Affiliate Account Director

Location: Remote
Field: Marketing
Min. Experience: 8-10 year(s)
Basis: Full-time

Description:

An Affiliate Account Director at Dreamday is responsible for crafting the strategic vision and overseeing the execution of our clients’ affiliate marketing channels. The Affiliate Account Director will lead a team of Managers and Coordinators in order to implement strategic marketing campaigns for Dreamday’s clients, and will establish measurement frameworks that articulate the successes of the team’s efforts. This is a senior-level position that demands strong relationship management, steadfast leadership, deep industry knowledge, and a proven track record of success in managing and scaling businesses through affiliate marketing strategies. The ideal candidate does not back down from a challenge, but embraces it.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Program Development

• Develop and implement comprehensive affiliate marketing strategies aligned with clients' business goals.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives, target audience, and competitive landscape.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify affiliate opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Define program goals, KPIs, and success metrics, and establish benchmarks for performance evaluation.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and go-to-market innovations.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Affiliate Managers & Coordinators, providing guidance, structure, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Set clear objectives and expectations for team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and always seek ways to improve Standard Operating Procedures.

Affiliate Platform and Partnership Management

• Build and nurture relationships with technology platforms, publishers, influencers/creators, and media partners.
• Nurture relationships with high-potential Partners, with an emphasis on innovation and through the lens of Client fit.
• Provide direct guidance to Managers on tactics to negotiate and manage partnership terms and commission structures.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all Partner types, fostering engagement and loyalty.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of Leadership contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, marketing goals, and ROI expectations.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to optimize clients' affiliate programs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, deliver program updates, and present results and insights.

Reporting and Analytics

• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on affiliate program performance, key metrics, and trends.
• Analyze data and derive actionable insights to optimize campaigns, maximize budgets, and drive incremental revenue growth for clients.
• Monitor industry benchmarks and competitor activities to identify opportunities for program enhancement.
• Enhance performance reporting and constantly challenge insights to ensure data integrity and establish data narratives that translate well to clients’ attribution models.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in affiliate marketing, digital marketing, or related roles.
• Proven track record of success in managing and scaling affiliate marketing programs.
• Deep understanding of affiliate marketing strategies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data and make data-backed decisions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Proactive and strategic thinker, with the ability to translate client objectives into effective affiliate strategies.
• Expertise in affiliate networks, tracking platforms, and performance marketing tools.
• Proficiency with CRM or project management tools.
• Expansive network within the industry, including but not limited to publishers, brands, and influencers.
• Knowledge of SEO, paid social, and other digital marketing channels, and how they intertwine with the Affiliate channel, is a plus.

At Dreamday, we offer:

• Bonus incentives (holiday, referral, loyalty and performance-based)
• Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive matching
• Flexible vacation policy & summer Fridays
• Supportive culture
• Sabbatical + stipend for continued learning

Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter to careers@dreamday.la and reference the position for which they are interested in applying.

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