Affiliate Manager (Remote)

Affiliate Manager | Aristo Sourcing | South Africa

Program strategy and development
Develop and continually improve client affiliate strategies, focusingon SaaS, marketplace, and agency business models

Affiliate Manager | Aristo Sourcing | South Africa

Program strategy and development
Develop and continually improve client affiliate strategies, focusing on SaaS, marketplace, and agency business models
Set and meticulously track clear goals and KPIs for each program
Analyze program performance and make data-driven optimization decisions
Communicate effectively with clients so we know about their product launches and promotional opportunities
Affiliate recruitment and relationship management
Identify and recruit high-quality affiliates for our clients
Follow up diligently on all responses to maximize affiliates joining the programs
Nurture strong relationships with existing affiliates through regular communication and support – we want people who go above and beyond for the top affiliates and keep them driving traffic and sales
Develop and implement effective affiliate onboarding processes
Prioritize efforts on game-changing affiliates to drive the best results
Creatively launching campaigns based on data
Develop and implement creative promotions and bonus structures
Test new strategies to enhance program effectiveness and ROI
Spot opportunities for contests, activation bonuses, etc., based on data analysis
Optimize campaigns based on performance trends and affiliate feedback
Creating materials affiliates need to succeed
Create and maintain marketing materials, including swipe copy, banners, and product feeds
Prepare promotional materials well in advance of specific campaigns
Ensure all creative assets are up-to-date and aligned with client branding e.g. Black Friday promotions
Optimizing affiliate campaigns based on data
Track and analyze key performance metrics for each program. For example, finding affiliates driving more or less sales than normal, or cutting custom rate deals for super-affiliates
Track and analyze key performance metrics for each affiliate program, and be able to spot issues BEFORE they become a problem
Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement across all managed programs
Create comprehensive reports on program performance, including revenue, conversion rates, and ROI
Compliance and fraud prevention
Ensure all affiliates comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
Implement and maintain fraud prevention measures
Regularly audit affiliate activities and address non-compliant behavior

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 1 year of relevant remote work experience in Affiliate Management
In-depth industry knowledge regarding best practices, development, current regulations, and technology particularly in Affiliate Management, Social Media, Events or Marketing
With a-deep background in a remote set-up of work similar to freelancing as an Independent Contractor (deep understanding on the pros & cons involved in this industry)
Experience managing affiliate programs for SaaS, marketplaces and agencies
Knowledge about SEO, PPC and other digital marketing channels
Proficient in technical aptitude, including familiarity with APIs and automation tools, e.g.can use spintax in cold outreach etc
Expert in managing programs across multiple countries or regions
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Familiarity with email marketing platforms
Ability to analyze data and quickly see the main areas for improvement
Outstanding English communication skills (Written & Verbal)
Expert in client satisfaction and innovative in program strategies & tactics
Proven experience in affiliate marketing management or similar roles (e.g.sales outreach, customer success where you were converting customers into affiliates)
Creative and ability to implement ideas independently
Flexible and can work any hour of the day
With fast, reliable and stable internet connection (LAN or fiber) and with internet backup