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.
The Opportunity
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.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step into a role with real autonomy and influence in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement a scalable affiliate marketing strategy - one that goes beyond voucher and cashback sites.
* Recruit and nurture affiliate partners to drive engagement, retention and ROI.
* 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.
About You
You’re results-driven, strategic and comfortable operating in a fast-moving retail environment. You enjoy owning your remit, thrive on optimising performance, and know how to work cross-functionally to get things done.
You’ll bring:
* 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:
* Experience in retail from, predominantly from a D2C/B2C perspective.
* Exposure to broader digital marketing campaigns and how affiliate fits into the mix.
* Knowledge of commission-based models and revenue share agreements.
Benefits:
* A chance to lead and grow an affiliate function with autonomy.
* 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.