Affiliate Marketing Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re looking to hire for a remote opportunity supporting a mission-oriented retail brand. This is a part-time (15 hours per week), 3-month contract role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, focusing on building meaningful partnerships that drive both revenue and brand storytelling.

The application deadline for this role is 11/13/2025.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic roadmap for the affiliate marketing channel, aligning the program’s vision with broader organizational goals and values.
• Identify and recruit high-quality affiliate partners who share similar audiences and brand ethos.
• Create and manage an engaging affiliate onboarding experience to ensure partners are set up for success.
• Serve as the main liaison between the brand and its affiliate network—supporting publisher recruitment, relationship management, partner communications, and product activations.
• Negotiate and optimize affiliate terms, commissions, and incentive structures to drive performance and support key marketing initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience managing affiliate marketing programs, either in-house or through an agency.
• 5+ years of experience managing digital marketing campaigns (email, paid social, paid search, display, or OTT).
• Hands-on experience with Impact (affiliate marketing technology), including reporting, partner management, deal placements, and commission adjustments.
• Expertise in commission and bonus models that drive ROI and partner engagement.
• Proficiency with web analytics tools (Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) and UTM tracking for performance measurement.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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