Manager, Affiliate

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KINESSO is a technology-driven performance marketing agency within IPG Mediabrands, providing growth through optimization, analytics, AI, experimentation, performance marketing, and data and technology. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. The Manager, Affiliate supports a client located in the Pacific Standard time zone and reports to the VP of Partnerships and Affiliate Outcomes. The role manages affiliate and partnership programs, client objectives, partner relationships, and program performance. It supports new program launches, oversees budgets and forecasts, develops strategic partnerships, and communicates performance and recommendations to clients and internal teams. The position also maintains the effective operation of affiliate programs, including contracts, payments, communications, and commissioning rules, and collaborates with affiliate platforms and clients to resolve issues. Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, to the extent permissible by local law, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager. The salary range is $90,000–$100,000.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in an in-house affiliate role or affiliate agency environment.
Experience working with top-tier brands across multiple markets.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and comprehension skills.
Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with teammates in multiple locales.
Ability to manage multiple projects, multitask, organize, prioritize, and structure workload.
Strong proficiency in and interest in emerging media, digital trends, the digital marketplace, and best practices.
Experience with one or more affiliate platforms, such as ShareASale, Awin, Impact, CJ, or Partnerize.
Ability to use affiliate platforms to drive performance and achieve client goals.
Strong understanding of the affiliate marketing ecosystem, including publisher types and relationships, campaign analytics, and performance optimization.
Ability to collaborate effectively in an agency setting and deliver results for diverse clients through strategic planning and execution.
Ability to collaborate and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in affiliate platforms.
B2B affiliate program experience.
Familiarity with Asana, SFDC, HubSpot, Tableau, and other business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

Deliver client results by proposing creative ideas, managing client objectives and partner relationships, and monitoring program performance.
Support new affiliate program launches, from developing project plans through achieving milestones.
Explain implementation, link creation, report generation, and technology platform use in technical and accessible terms.
Manage client budgeting and monthly, weekly, and daily forecasting and reporting.
Lead strategic partner recruitment and optimization.
Test emerging media, partner types, and tactics with client input and acceptance.
Communicate program performance and strategic direction to clients and internal teams, and lead client performance presentations.
Present, justify, and advocate for recommendations to clients.
Recommend ways to scale or improve efficiency within affiliate programs.
Develop and maintain strategic and tactical relationships with existing partners.
Collaborate with channel leads across the agency.
Track industry trends and present relevant trends and ideas to clients.
Maintain and monitor affiliate program operations, including contracts, payments, communications, and commissioning rules; collaborate with affiliate platforms and clients to troubleshoot issues.