town
Comfortable working in a UK-aligned timezone (SAST / GMT+2) for collaboration
Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours to align with creator/client schedules

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to outreach, onboard, and manage affiliates or content creators is desirable
Familiarity with tools such as Canva, CapCut
Experience supporting or leading affiliate competitions, incentives, or gamified campaigns

Responsibilities

Create and edit innovative TikTok content that aligns with brand tone and objectives
Develop and oversee content calendars and creative direction
Collaborate with content creators and junior team members to ensure consistency and quality
Outreach, onboard, and lead on all comms for our clients’ affiliates
Manage the affiliate community chats and ideate new competitions/incentives to grow the clients’ Affiliate GMV
Find new ways to keep our affiliates engaged
Oversee day-to-day operations of client TikTok Shops
Manage and optimise product listings, inventory, and promotions
Conduct affiliate outreach and monitor affiliate centres for performance and compliance
Lead strategy development to grow TikTok Shop sales and engagement
Support junior team members in developing understanding of TikTok platform features, trends, and algorithm behaviour
Use performance data to adjust campaigns and strategies for continual improvement
Analyse market trends, competitors, and consumer behaviour to inform insights
Act as a primary contact for key clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships
Deliver regular performance reports and strategic updates
Work closely with internal marketing, creative, and affiliate teams to deliver integrated strategies
Collaborate with influencers and external partners to boost visibility and sales
Assist leadership in the preparation of high-level updates for internal and external stakeholders
Support Account Executives in learning TikTok Shop mechanics, strategy, and client communication
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team
Contribute to training and onboarding of junior staff where needed
Participate in team activities and culture-building initiatives