Associate Account Director​/Account Director, Affiliate Marketing

Associate Account Director / Account Director, Affiliate Marketing

Position: Associate Account Director / Account Director, Affiliate Marketing at Acceleration Partners.

The Account Director is a critical role at Acceleration Partners that’s ideal for individuals excited about growing online brands and delivering innovative strategies. This role focuses on engaging directly with brands across our client portfolio, delivering strong growth and outcomes on a consistent basis, building strong relationships, understanding business needs, and identifying expansion opportunities.

• Client Management and Engagement – Serve as the primary relationship manager, earning client trust and encouraging growth and retention. Engage with clients at all levels and build rapport through virtual and in‑person touchpoints.
• Strategic Thinking and Implementation – Develop forward‑thinking strategies, identify and pitch high‑potential opportunities, and lead the account team to execute innovative tactics that exceed channel and business objectives.
• Market Innovation – Stay updated on industry developments, understand publisher models and trends, and advise clients on new opportunities.
• Revenue Accountability – Meet and exceed revenue targets, identify expansion opportunities, and achieve high client renewal rates.
• Lead, Coach and Influence – Lead by influence, guide and coach account managers, coordinate with Program Directors, and contribute to hiring for senior account team members.

• Enthusiasm for client delivery and engagement
• Enjoyment of growing client programs and channels
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
• Comfortable coaching and leading teams without direct management
• Self‑starter with strong motivation to meet revenue goals
• Strategic planner able to bring strategy to life
• Data‑oriented and understands the value of data in decision making
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Deep understanding of the online industry and levers of success
• Accountability, meets deadlines and keeps commitments
• Thrives in fast‑paced, remote environments

The Account Director oversees the strategic direction and outcomes of multiple affiliate programs, builds strong client relationships, coaches teams, and maintains high client satisfaction scores.

The Account Director drives portfolio expansion, maintains 90%+ revenue retention, and serves as a trusted strategic partner with consistent high client satisfaction scores.

• 8+ years of online marketing, e‑commerce, or affiliate marketing experience
• General understanding of affiliate marketing required (direct or indirect channel exposure at agency or in‑house)
• Proficiency in delivering compelling presentations and storytelling
• Experience managing revenue targets a plus
• Data analysis skills and ability to use insights for strategy
• Knowledge of affiliate tracking methodologies (Radius by Impact, Share
  
  ASale, etc.)
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Agency or client service environment experience highly preferred
• Track record of increasing client spend through upselling and expansion

Acceleration Partners is the largest partnership marketing agency, supporting over 200 brands across 40+ countries with a data‑driven strategy that connects brands to customers via affiliate and influencer programs.

• 100% remote work for everyone
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (opt‑out available)
• 401(k) with matching
• Open Paid Time Off
• Summer & Holiday Wellness Breaks (July & December)
• Volunteer and Birthday time off
• Focus Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness, Technology & Education allowances
• Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more
• Target Salary $100,000 – $130,000 + bonus, location dependent

Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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