Affiliate Marketing & Partnerships Manager​/Senior Specialist

Air Advisor is a fast-growing Travel Tech and Legal Tech startup on a mission to ensure air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to for flight disruptions, including delays, cancellations, missed connections, and other airline-related issues like overbooking, lost, and delayed luggage. We operate across the EU, the UK, the US, and beyond, with a clear mission to protect air passenger rights worldwide.

• Our Impact: 720,000+ claims processed for clients from 221 countries 4.5-star rating based on 29,000+ reviews Operating in 21 languages. We are on a path to reach 1 million served claims by the end of 2026.
• Current Business Model: B2C, commission-based.
  Soon launching: Annual subscription coverage product (Air Advisor+) - insurance for flights and baggage disruptions caused by airlines' negligence.
  Exploring: new revenue streams and geographical markets.
• Our Mission: Ensure air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to for flight and baggage disruptions globally.
• Why this matters: Airlines exploit passenger confusion about their rights. We are fixing that, one claim at a time.
• Global Scale: International team spread across 18 countries. Fast-growing, ambitious, impact-driven.

We are committed to driving growth through strategic partnerships. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, data-driven, strategic, and proactive Affiliate Marketing & Partnerships Manager/Senior Specialist to expand and optimize our affiliate network in the online travel (OTA) sector.

Position Summary

The Affiliate Manager / Specialist will be responsible for identifying, developing, onboarding, and managing partnerships with online travel affiliates, including OTAs and travel content platforms
. This role will focus on developing strong relationships, optimizing performance, and ensuring mutual growth through data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in affiliate marketing, the travel industry, partnerships, and performance-driven digital marketing strategies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in affiliate marketing, partnership management, or business development in the travel industry with exceptional achievements.
  Must have experience.
• Strong understanding of the OTA landscape
  , including major players and market trends (strong advantage).
• Proficiency in affiliate platforms. Experience working with affiliate networks, performance tracking tools, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
  , with the ability to collaborate effectively with partners and internal teams.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, analyze performance, optimize campaigns, and drive strategic decision-making. Knowledge of SEO, paid media, and conversion rate optimization for affiliate programs.
• A results-driven approach
  , demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Affiliate Partner Acquisition & Management: Develop and execute a comprehensive OTAs affiliate marketing strategy. Identify, onboard, and maintain relationships with strategic affiliates to drive revenue growth. Manage and nurture relationships with the OTA partners to optimize revenue and maximize ROI.
• Referrals Management: Establish and manage Air Advisor's client-to-client referral program to promote our services within our clients' networks/connections.
• Contract Negotiation & Compliance: Negotiate commission structures and ensure compliance with partnership agreements and industry regulations.
• Market Analysis & Competitive Benchmarking: Stay informed of industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging opportunities in affiliate marketing within the travel sector.
• Strategic Campaign Development: Collaborate with internal teams to develop promotional campaigns, marketing assets, and landing pages to support affiliate success.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Analyze affiliate performance metrics, optimize campaigns, and implement strategies to improve conversion rates and return on investment while ensuring partners meet agreed-upon KPIs. Manage budgets, commission structures, and incentives to drive partner…