Director, Affiliate Marketing

We are Assembly, a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world's most esteemed brands.

Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion.

Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 2,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide.

Committed to purposeful action, we lead the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence.

ICYMI : Assembly was named Campaign US 2024 Media Agency of the Year, and our North America CEO, Valerie Davis, was recognized as Adweek’s Media All-Stars Executive of the Year.

Our innovative work has also earned prestigious accolades, including The Webby Awards, Effies, and Cannes Lions.

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The Director of Affiliate Marketing will help develop the strategic vision and execution of our affiliate marketing initiatives, define best practices and build brand visibility.

This role involves developing strategic partnerships with affiliates, optimizing campaign performance, and analyzing data to inform decision-making.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance our affiliate marketing efforts.

By leading day-to-day operations, the Director will play a crucial role in achieving the company’s affiliate marketing goals and fostering a high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities :

Oversee strategic direction of accounts in your group; work closely with Global VP and Group Director on key accounts to drive optimized affiliate marketing strategy and execution

Manage and align department resources to meet client needs, timelines, and growth potential, while collaborating with the Affiliate Leadership Team to streamline processes and enhance the operating structure and service offerings

Oversee execution of affiliate strategy, including budgeting and forecasting, for affiliate programs.

Lead tactical planning and strategic frameworks with internal and client stakeholders.

Collaborate with cross-functional and executive teams, including account management, legal, finance, tech and marketing, to integrate affiliate efforts with broader marketing initiatives.

Drive profitable customer acquisition through affiliate partnerships on various affiliate network / platform solutions for Assembly affiliate clients

Relationship-building and maintenance, consultation with clients at the VP level articulate strategic vision and recommendations

Engagement with clients to focus on affiliate marketing program development, execution and strategy across the Assembly offerings

Lead MBR, QBR and Planning discussions and presentations with clients

Foster the growth and performance of Senior Managers & Managers by implementing Assembly Affiliate processes and guidelines to ensure they meet and exceed expectations

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

7+ years of in-house e-commerce, affiliate network or agency marketing experience

Strong understanding of one or more online marketing channels, such as, Affiliate, Partner, Search, CRM, PR, Social Media, Referral, Blogger and Content marketing

Must have knowledge of affiliate networks (CJ, Impact, Rakuten, Partnerize, ect.)

Familiarity with HTML, a plus

Experience with analytics software such as Adobe or Google Analytics, a plus

Discipline to work independently and meet established deadlines with an exceptional attention to detail

Proven ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects and frequent reporting

Attention to detail, accountability and pride in quality of work

Knows how to collaborate with and influence both internal and external partners

Ability to travel when needed to conferences and team meetings

Exceptional planning and project management skills

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Quick learner, creative thinker

Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, positive attitude, drive and collaborative spirit

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Why Assembly?

We care about your growth we offer competitive salaries and annual compensation review

We recognize and celebrate your success all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated

We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies

We have a hybrid in-office / remote working policy that focuses on bringing people together in-person when it’s needed most, i.

e., team strategy brainstorms, learning & development opportunities, and company meetings

We care about social and environmental Impact we have dedicated Impact Champions who collaborate globally to make sure we’re leaving the world better than we found it

We have an amazing group of Employee Resource Groups who form close knit communities and are committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us

We’re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), and pre-tax commuter benefits.

Benefits / perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Assembly and the location where you work.

Equal Opportunities

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $(phone number removed)USD.

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

At Assembly, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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