About the Business Our client is a high profile, independent online retailer, with millions of registered customers and a growing B2B and B2C footprint. Headquartered in Yorkshire with a key office in Leeds, they operate a state-of-the-art distribution centre, shipping tens of thousands of orders each week. Following a recent change in ownership and investment, they are entering an exciting new phase of digital transformation and commercial growth, with a particular focus on innovation in marketing and customer experience.
Reporting to the Marketing Director, this is a high-impact role for an experienced and commercially minded Affiliate Marketing Manager. You’ll take full ownership of the affiliate marketing programme: shaping the strategy, driving performance, and building meaningful partnerships that contribute directly to revenue growth.
Design and implement a scalable affiliate marketing strategy - one that goes beyond voucher and cashback sites.
Negotiate commission structures and optimise performance based on data and audience insights.
Monitor affiliate campaigns and regularly report on performance, using analytics and A/B testing to guide decision making.
Collaborate with internal teams (Trading, Marketing, Analytics) to ensure affiliate activity aligns with broader goals.
Maintain strong working relationships with external networks and ensure best-in-class compliance and execution.
Stay ahead of affiliate marketing trends and ensure the programme remains competitive and innovative.
You enjoy owning your remit, thrive on optimising performance, and know how to work cross-functionally to get things done.
Proven experience in affiliate marketing, ideally within retail or e-commerce.
Strong knowledge of affiliate platforms, tracking tech and performance analysis.
Excellent relationship-building skills and a commercial mindset.
Confidence negotiating commission structures and managing performance data.
A passion for digital marketing and driving growth through strategic partnerships.
Bonus if you have:
Exposure to broader digital marketing campaigns and how affiliate fits into the mix.
Hybrid working from a Leeds base.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
The opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a supportive, growth-focused environment.