Account Executive, Affiliate Marketing United Kingdom

Position

Account Specialist, Affiliate Marketing

Location: UK or Germany

The Account Specialist 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 may berequiredfor client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, and other events.

The Role

As an Account Specialist you willbe responsible forthe day-to-day operations of multiple affiliate programs. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of work experience. Affiliate marketing experience is not required. You will manage affiliate communications, reporting, and general account maintenance, including recruitment, newsletters, fraud checks, and data analysis.

You’ll work closely with your manager and peers to maximize program effectiveness and create opportunities for growth.

Top 5 Responsibilities

• Account & Client Communication

Build andmaintainclient and affiliate communications, including creative newsletters and updates about promotions, program developments, and general client information.

Develop relationships with clients and partners to understand their goals and objectives, providing clear and proactive communication across channels.

• Reporting & Data Management

Utilize Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) to produce detailed reports, track performance, and analyze data for insights and trends. Summarize findings and provide actionable recommendations tooptimizeprogram performance. Proactively track key metrics and report on campaign performance.

• Strategy Execution & Task Ownership

Own and manage client tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately. Prioritize tasks effectively, flagging any potential delays and keeping the team informed. Consistentlyleveragetools and client tracking platforms to support program goals.

• Program & Portfolio Management

Manage multiple affiliate campaigns,maintaininga balanced focus across each, and organizing tasks by priority.

Identify areas for process improvement, andprovideproactive support to peers and clients. Manage risks, track fraud, and ensure compliance with program terms and conditions.

• Team Collaboration & Growth

Collaborate with peers and management to contribute ideas for process improvements and training. Serve as a resource for peers and help drive continuous improvement across the team, sharing best practices and insights.

What Success Looks Like

By 6 Months

• You will be proficient in the day-to-day operations of multiple affiliate programs, including managing reporting, affiliate applications, recruitment, and creative asset deployment.
• You will regularly present new campaign ideas to managers anddemonstratea clear understanding of program performance, ensuring regular fraud checks and compliance.
• You willhave developed strong relationships with clients and affiliates and will be able to execute tasks with minimal guidance.

By 1 Year

• You will troubleshoot and resolve account and affiliate issues independently, providing valuable insights and actionable recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• You will be an integral part of each program, developing newideasand improving processes to create efficiencies.
• You will take on new account responsibilities with support from your manager and serve as a thought leader within the team, contributing to relationship-building and firm development.

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

• Strong senseof 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

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-2 years of experience- background in online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing beneficial.
• Familiarity with affiliate networks and SaaS platforms (e.g.,ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of HTML is a plus.
• Ability to travel when necessary for conferences and team meetings.
• Fluency in French, Italian, Spanish, or German is a plus.

WHY ACCELERATIONPARTNERS?

Acceleration Partners is the worlds largest and first-to-market Partnership and Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. Managing clients in 40+ countries, their global team of 300+ focuses on data-driven strategies that help connect brands to the right consumers through performance partnerships,…