AFFILIATE MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Nov 13, 2024 - The Affiliate Manager requires substantial experience in affiliate marketing, ideally with a reputable retail or fashion brand or within an agency, alongside a strong foundation in performance marketing and data-driven growth strategies. Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Google Analytics, Adwords, and advanced Excel functions enables efficient reporting and diagnostics. Exceptional analytical and project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams are essential for driving affiliate success and delivering impactful results.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Affiliate Manager Resume
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • Data Analysis
  • SEO
  • Paid Advertising
  • Conversion Optimization
  • CRM Software
  • Email Marketing
  • Performance Tracking
  • Budget Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Persuasion
  • Team Collaboration

Summary of Affiliate Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Marketing with 5 years of Experience

  • campaigns to ensure maximized ROI
  • Experience in recruiting and training new affiliates to maximize the quality of referral traffic
  • Experience in initiating new campaign ideas, including incentivization and bonuses for the program
  • Experience in developing affiliate marketing strategies that deliver specified sales volumes
  • Experience in analyzing program and campaign activity to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Experience in delivering affiliate marketing reports to advertisers and senior management
  • Experience in ensuring that commissions and invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner
  • Strong analytics and Excel skills
  • Professional communication skills for phone, emails and chats with affiliates
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute with ideas to make continuous improvements
  • Good Romanian & English spoken & written (mandatory)
  • Good Spanish spoken & written (preferred)

2. BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience

  • Demonstrable ability to take on board accountability
  • Hands-on experience and approach
  • Experience in cryptocurrencies, gaming, gaming, and other industries with strong affiliate programs
  • Experience in creating an affiliate strategy from scratch
  • Advanced English.
  • Social, networking & business development skills mixed into one
  • Metrics-driven across the full funnel from user acquisition to payout
  • Understanding of various affiliate platforms, programs, and payout structures
  • Ability to conceptualize and deploy a full affiliate program strategy
  • Strong communication skills
  • Passion for the industry and the ability to convey that to prospective partnerships

3. BS in Advertising with 4 years of Experience

  • Affiliate marketing or similar performance marketing experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous experience from working at an affiliate network or media agency
  • Proven track record of handling high-value clients
  • Understanding of the online gaming industry.
  • Analytical for reporting purposes to enhance the affiliate program.
  • Experience using tools in affiliate systems.
  • Experience in tracking affiliates for compliance and reporting.
  • Strong negotiation, and analytical skills, and highly numerate.
  • Self-motivated energetic individual.
  • Strong Media buying & negotiation skills
  • Hands-on understanding of the affiliate ecosystem ideally large-scale platform experiences.
  • Good working knowledge with 3rd party affiliate platforms (Affise, hasOffers, AppsFlyer, Apsalar, etc.)
  • A good understanding of Earned Media

4. BA in Communications with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience and expertise within an affiliate, ideally with a recognized brand in retail/fashion or at an agency
  • Experience and passion in performance marketing with knowledge of data-driven decisions and implementing affiliate growth strategies based on establishing efficiency
  • Expertise in standard affiliate industry reporting and diagnostic tools (Adwords, Google Analytics, Search Console, etc), and Ad-serving technology
  • Experience working cross-functionally and interacting with partners at all levels
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF statements, etc.)
  • An outstanding professional will have...
  • Strong analytical and project management skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering results
  • Self-starter, takes initiative, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Ability to partner with multiple cross-functional teams
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

5. BS in Digital Marketing with 5 years of Experience

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communicator and ability to work towards monthly and quarterly targets
  • Ability to build long-lasting relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Excellent sales & negotiation skills
  • Experience working with affiliates and affiliate funnels
  • Experience with different traffic types and payouts
  • Experience managing external sales agents (affiliates)
  • Effectively bilingual in English and Hindi
  • Smart, energetic, detail-oriented and analytic
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively manage and build client relationships
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members
  • Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong drive and motivation to exceed objectives

6. BS in Economics with 3 years of Experience

  • Proficient in MS Office and excellent Excel skills
  • Experience working within the iGaming industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
  • Natural ability to quickly build rapport with external partners and internal stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset to review performance metrics, identify trends and make strategic recommendations to optimize campaigns
  • Enjoy being accountable for delivering results and able to be self-generative
  • Comfortable having tough conversations with partners and handling negotiations when necessary
  • Ability to think on feet and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

7. BA in Public Relations with 4 years of Experience

  • Data-driven, able to track performance and allocate own resources to best-performing efforts
  • Knowledge of different performance-based pricing models (CPA, CPL, CPS, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Facebook ads, google ads, Instagram ads, native, push, email, etc.
  • Strong analytical proficiency, especially with Excel or Google spreadsheets.
  • Fluent in English, written and verbal
  • Fluent in Spanish or Catalan
  • Experience in affiliate marketing.
  • Experience in developing and pitching solutions over the telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings with clients
  • Self-directed, motivated, and driven performer with exceptional multi-tasking abilities toward goals.
  • Comfortable working with details-driven and responsible for accuracy.
  • Adapt to a fast-growing market.
  • Interest in white, black and grey hat marketing

8. BS in E-commerce with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in Account Management in the Affiliate area and thus a deep understanding of the Affiliate business model and the needs of online retailers in France.
  • Eager to go full-throttle, take responsibility
  • Ability to work with great colleagues in the International Sales and Account Management Team
  • Ability to report, analyze, and numerical data are all familiar ground 
  • Well organized and have good Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Possess outstanding communication and negotiation skills 
  • Ensure smooth and professional communication with different partners (networks, agencies).
  • Fluent in French and English.
  • Experience as an Affiliate Manager or a similar position in the online industry
  • Experience managing people.
  • Excellent English (Written & Verbal).
  • Great negotiation and sales skills.
  • Goal-oriented and self-motivated personality.