Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Affiliate & PR Manager to lead and grow a dynamic affiliate marketing programme. This pivotal role will be responsible for expanding the programme’s reach into new markets, while optimising performance in existing ones.
Key Responsibilities:
Affiliate Programme Development:
- Manage and optimise publisher networks to drive sustainable growth.
- Identify and recruit a diverse range of affiliate partners, including discount code, CSS, and influencer partnerships.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive affiliate marketing strategy aligned with broader business objectives.
- Leverage data insights to optimise affiliate performance and ROI.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling affiliate marketing materials and promotional offers.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging affiliate marketing technologies.
Public Relations:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with publishers across multiple continents.
- Develop and implement a robust editorial content strategy to increase media coverage and drive sales.
- Identify and pitch relevant media opportunities to secure press coverage in key markets.
- Build and nurture relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers.
- Monitor media coverage and analyse PR campaign effectiveness.
Market Expansion:
- Lead the expansion of the affiliate programme into new markets, identifying suitable networks and onboarding new publishers.
- Adapt the affiliate strategy to accommodate different market dynamics and consumer behaviours.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless market entry and localisation of marketing materials.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven track record in affiliate marketing, ideally within the e-commerce industry.
- In-depth understanding of the UK retail market, with experience in European and US markets being advantageous.
- Experience building and scaling affiliate programmes from inception.
- Strong understanding of various affiliate partner types and their effective management.
- Experience in writing editorial content and managing press relations.
- Exceptional organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills to measure and optimise campaign performance.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Experience working with affiliate networks and tracking platforms.
- A strong commercial acumen and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
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