DIGITAL MARKETER - AFFILLATE SPECIALIST UMHLANGA

The role is responsible for creating and executing recruitment and optimization strategies on behalf of the brand and will be the day-to-day contact for a portfolio of clients, tasked with using industry insight to create and deliver operational and strategic initiatives to grow the affiliate database. In addition, the role involves: optimization and recruitment of affiliates, account maintenance, reporting on results, building strong relationships with affiliates and lead acquisition.

Job Description

• Recruit, manage and develop affiliate relationships on behalf of the company communicating expectations, sharing best practices, disseminating offers and promotions, and providing account updates to all affiliates.

• Identify new sources of revenue on behalf of the company by extending reach through new affiliate relationships or optimizing affiliate marketing campaign strategies.

• Identify opportunities to better optimize campaign results by interpreting standard and custom reports.

• Work cross-functionally with internal the companies teams on a variety of projects.

• Work with Affiliate software provider and inhouse development team to troubleshoot complex data transfer issues and other technical items.

• Provide daily support to team members and affiliates.

• Daily account checks.

• Weekly/Monthly reporting.

• Respond to incoming calls and emails and relay messages.

• Understand and manage the month-end reporting system.

• Provide support for ad hoc administrative and reporting tasks and be able to prioritize these effectively.

• Attend industry events when required and network with clients.

• Deeply understand the brand and business objectives. • Think strategically and deliver clear recommendations.

• Report back internally on execution of strategy against measures.

• Help develop accurate account budget forecasts, foster, and grow revenue.

• Develop and monitor ROI and KPIs.

• Drive the delivery/execution of all campaigns accurately and on time on various channels.

• Delivering quality work, on time and according to instructions.

• Ensure you are up to date on all news and trending topics related to the business and industry.

• Must demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to manage a portfolio of accounts.

• Strong communication skills required – written and verbal (English and IsiZulu).

• Work to improve our brand presence

Requirements:

• Matric
• Degree / Diploma in Marketing, Communications and Digital
• Valid drivers licenses
• 2 to 3 years Digital marketing 
• Affiliate Experience is preferred
• 2 to 3 years Negotiation skills within a sales environment
• minimum 2 years sales experience / lead generation