Senior Specialist, Affiliate Marketing | Growth Marketing Team

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

[CHICAGO ONLY]

Partnerships Specialist (Affiliate Marketing)

Chicago, hybrid

Digital Marketing at DEPT®:

• A group of analytical and performance-driven colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work for you as well as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like Netflix, Foot Locker & Philips.
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.
  
  
  

The Job

For our Affiliate Marketing team, we are looking for an experienced Partnerships Specialist. Through a smart combination of marketing knowledge and communication skills, you bring our clients to the next level in the field of Affiliate Marketing.

As a Partnerships Specialist, you help our clients to increase their online business. You do this by looking strategically at how Affiliate Marketing can contribute to the growth plans of our clients. We have a lot of ambition, and in this role you'll get the possibilities and opportunities to contribute to this.

Key Responsibilities

• Create new or revise current strategies based on business goals and objectives
• Manage your clients’ affiliate program
• Analyze and optimize affiliate marketing performance based on client’s KPIs
• Consulting clients on affiliate marketing opportunities and innovation
• Recruit, activate and optimize current publishers for your clients
• Manage publisher relationships for your clients
• Be included on pitches and new business opportunities to expand the client portfolio of the Partnerships Team.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Have work experience with (international) affiliate marketing
• 2 years of experience with Affiliate programs/networks: Partnerize, Impact Radius, Commission Junction, Rakuten.
• Experience with multiple modes of publishing: cashbackers, discount websites, closed user groups, review/comparison websites, content websites and influencers.
• 3+ years of agency experience with affiliate marketing campaigns
• 3+ years of experience with client pitches, day-to-day support, and execution of affiliate marketing campaigns.
• Bonus points if you have experience with multiple affiliate networks, and especially Partnerize
• Have experience in deploying the full funnel within affiliate marketing via different publisher types
• Are analytical, flexible and able to work independently
• Collaborative team player with experience handling tasks autonomously
  
  
  

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
  
  
  

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.