Manager, Affiliates
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
We are seeking a Manager Affiliate & Partnership Marketing to join our growing this role you will manage affiliate and partnership marketing programs for clients support day-to-day strategy and execution and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance against client goals.
The ideal candidate has experience in affiliate marketing and performance partnerships with an interest in the travel and hospitality sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Partner Management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through industry expertise effective communication and responsive service.
- Serve as a day-to-day contact for client requests questions and program updates.
- Develop an understanding of client brands business objectives and competitive landscapes.
- Participate in client meetings presentations and business reviews.
- Contribute strategic recommendations supported by data insights and industry best practices.
Strategy & Collaboration
- Partner closely with Affiliate teams Client Services Planning and cross-channel teams including Paid Search SEO Social Programmatic and Retail Media.
- Support the development and execution of affiliate and partnership strategies aligned with broader marketing objectives.
- Monitor campaign performance and recommend adjustments based on performance trends business needs and campaign goals.
- Collaborate effectively across teams to achieve client objectives and performance targets.
Campaign Management & Performance
- Plan execute and manage affiliate partnership campaigns including account setup network implementation partner development budget management and pacing.
- Analyze campaign performance and identify optimization opportunities to improve results and achieve client objectives.
- Manage programs against established KPIs and performance goals.
- Leverage data technology and reporting tools to identify opportunities troubleshoot issues and support program growth.
- Conduct industry research competitive analyses and program audits to inform recommendations and strategic planning.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- Bachelors in Marketing Advertising Communications or a related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in affiliate marketing partnership marketing performance marketing or a related field within an agency affiliate network partnership platform or in-house marketing team.
- Experience in the travel hospitality or related industries.
- Experience identifying and implementing optimization strategies that improve performance outcomes.
- Strong organizational project management and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in affiliate and partnership marketing and a commitment to staying informed on industry trends and best practices.
- Experience managing performance-based marketing programs focused on lead generation customer acquisition bookings reservations completed stays subscriptions or similar conversion-based objectives.
- Experience with Cost Per Lead (CPL) Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) and Cost Per Click (CPC) campaigns.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel and reporting tools to generate actionable insights.
- Experience with one or more affiliate platforms including Partnerize CJ Affiliate AWIN or Rakuten Advertising.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and client deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with affiliate partners publishers and other partnership stakeholders.
- Strong written verbal and presentation communication skills.
- Experience managing data reporting processes and invoicing activities with accuracy and attention to detail.
The annual salary range for this position is $62000-$85000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills and other factors permitted by law.
At dentsu we believe great work happens when were connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices currently located in Chicago metro Detroit Los Angeles and New York City are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles and Detroit). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients which may include attendance in an office.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical vision and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave and
Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits please visit .
To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Location:
New York - 150 E 42ndBrand:
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.