Account Manager, Affiliate

Agency:

Omnicom Media

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Performance Media

Job Description:

Responsibilities  

 

• Deliver results for clients by proposing fresh out-of-the-box ideas, effectively managing key client objectives, partner relations and monitoring program performance 

• Support the launch of new affiliate programs from project plan development to achieving all milestones 

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting & reporting --- manage client budgeting process, as well as monthly/weekly/daily forecasting and reporting 

• Identify, vet, and sign on B2B publishers, content sites, tech alliances, and referral partners   

• Technically and in easy-to-understand language explain implementation, link creation, report generation and technology platform use 

• Passion for emerging media and the digital marketplace in general – demonstrates interest and initiative to test new partner types and tactics with client input and acceptance 

• Effectively communicate performance to the client and wider team with strategic direction for the program; lead the presentation of performance to the client 

• Present, justify and advocate for all recommendations to the client 

• Provide recommendations for scale and/or efficiency within the affiliate program 

• Develop, grow, foster and maintain strong strategic and tactical relationships with existing partners 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with channel leads across the agency 

• Stay up to date on the latest trends within the industry; present new trends and ideas to clients where applicable 

• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the function and process of the affiliate program – ensuring program is operating as expected, contracts, payments, communications and commissioning rules are up-to-date. Taking lead to collaborate with the affiliate platform and client to fix any issues as they arise.  

 

Desired Experience  

 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience  

• 3-5 years’ experience within either an in-house affiliate role or Affiliate agency environment 

• B2B affiliate program experience is preferred 

• Experience working with top-tier brands across multiple markets 

• Strong verbal, written, analytical and comprehension skills 

• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating and delegating to teammates in multiple locales  

• Proficient in managing multiple projects – ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize and structure workload  

• Passion and strong proficiency for emerging media, digital trends, the digital marketplace in general and best practices 

• Experience with one or more affiliate platforms including ShareASale, Awin, Impact, CJ and Partnerize; any certifications are a plus 

• Adept at leveraging these platforms to drive performance and achieve client goals. 

• Strong understanding of the affiliate marketing ecosystem, including types of publishers, publisher relationships, campaign analytics, and performance optimization. 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within an agency setting, delivering results for diverse clients through strategic planning and execution. 

• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with the team 

• Ability to collaborate and work within a fast-paced environment 

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• Familiarity with tools like Asana, SFDC, Hubspot, Tableau and other BI tools is a plus 

 

$90,000-$100,000

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