Senior Affiliate Marketing Manager

ClickUp is revolutionizing the way the world works. As the only all-in-one productivity platform built from day one for true convergence, ClickUp unifies tasks, docs, chat, calendar, enterprise search, and more—supercharged by context-driven AI. While others scramble to bundle fragmented tools or bolt on AI, we anticipated this future and made it our foundation from the start. Headquartered in San Diego with a rapidly expanding global footprint, we empower over three million teams to break free from silos and reclaim their time—saving at least one day every week. Join ClickUp, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies on the planet, and help millions of users transform the way they work. We’re not just building software. We’re shaping the future of work. Come join us in building the future—together. 🦄  ClickUp is seeking a Senior Affiliate Marketing Manager to architect and scale a world-class partner ecosystem that drives our global growth. This is a unique opportunity to transform our affiliate and partner program from a functional channel into a strategic competitive advantage. You will identify, recruit, and nurture high-value relationships with content creators, consultants, and strategic partners who share our passion for productivity. By empowering these partners to evangelize ClickUp, you will unlock new audiences, drive high-quality user acquisition, and solidify our position as the all-in-one platform that makes the world more productive. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are data-driven, and have a passion for building programs at scale, this role is for you!

 

The Role:

• Architect and scale a global partner ecosystem to serve as a growth engine for ClickUp
• Transform the affiliate and partner program into a strategic competitive advantage
• Identify, recruit, and nurture high-value relationships with content creators, consultants, and strategic partners
• Empower partners to evangelize ClickUp and unlock new audiences
• Drive high-quality user acquisition and scale customer acquisition efficiently in a competitive market
• Double partner-sourced monthly LTV within 12 months while maintaining LTV/CAC efficiency
• Establish a clear baseline and reporting framework for program performance
• Recruit and onboard new, high-impact partners diversified across key categories
• Increase partner activation rate by developing and launching onboarding flows, resource centers, and communication cadences
• Audit and optimize program infrastructure, including platform, tracking, and commission structure
• Implement partner tiers to incentivize and reward top performers
• Create and present an 18-month strategic plan for program evolution, including international expansion, co-marketing campaigns, and technology partner integrations

 

Qualifications:

• Direct, hands-on experience managing or playing a pivotal role in an affiliate/partnerships program with an eight-figure annual payout budget.
• Proven ability to manage thousands of partner relationships and implement sophisticated tracking, fraud prevention, and automated payment systems
• Experience designing partner tiers, commission models, and long-term channel strategies
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate partners
• Data-driven mindset; fluent in partnership marketing metrics (CAC, LTV, conversion rates, commission payouts)
• Experience with affiliate platforms (e.g., Impact, PartnerStack) and analytics tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, ownership-driven approach
• Strong negotiation and influence skills with both external partners and internal stakeholders
• Bonus: Experience managing affiliate/partner programs for B2B SaaS companies, pre-existing relationships in the productivity or future-of-work content creator community, and a deep understanding of ClickUp's product and mission

Salary and BenefitsAt ClickUp, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location,  interview performance, years of experience, education level, and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our company’s compensation philosophy.This position is eligible for the following benefits and perks: Equity 401k Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Spending accounts Life & Disability Paid parental leave Flexible paid time off Enhanced employee assistance program Employee wellness stipend Professional development stipend

USA Salary Range (OTE): $155,000 USD - $196,500 USD

 

Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!

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