[Hiring] Account Manager, Affiliate Marketing @Acceleration Partners

Role Description The Account Manager, Affiliate Marketing position is a remote, work-from-home role, as are all positions at Acceleration Partners (a structure central to our culture and vision to change the work/life paradigm). Some travel is required for client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, and other events. Applicants must be located in the U.S. in the EST or CST time zone. Acceleration Partners is accepting applications for Account Manager roles within our growing Affiliate Marketing team. As an Account Manager, you will take ownership of client relationships, manage affiliate marketing campaigns, and work closely with senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that ensure long-term client success. Additionally, you will lead recruitment efforts, engage in networking opportunities, and mentor junior team members.

• Client Engagement & Relationship Building:
• Collaborate closely with Account Directors and/or Senior Account Managers to cultivate strong client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality outputs.
• Lead discussions on partnership opportunities in meetings and calls, using data insights to pitch innovations and align strategies with client business objectives.
• Proactively contribute to client engagement by managing the day-to-day execution of campaigns, ensuring smooth operations and assisting senior team members in maintaining and enhancing client relationships.
• Data Analytics & Strategic Recommendations:
• Analyze performance data to generate actionable insights that drive client strategy and campaign optimizations.
• Demonstrate the ability to forecast effectively, using data to predict trends and inform client decision-making.
• Present data-driven recommendations to ensure alignment between client KPIs and broader business goals.
• Campaign & Strategic Partner Management:
• Focus on nurturing and managing relationships with key partners to ensure alignment with client objectives, emphasizing long-term partnership success.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and discover new partners, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
• Proactively suggest new ideas and approaches that contribute to client success and long-term growth.
• Operational Execution & Tactical Adjustments:
• Execute affiliate marketing strategies across multiple accounts, ensuring they are aligned with client objectives and driving measurable outcomes.
• Continuously monitor portfolio performance and adjust tactics to optimize client success.
• Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development:
• Mentor Associate Account Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and strategic execution.
• Delegate tasks effectively, promoting efficiency and professional development across the team.

What Success Looks Like:

• By 6 Months:
• You will be supporting multiple client accounts, collaborating with senior team members to build strong relationships with key contacts.
• You will be using data insights to optimize client campaigns, regularly presenting actionable recommendations to clients.
• Client KPIs will be consistently met, and client satisfaction scores will be 8+.
• By 1 Year:
• You will take full accountability for the success of client programs, managing strategic execution and maximizing account performance.
• You will coach Associate Account Managers to develop their skills and challenge the status quo, contributing to the growth of the team.
• Client satisfaction will remain high, with Net Promoter Scores consistently at 8+.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of curiosity
• Critical thinker
• Confident and comfortable being uncomfortable
• Flexible, resilient, coachable
• Relationship and service oriented
• Proactive and outcome oriented
• Strong work ethic and personal standards

Requirements

• 3-5 years of online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing experience.
• Direct affiliate marketing experience (agency, in-house, or network) required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• A genuine interest in AI tools, including hands-on experience integrating AI into your work and an appetite to keep improving.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable analyzing data.
• Experience with Affiliate Networks (e.g., ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact) is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% remote work for everyone
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (with opt-out benefits)
• 401K with matching
• Open Paid Time Off
• Summer & Holiday Wellness Breaks in July and December
• Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
• Focus Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances
• Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!
• Target Salary is $75,000 - $85,000 depending on location and experience.
• Benefits may vary based on employment status or country location.