Affiliate Program Manager

Affiliate Program Manager

Position Overview

Merchynt LLC is seeking a full-time Affiliate Program Manager to scale an existing affiliate program function from the ground up off the back of recent growth in affiliate interest. With guidance from the leadership team, this person will take ownership of developing the program’s processes, recruiting affiliates, supporting partners, and improving overall performance.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can turn broad goals into an organized and effective affiliate program. This role requires someone who is comfortable creating new processes, testing strategies, identifying opportunities, and working independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development and Launch: Build and launch Merchynt’s “2.0” affiliate program function from the ground up with guidance from the leadership team, including developing processes, workflows, communications, and partner resources.
• Affiliate Recruitment: Identify, contact, and recruit prospective affiliates, referral partners, content creators, agencies, and other industry partners.
• Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with new and existing affiliates and serve as their primary point of contact.
• Program Growth: Develop and execute strategies to expand the affiliate network, increase partner participation, and grow affiliate-generated revenue.
• Affiliate Enablement: Provide affiliates with the information, training, promotional materials, product updates, and support they need to promote Merchynt effectively.
• Partner Engagement: Maintain regular communication with affiliates, encourage participation, and develop campaigns or incentives that improve engagement.
• Performance Management: Monitor affiliate activity and results, identify high-performing partners, and develop strategies to improve underperforming relationships.
• Online Outreach and Networking: Identify and participate in relevant online communities, professional groups, social media platforms, forums, and other digital channels to connect with prospective affiliates and organizations serving Merchynt’s target customers. This role does not require attending in-person networking events.
• Campaign Coordination: Collaborate with Marketing to create affiliate campaigns, promotions, landing pages, email materials, and other partner resources.
• Program Administration: Maintain accurate affiliate records, track referrals and commissions, and help resolve attribution, payment, or account questions.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on affiliate recruitment, engagement, conversions, revenue, and overall program performance.
• Compliance: Ensure affiliates follow program terms, brand guidelines, advertising requirements, and applicable disclosure rules.
• Program Improvement: Recommend improvements to affiliate processes, commission structures, communications, technology, and partner resources.

The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The Affiliate Program Manager may be required to perform other related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnership management, influencer marketing, business development, channel marketing, or a related field.
• Experience managing, supporting, developing, or expanding an affiliate or referral program.
• Proven ability to recruit, engage, and maintain productive relationships with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to build processes, develop new initiatives, and turn broad objectives into actionable plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting online outreach, leading partner conversations, and representing a company professionally.
• Strong organization, project management, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to evaluate program performance and use data to guide outreach and growth strategies.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume ownership of a new program function in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing an affiliate program for a SaaS, technology, software, or e-commerce company.
• Experience developing an affiliate program or significantly expanding an existing program.
• Familiarity with local SEO, Google Business Profiles, digital marketing agencies, or small-business marketing.
• Experience using affiliate tracking platforms, CRM systems, and marketing automation tools.
• Experience creating partner campaigns, promotional resources, and affiliate communications.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: Starting at $60,000 per year, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance Bonus: This position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to measurable improvements in affiliate program performance. Specific eligibility requirements, performance targets, and bonus terms will be determined and communicated separately.
• Employment Status: Full-time, salaried W-2 position. Final exempt or non-exempt classification will be determined based on the position’s actual duties and applicable law.
• Location: Remote within the United States.
• Benefits: Eligible employees receive company holidays, paid time off, a taxable monthly healthcare stipend, and other benefits offered under company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Merchynt LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This job description describes the general nature and key responsibilities of the Affiliate Program Manager position. It is not an exhaustive list of every duty, responsibility, or qualification associated with the role. Merchynt LLC may modify the position’s duties as business needs evolve.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote