Senior Manager, Affiliate Marketing

829 Studios•Boston, MA

6d•$100,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

829 Studios is seeking a highly strategic, seasoned, and results-driven Senior Manager, Affiliate Marketing to join our team. This is a high-impact role responsible for high-priority clients and the growth of the Affiliate practice within the agency. The Senior Manager will not only set the strategy for a diverse portfolio of clients but will also be responsible for managing affiliate strategists and specialists. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of scaling high-revenue affiliate programs. You will serve as the highest-level strategic and operational point of contact for key clients, driving business growth, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and maintaining best-in-class operational standards.

Requirements

7+ years of affiliate experience - agency experience is required.
Demonstrated success in managing and scaling enterprise-level affiliate programs.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to influence C-suite clients and executives with data-driven strategy.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client programs and deadlines simultaneously.
Deep expertise within major affiliate marketing platforms (e.g., Impact, Rakuten, CJ).
Mastery of integrated marketing principles and experience integrating Affiliate with PR, influencer and performance marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive affiliate marketing strategies that align with client business goals for revenue growth and customer acquisition.
Manage the full lifecycle of affiliate programs, including partner recruitment, onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing optimization. This involves day-to-day oversight and strategic direction.
Partner closely with leadership across PR, Paid Media, and SEO to integrate affiliate strategies into holistic, full-funnel marketing campaigns.
Analyze affiliate performance data and key metrics to identify trends, conduct forecasting, report on program health, and make data-backed recommendations to improve ROI.
Serve as the primary senior-level strategic consultant and relationship owner for top-tier clients, confidently leading high-stakes presentations, quarterly business reviews, and budget discussions.
Maintain a deep understanding of affiliate networks and platforms including Impact, Rakuten, CJ, Pepperjam/Ascend, and AWIN to ensure best-in-class program management.
Directly manage, mentor, and lead a team of Affiliate Strategists, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
Support the affiliate strategy component for new business pitches and proposals, conducting comprehensive, high-level program audits and translating insights into compelling growth narratives.