Affiliate Marketing Manager
full-time•Liverpool
About this role
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">You’re our Affiliate Marketing Manager! You’ll play a key role in supercharging our clients’ growth through smart, strategic partnerships. You’re someone who lives and breathes performance marketing, knows how to hustle, and isn’t afraid to shake things up.<br><br>You’ll be the driving force behind our clients’ affiliate programs, building high impact relationships with publishers, influencers, and media partners to drive real revenue. You’ll spot opportunities others miss, optimise like a pro, and always keep one eye on the bigger commercial picture.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>What your role looks like in practice</strong></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and the tasks that you’re expected to do as part of your role:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Build and nurture relationships with affiliate partners, influencers, and media networks. Keep them engaged, motivated, and ready to champion our clients.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Oversee day-to-day affiliate operations, including tracking applications, approving partners, and ensuring campaigns launch and run smoothly.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Analyse performance data to spot trends, optimise campaigns, and make informed decisions that drive revenue and ROI.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Mentor and guide junior team members on campaign management, reporting, and partner communications to foster growth and best practices.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate across teams and with clients to ensure clear communication, strong retention, and alignment with broader marketing goals.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Forecast results and manage budgets for affiliate programs, ensuring campaigns meet targets efficiently and deliver maximum ROI.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Produce detailed performance reports that highlight results, uncover opportunities, and inform senior leadership decisions.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bring forward new ideas and improvements to enhance affiliate programs and integrate them effectively into clients’ wider marketing mix.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bonus: Experience with affiliate network tracking and product feed optimisation.</span></p></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>What we need from you</strong></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">A degree in Marketing, Business or a related field is nice to have but we’re more interested in your attitude and hunger to learn than your qualifications on paper. Experience in affiliate marketing is required for this role. </span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">You’re a natural communicator and relationship builder. You ask great questions, solve problems on the fly, and know how to keep things moving. Analytical mindset? Even better.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiar with platforms like Awin, Webgains, CJ, Rakuten or TikTok Shop? Great. </span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">You’re proactive, switched on, and ready to take ownership. You thrive in a fast-paced team and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to make things happen.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Reporting Structure</strong></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role will report directly to the Head of Affiliates and Social Commerce</span></p>
What you'll do
- The Affiliate Marketing Manager will build and nurture relationships with affiliate partners and oversee day-to-day operations of affiliate programs. They will analyze performance data to optimize campaigns and mentor junior team members.
About Velstar
A dedicated Shopify Platinum partner agency, we provide development and marketing services to some of the UK and Europe’s top commerce brands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Affiliate Marketing Manager do at Velstar?
As a Affiliate Marketing Manager at Velstar, you will: the Affiliate Marketing Manager will build and nurture relationships with affiliate partners and oversee day-to-day operations of affiliate programs. They will analyze performance data to optimize campaigns and mentor junior team members..
Is the Affiliate Marketing Manager position at Velstar remote?
The Affiliate Marketing Manager position at Velstar is based in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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