Senior Manager, Affiliate Marketing

829 Studios is seeking a highly strategic, seasoned, and results-driven Senior Manager, Affiliate Marketing to join our team. This is a high-impact role responsible for high-priority clients and the growth of the Affiliate practice within the agency.

The Senior Manager will not only set the strategy for a diverse portfolio of clients but will also be responsible for managing affiliate strategists and specialists. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of scaling high-revenue affiliate programs. You will serve as the highest-level strategic and operational point of contact for key clients, driving business growth, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and maintaining best-in-class operational standards.

• Affiliate Strategy & Management: Develop and implement comprehensive affiliate marketing strategies that align with client business goals for revenue growth and customer acquisition.

• Program Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of affiliate programs, including partner recruitment, onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing optimization. This involves day‑to‑day oversight and strategic direction.

• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with leadership across PR, Paid Media, and SEO to integrate affiliate strategies into holistic, full‑funnel marketing campaigns.

• Performance Analysis: Analyze affiliate performance data and key metrics to identify trends, conduct forecasting, report on program health, and make data‑backed recommendations to improve ROI.

• Client Communication: Serve as the primary senior‑level strategic consultant and relationship owner for top‑tier clients, confidently leading high‑stakes presentations, quarterly business reviews, and budget discussions.

• Platform Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of affiliate networks and platforms including Impact, Rakuten, CJ, Pepperjam/Ascend, and AWIN to ensure best‑in‑class program management.

• Personnel Management: Directly manage, mentor, and lead a team of Affiliate Strategists, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.

• New Business & Audits: Support the affiliate strategy component for new business pitches and proposals, conducting comprehensive, high‑level program audits and translating insights into compelling growth narratives.

• 7+ years of affiliate experience - agency experience is required.

• Demonstrated success in managing and scaling enterprise‑level affiliate programs.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to influence C‑suite clients and executives with data‑driven strategy.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client programs and deadlines simultaneously.

• Deep expertise within major affiliate marketing platforms (e.g., Impact, Rakuten, CJ).

• Mastery of integrated marketing principles and experience integrating Affiliate with PR, influencer and performance marketing strategies.

• Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, , IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA.

• Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 14 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.

• Life Insurance Benefit. No‑cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.

• Short Term Disability Benefit. We’ve got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.

• Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.

• Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre‑tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.

• Continuing Education. Access to monthly team‑led…