CONTEXT | YOUR IMPACT
ReturnX is looking for a driven individual to join our young dynamic team based in Johannesburg, South Africa with a client base around the globe. This role provides you with an excellent opportunity to execute bold ideas concerning affiliate marketing across various industries, including insurance, finance, online fashion, etc . The successful candidate must have specific knowledge and experience working in the affiliate marketing industry.
EDUCATION
- Degree in Marketing or any relevant field
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual gross profit targets
- Identify and recruit new affiliates through various approaches including social networks, marketplace sites, etc.
- Reengage inactive affiliates and deepen relationship with existing affiliates
- Negotiate and manage contracts and commission structures for affiliates
- Maintain direct communication and recommend new campaigns for affiliates and provide performance feedback
- Monitor affiliate activity, analyse performance, identify areas of improvement, and recommend ways to increase affiliate performance
- Proactively monitor traffic sources to determine which affiliates should be prioritized and focused on
- Stay up to date with the latest affiliate marketing trends
- Keep affiliates up to date with the latest company news
- Work with the Head of Delivery to forecast ROI and activity for all affiliate partners – both new and existing
- Ensure all ROI and sales targets are met through the affiliate channels and partnerships
KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years experience in an affiliate marketing or relevant Digital Business Development role with the industry
- A solid understanding of the affiliate marketing industry
- Previous work experience with CRM to maintain and keep track of all digital business development related activities and records such as prospect leads, opportunities, and sales (Salesforce is a plus)
- Ability to sell affiliate opportunities to potential affiliates
- Strong knowledge of affiliate platforms and programmes
- Passion for affiliate marketing and the wider digital industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – including presenting and reporting
- Strong people and partnership management skills
- Strong Excel and numerical skills
- A good understanding of the whole digital marketing mix
- A good working knowledge of the latest affiliate marketing and online partnerships trends
- Must be able to work remotely with a strong and stable Internet connectivity (fibre is a plus) plus own laptop
COMPETENCIES
- Commercial Acumen
- Proactive and Enthusiastic
- Takes Initiative and Invests Energy to Make things Happen
- Solutions-Focused
- Accountable and Responsible
- Relationship Builder
- Confident and Outgoing
- Optimistic & Resilient
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Inspiring & Influential
- Convincing and Negotiating
- Strategic Mindset
- Organised
- Manages Own Time Effectively
Please, submit your CV to [email protected]
