Director, Affiliate Partnerships

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Director, Affiliate Partnerships to help us bridge the gap between traditional search and the new era of AI-driven discovery.Perks include 100% health, vision and dental benefits, 50% 401k match up to 6% of your salary, donation matching, career development training, unlimited PTO, remote work equipment, and free pens. Everyone loves free pens.Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble!Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. We are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.ResponsibilitiesStand up affiliate partnerships as a repeatable service offering and repeatable growth lever for LLM visibilityDesign and document playbooks for partner recruitment, onboarding, content partnerships, and performance managementPersonally run initial client accounts to prove the model, including partner activation and setting up tracking/reporting workflowsJoin sales calls to scope engagements and position affiliate partnerships as a strategic distribution channel for AI-era discoveryDefine success metrics for affiliate-driven LLM visibility and AI discovery across diverse partner types (publishers, creators, marketplaces)Manage and develop Siege Media’s existing agency partnership and referral program to increase pipeline utilizationIdentify and recruit priority partner types to ensure client success in the age of LLM-powered searchCollaborate with SEO, content, and digital PR teams to create integrated growth strategies for world-class clientsHire, manage, and develop a team of executors once the affiliate motion is proven and scaledEstablish reporting frameworks and QA processes tied to revenue, visibility, and growth outcomesContinuously evolve the service offering as the landscape of LLM and AI discovery changesRequired Skills5 years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, growth, or distributionProven history of building or rebuilding a channel from scratch (0 to 1) rather than just maintaining oneStrong operator instincts with a "get your hands dirty" mentality and a willingness to execute before delegatingExperience working with publishers, creators, marketplaces, or similar partner ecosystemsComfortable in a client-facing role with the ability to contribute effectively on sales and strategy callsClear communication skills with the ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable playbooksA deep interest in how AI and LLMs are changing the discovery and distribution landscapeAbility to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote environmentSuggested Skills2-3 years of experience working in an agency or services environmentPrior experience launching new service lines or scaling a business unitFamiliarity with performance-based partnerships, rev share models, or network platformsExperience using affiliate platforms such as PartnerStack and Impact.comExperience managing small teams in a high-growth startup or enterprise environment (B2B/B2C)The salary range for this position is $115,000.00 – $135,000.00 base, $130k – $165k OTE.Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:Your resumeA short introduction/cover letterCase Study/Question: Briefly describe a partnership or affiliate playbook you built from scratch. How did you define "success" for that channel?Powered by JazzHRz3ZUZijwiQ

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000