Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Job Specification: Affiliate Marketing Executive Location:Bury Head Office Department:Marketing Reports to:Affiliate Manager About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Affiliate Marketing Executive to join our marketing team. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, highly organised, and excited about growing within digital marketing. You'll support the day-to-day running of our affiliate programme, helping to build strong partnerships, optimise performance, and drive revenue growth. Key Responsibilities
* Support the management of our affiliate marketing programme, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
* Assist with the onboarding of new affiliate partners and maintain existing relationships.
* Monitor affiliate activity, performance, and compliance with programme guidelines.
* Prepare and deliver regular performance reports and insights for the Head of Affiliate Marketing.
* Support the execution of promotional campaigns with affiliates, including distributing assets and tracking results.
* Research and identify potential new affiliates and partnership opportunities.
* Collaborate with the wider marketing team to ensure alignment on campaigns and messaging.
* Help manage affiliate communications (newsletters, updates, offers). Skills & Experience Essential:
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and basic reporting.
* An interest in digital marketing, e-commerce, or partnerships.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. Desirable:
* Previousinternship or experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, or digital marketing.
* Familiarity with affiliate networks/platforms (e.g. Awin, CJ, Rakuten, Impact).
* Basic analytical skills and understanding of performance metrics (CTR, CPA, ROAS, etc.).
* Experience with content management systems or email marketing tools. What We Offer
* Opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team.
* Exposure to affiliate marketing strategy and best practices.
* Career development opportunities in digital marketing. We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time #JD