Manager, Affiliates

Job Description:

We are seeking a Manager, Affiliate & Partnership Marketing to join our growing team at dentsu. In 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:

• Bachelor's 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 Impact.com, 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 $62,000-$85,000. 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 we’re 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 www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. 

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. 

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