What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Specialist, Affiliate Marketing position at Acceleration Partners?
Location:
The Account Specialist, Affiliate Marketing position is a remote, work-from-home role, as are all positions at Acceleration Partners (a structure central to our culture and vision to change the work/life paradigm). Some travel is required for client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, and other events.
The Role: Acceleration Partners is accepting applications for an Account Specialist role within our growing Affiliate Marketing team. As an Account Specialist you will support the management of client accounts, assisting in the execution of affiliate marketing strategies, analyzing performance data, and building strong client relationships. You will work closely with senior team members, learning to manage accounts while contributing and growing in your knowledge and expertise about the channel. This is an entry level role where we encourage individuals from a variety of career backgrounds to apply. A structured training program will be provided to enable growth within your role and understanding of affiliate marketing.
Top 5 Responsibilities
Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first-to-market Partnership Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. Managing clients in 40 countries, AP’s global team of 300 focuses on data-driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers through affiliate and influencer All of our work is supported by APVision, our proprietary technology suite which leverages the largest dataset of any agency in the Partnership Marketing agency ecosystem. Serving over 200 brands—including household names like Amazon, Apple, Target, Google, Marriott, Coinbase, and Burberry—AP’s diversified team is creating what’s next in the industry by building high-performing partnership marketing programs. As the only truly integrated global partnerships agency, AP prides itself on being at the cutting edge of industry developments and leveraging proven expertise to deliver unique solutions for brands seeking sustainable growth.
Ap Perks & Benefits - What We Offer
Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
The Account Specialist, Affiliate Marketing position is a remote, work-from-home role, as are all positions at Acceleration Partners (a structure central to our culture and vision to change the work/life paradigm). Some travel is required for client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, and other events.
The Role: Acceleration Partners is accepting applications for an Account Specialist role within our growing Affiliate Marketing team. As an Account Specialist you will support the management of client accounts, assisting in the execution of affiliate marketing strategies, analyzing performance data, and building strong client relationships. You will work closely with senior team members, learning to manage accounts while contributing and growing in your knowledge and expertise about the channel. This is an entry level role where we encourage individuals from a variety of career backgrounds to apply. A structured training program will be provided to enable growth within your role and understanding of affiliate marketing.
Top 5 Responsibilities
- Client Support & Relationship Building:
- Work closely with Account Directors and SAM/AM’s to offer support across multiple accounts, ensuring effective execution and high quality client deliverables.
- Participate in client meetings, providing updates and assisting with overall account strategy.
- Proactively contribute to client engagement through offering support in day-to-day execution.
- Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Work closely with internal teams to gather and interpret performance data, helping develop insights and recommendations.
- Assist in preparing reports that translate data into clear, actionable insights for clients.
- Regularly monitor key performance metrics and adjust campaign tactics accordingly.
- Campaign Support & Execution:
- Assist in the execution of client’s affiliate strategies, ensuring alignment with client goals.
- Contribute fresh ideas to enhance client success and campaign outcomes.
- Support the implementation of new tactics and initiatives to drive campaign performance.
- Work closely with our internal operations team to ensure require account operations outputs are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
- Partner Management & Activation:
- Support senior team members in managing partner relationships, ensuring smooth collaboration and effective communication with a variety of partners.
- Assist in recruitment strategies that expand client reach and deliver growth.
- Begin attending industry events and networking opportunities to build knowledge and relationships, with support from senior team members.
- Stay informed on emerging industry trends, benchmark data, and competitive insights, integrating them into client strategies and recommendations.
- Development and Accountability:
- Learn from senior team members, gaining the skills necessary to manage accounts independently.
- Participate in AP training programs and be committed to learning to help growing into a more strategic, autonomous role within the team.
- By 6 Months:
- You will be supporting multiple client programs, building strong relationships, and contributing to client campaign execution.
- You will be using data to optimize performance and make recommendations, with support from senior team members.
- Client KPIs will be met, and you will be growing in your ability to independently manage tasks.
- By 1 Year:
- You will be managing smaller accounts with increasing autonomy, building strong client relationships, and offering proactive recommendations.
- You will be working closely with Account Managers, contributing to the strategic success of client programs.
- Client satisfaction will remain high, with Net Promoter Scores consistently at 8 .
- Strong sense of curiosity
- Critical thinker
- Confident and comfortable being uncomfortable
- Flexible, resilient, coachable
- Relationship and service oriented
- Proactive and outcome oriented
- Strong work ethic and personal standards
- 1-2 years of experience- background in online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing beneficial.
- Familiarity with affiliate networks and SaaS platforms (e.g., ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, formatting, etc.).
- Knowledge of HTML is a plus.
- Ability to travel when necessary for conferences and team meetings.
Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first-to-market Partnership Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. Managing clients in 40 countries, AP’s global team of 300 focuses on data-driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers through affiliate and influencer All of our work is supported by APVision, our proprietary technology suite which leverages the largest dataset of any agency in the Partnership Marketing agency ecosystem. Serving over 200 brands—including household names like Amazon, Apple, Target, Google, Marriott, Coinbase, and Burberry—AP’s diversified team is creating what’s next in the industry by building high-performing partnership marketing programs. As the only truly integrated global partnerships agency, AP prides itself on being at the cutting edge of industry developments and leveraging proven expertise to deliver unique solutions for brands seeking sustainable growth.
Ap Perks & Benefits - What We Offer
- 100% remote work for everyone
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (with opt-out benefits)
- 401K with matching
- Open Paid Time Off
- Summer & Holiday Wellness Breaks in July and December
- Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
- Focus Fridays
- Paid Parental Leave Benefits
- Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances
- Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!
- Target Salary is $55,000 - $60,000 depending on location and experience.
Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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Salary : $55,000 - $60,000