Senior Manager, Affiliate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of a team of Brand Creator Associates through one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, quality checks, coaching, and developmental discussions.

• Collaborate with Account Directors and the Director of Creator Partnerships to provide performance feedback.

• Serve as the senior affiliate lead managing a portfolio of intricate client accounts.

• Participate in client meetings, guide strategy, and approve creative briefs.

• Lead the onboarding process for new clients and brands that are initiating affiliate programs.

• Develop initial creator pipelines, establish outreach strategies, and manage sampling logistics.

• Transition account responsibilities as accounts become stable and assigned Brand Creator Associates grow.

• Collaborate on affiliate systems and tools like Cruva, addressing execution challenges and testing process enhancements.

• Coordinate with Creator Management for weekly creator-tracking transitions and standard-to-VIP creator graduation criteria.

• Work alongside Account Managers and Account Directors on briefs, campaign alignment, and marketing calendar coordination.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in affiliate or influencer marketing, with at least 3 years in an agency environment (or equivalent multi-brand in-house experience).

• 1 to 3 years of experience in team management, including coaching, conducting one-on-one meetings, and co-managing performance discussions.

• Proven experience as the strategic lead interacting with clients on accounts, responsible for account strategy and direction, presenting performance metrics, and leading calls.

• Experience working cross-functionally with Account Directors, Account Managers, and junior team members.

• Strong analytical skills to identify factors influencing creator and content performance beyond mere reporting metrics.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing several accounts and competing priorities.

• Desired experience in TikTok Shop affiliate marketing.

• Desired experience in TikTok Live Shopping.

• Familiarity with Cruva, Euka, or comparable affiliate/creator outreach platforms is preferred.

• Preferred extensive experience in the beauty or skincare sector.

• Additional experience in CPG, lifestyle, or fashion categories is a plus.

• A solid understanding of storytelling and content, along with their influence on consumer purchasing decisions, is desired.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance

• Flexible PTO

• Flexible Work Hours

• Option for local candidates to work from the Irvine office if preferred