Partner, Affiliate Programs

• We move fast on relationships; identifying the right partners, getting them live, and optimizing relentlessly. The best people here are equal parts strategic and hands‑on: they translate channel vision into effective marketing programs and execute the campaign, coordinate activation, and build the reporting. They thrive with ownership, not playbooks.
• Deep affiliate network fluency (ShareASale, CJ, Impact, Pepper Jam) paired with the commercial chops to manage partner campaigns end-to-end; from offer construction and conversion optimization to partner negotiation and executive‑level reporting.
• Remote-first opportunity for US‑based employees with the option to work in‑person out of our Manhattan office

• We move fast on relationships; identifying the right partners, getting them live, and optimizing relentlessly. The best people here are equal parts strategic and hands‑on: they translate channel vision into effective marketing programs and execute the campaign, coordinate activation, and build the reporting. They thrive with ownership, not playbooks.
• Deep affiliate network fluency (ShareASale, CJ, Impact, Pepper Jam) paired with the commercial chops to manage partner campaigns end-to‑end; from offer construction and conversion optimization to partner negotiation and executive‑level reporting.
• Remote‑first opportunity for US‑based employees with the option to work in‑person out of our Manhattan office

We're looking for a commercially minded Affiliate & Partnerships leader to help grow and optimize Zip's affiliate and third‑party monetization channels. In this role, you'll take end‑to‑end ownership of affiliate programs and partner marketing initiatives, from developing strategies and negotiating opportunities to launching campaigns, analyzing performance, and driving revenue growth. You'll combine deep affiliate network expertise with a hands‑on approach to execution, identifying opportunities to improve conversion, strengthen partner relationships, and unlock new revenue streams.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on autonomy, moves quickly, and knows how to turn commercial opportunities into measurable business results.

You'll work closely with our Marketing, Growth, Product, and Account Management teams to connect partner opportunities with Zip's broader business objectives. As part of a fast‑moving, collaborative environment, you'll help expand our third‑party ecosystem, bring new monetization opportunities to market, and ensure our affiliate partnerships deliver meaningful value for Zip, our partners, and our customers. You'll have the opportunity to influence channel strategy, collaborate with senior leadership, and play a key role in scaling an important revenue stream for the business.

• Manage affiliate programs end‑to‑end; set the targets, build the plan, and drive the actions that hit and exceed them
• Coordinate campaign and product‑launch logistics with partners, ensuring creative, timelines, and partner-facing materials are ready for launch.
• Lead execution and recommend improvements across campaign planning, network management, and revenue pacing
• Act as the dedicated business owner for Zip's third‑party advertiser relationships; coordinating marketing programs, partner communications, campaign activation, and ongoing optimization to grow the revenue line.
• Support high‑value affiliate and partner deals by providing marketing requirements, performance insights, and activation plans, and coordinate implementation once commercial terms are agreed.
• Advise internal teams and leadership on affiliate insights; shaping decisions and advocating for the channel at the executive…