Job Description

Affiliate Marketing Manager

Leeds / Hybrid (3 days in office) with some travel to the operational site, based in Yorkshire.

Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Business

Our client is a high profile, independent online retailer, with millions of registered customers and a growing B2B and B2C footprint. Headquartered in Yorkshire with a key office in Leeds, they operate a state-of-the-art distribution centre, shipping tens of thousands of orders each week. Following a recent change in ownership and investment, they are entering an exciting new phase of digital transformation and commercial growth, with a particular focus on innovation in marketing and customer experience.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Marketing Director, this is a high-impact role for an experienced and commercially minded Affiliate Marketing Manager. You'll take full ownership of the affiliate marketing programme: shaping the strategy, driving performance, and building meaningful partnerships that contribute directly to revenue growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step into a role with real autonomy and influence in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement a scalable affiliate marketing strategy - one that goes beyond voucher and cashback sites.

- Recruit and nurture affiliate partners to drive engagement, retention and ROI.

- Negotiate commission structures and optimise performance based on data and audience insights.

- Monitor affiliate campaigns and regularly report on performance, using analytics and A/B testing to guide decision making.

- Collaborate with internal teams (Trading, Marketing, Analytics) to ensure affiliate activity aligns with broader goals.

- Maintain strong working relationships with external networks and ensure best-in-class compliance and execution.

- Stay ahead of affiliate marketing trends and ensure the programme remains competitive and innovative.

About You

You're results-driven, strategic and comfortable operating in a fast-moving retail environment. You enjoy owning your remit, thrive on optimising performance, and know how to work cross-functionally to get things done.

You'll bring:

- Proven experience in affiliate marketing, ideally within retail or e-commerce.

- Strong knowledge of affiliate platforms, tracking tech and performance analysis.

- Excellent relationship-building skills and a commercial mindset.

- Confidence negotiating commission structures and managing performance data.

- A passion for digital marketing and driving growth through strategic partnerships.

Bonus if you have:

- Experience in retail from, predominantly from a D2C/B2C perspective.

- Exposure to broader digital marketing campaigns and how affiliate fits into the mix.

- Knowledge of commission-based models and revenue share agreements.

Benefits:

- A chance to lead and grow an affiliate function with autonomy.

- Hybrid working from a Leeds base.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- The opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS1 2HL