AFFILIATE MARKETING MANAGER

Location: Needham, MA
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $40 - 50 per hour

We are seeking an Affiliate Marketing Manager to serve as the strategic driver behind our rapidly expanding affiliate program. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing and optimizing a high-performing, revenue-generating channel that directly fuels our brand growth and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) success. You aren't just managing links; you are building a robust ecosystem that supports our owned and operated websites and pushes the boundaries of what our affiliate partnerships can achieve.

You are a rare hybrid: a professional rooted in data who deeply understands the power of human relationships. Success in this role means collaborating across Performance Media, PR, Brand, and Analytics to ensure our messaging is seamless and effective across the entire funnel. If you are a relentless optimizer who thrives on testing, learning, and pivoting quickly to smash growth goals, this is your opportunity to lead a channel experiencing consistent, high-impact momentum.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and Scale the Affiliate Program: Oversee day-to-day operations of the affiliate program, including partner recruitment, onboarding, and relationship management to drive growth across owned and operated DTC sites.
• Affiliate Strategy Development: Develop and execute strategies to diversify the affiliate portfolio, identifying opportunities across content creators, coupon sites, loyalty partners, influencers, and emerging affiliate types.
• Performance Analysis and Optimization: Monitor affiliate performance metrics, analyze campaign data, and generate actionable insights to continuously improve ROI and efficiency.
• Budget Management: Manage the affiliate marketing budget, including partner payouts, technology/platform costs, and campaign incentives, ensuring cost-effective performance.
• Full-Funnel Campaign Support: Support full-funnel marketing efforts by ensuring affiliate strategies align with broader digital marketing initiatives and brand objectives.
• Compliance and Brand Integrity: Ensure all affiliate content aligns with brand guidelines, FTC regulations, and legal standards.
• Competitive Benchmarking: Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and affiliate innovations to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Communication: Deliver regular performance reports and insights to internal stakeholders, demonstrating the channel's impact on revenue and brand growth.

Skills/Functions:

• Strong relationship building and communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire both internal and external partners.
• Experience driving cross functional initiatives with global teams and external collaborators.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect the dots between brand, product, and consumer needs.
• Strong organizational skills and project management expertise across multiple complex initiatives.
• Passion for brand storytelling, innovation, and consumer centric marketing.
• Analytical mindset with experience evaluating campaign and partner performance using data.
• Creative problem solver with a bias toward action.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ Years in Affiliate Marketing Proven experience managing an affiliate program, ideally in a consumer goods, e-commerce, or DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) environment.
• Affiliate Network Expertise Hands-on experience with major affiliate platforms (e.g., Impact, Rakuten, CJ Affiliate, ShareASale, Awin).
• Experience launching or scaling programs on these platforms is highly valuable.
• Agency Experience Preferred.
• Partner Development & Relationship Management Track record of identifying, onboarding, and optimizing affiliate partnerships across content, influencer, coupon, loyalty, and deal sites.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Experience working with paid media, brand marketing, creative, PR, and analytics teams to drive integrated marketing efforts.
• Performance Analysis and Reporting Demonstrated ability to analyze affiliate channel performance, use attribution tools, and deliver insights to drive growth.
• Budget & Payout Management Experience setting and managing channel budgets, partner commission structures, and incentive models.
• Full-Funnel Marketing Knowledge Understanding how affiliate fits into the broader marketing mix (awareness to conversion) and supports multi-channel strategies.

JOBID: 032026-126717
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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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