Affiliate Partnership Manager

• Remote
• Permanent or Full-time Contractor
• Competitive Salary

About Us:
ClickOut Media is not just a company - it's a thriving ecosystem of diverse talent from around the globe. As a proudly remote-first organisation, we've cultivated an environment where creativity flourishes, collaboration is core, and innovation knows no bounds. With over +850 team members and more than 200 assets, our startup culture fuels our growth, making us a leading force in multi-channel marketing. We specialise in delivering best-in-class SEO & Content solutions to esteemed clients worldwide.

What Makes Us Different:
At ClickOut Media, we thrive in the most competitive search verticals, operate across every major language, and conquer platforms you've probably never even heard of. Our dynamic approach, combined with our fast-paced environment, sets us apart in the industry. We're not just here to meet expectations; we're here to exceed them, every single time. Our relentless pursuit of excellence has been the cornerstone of our continuous success.

Role Description:
The demand for new affiliate partnerships in the Technology sector is growing rapidly at Clickout Media. We are looking for a driven, highly organised individual to become part of the team. This person will be responsible for finding new and best in field deals relevant to the technology content that we produce. They will work closely with both the commercial and editorial teams to maximise revenue and increase effective growth within the department.

Core Tasks:

1 - Affiliate program applications

• Research, identify, and apply for new affiliate programs

• Ensure all applications goals are met and submitted accurately

2 - Follow up and relationship management

• Follow up on pending applications to ensure timely approvals

• Build and maintain relationships with affiliate managers to enable smoother communication and onboarding

3 - Pipeline Management

• Track progress of applications via Hubspot

• Prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met

4 - Market Research and Opportunity Identification

• Identify high value opportunities

• Stay informed about competitor activities and trends in affiliate marketing space

5 - Target Achievement

• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly KPI’s for signups and successful onboarding

• Identify and prioritise partnerships that align with revenue growth objectives

6 - Process Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure applications follow established processes

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all interactions

7 - Problem Solving and Escalation

• Address delays or roadblocks in the application process, using creative solutions to overcome challenges

• Escalate complex issues to senior team members when necessary

8 - Learning and Development

• Stay updated on affiliate marketing models and best practices

• Participate in training sessions to improve industry knowledge and sales techniques

Essential Requirements:

1 - Strong Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate professionally with partners via email, phone, or agency platforms so they can apply for affiliate programs and follow up on application processes

2 - Self-motivated and results driven

• Hungry to succeed mentality, motivated to chase leads, follow up persistently, and complete partnerships

3 - Goal oriented with a strong sense of urgency

• Meet and exceed application and approval targets

• Act with urgency to resolve roadblocks

4 - Strong organisational and time management skills

• Must be able to handle multiple applications at various stages and prioritise effectively

• Follow link organisational process that already exists

• Work with content team to follow pipeline

5 - Adaptability and problem solving skills

• Ability to pivot and find alternative paths when applications stall, or face delays.

6 - Previous sales or affiliate experience

• A background in affiliate marketing sales or similar environment

• Desirable - good knowledge of B2C marketing, basic B2B

• Experience or familiarity with software sales - eg. VPN, AntiVirus, AI, Streaming, CRM, VoIP, Project Management and Accounting Software.
  

7 - Basic understanding of affiliate marketing

• Familiarity with affiliate marketing commercial models CPL, CPC, CPA, Revshare. Do they understand what we are looking for? Can they spot a deal?

8 - Coachability and willingness to grow

• Enthusiastic about learning industry practices and training on new processes and tools

9 - Attention to detail

• Accurately input information, follow specific partner requirements, and adhere to platform guidelines to ensure applications are processed smoothly and without error

Benefits & Rewards:

• A brilliant opportunity to grow your career & work with a fun, fast-paced & growing company, prepared to let you shine
• An entrepreneurial environment where you learn more every day (we more than welcome and support people with their own projects)
• Build an organisation that continues to diversify its portfolio
• Personal responsibility with a ton of autonomy
• 33/30 free paid days
• Market leading remuneration and bonuses available
• An international team with over 35 nationalities
• Fully Remote working (work fully remotely and option for weekly coworker space)
• Additional benefit for permanent employees are available dependent on the location

What do we mean by "Fully Remote"

Clickout Media offers you an unparalleled working experience. We are registered in Malta, but you don't have to be. Wherever you are based, and whether you are employed, operate B2B, or are a career freelancer, we will always find a way to work with great people.

Engaging with a worldwide workforce, ClickOut Media brings together world leading experts in the fields of Tech, SEO, Content and Product. Our remote approach gives absolute flexibility to our people and exemplifies our philosophy of autonomy and trust.

Diversity is a given for us, and this unique approach allows us to deliver and have respect for the wide variety of people, experiences and cultures we bring together.

Our recruitment process is as follows:

1. Apply
2. Have an introduction call with our recruitment team
3. Have a technical interview
4. Do a test

Equal Opportunities

ClickOut Media is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.