Affiliates Manager

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.  

  
Carat is the world’s first media agency and privileged to work with some of the most storied and innovative brands in the world. Most recently named a leader amongst global media agencies by Forrester, Carat is consistently ranked the #1 media agency in the world. With over 12,000 experts in over 100 countries Carat delivers an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding and connect people and brands through powerful and engaging media experiences.  
  
We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Affiliates Manager with our awesome team in Sydney!  
  
The role:  

As an Affiliates Manager , you’ll play a key role in delivering best-in-class digital media activation across our affiliates channels — including with Cashback providers, Coupon providers, Closed group loyalty platforms  Content discovery, Influencer discovery, and emerging tech and CLOs amongst others programmatic platforms. Working closely with the Affiliates Director and wider team, you’ll help translate client briefs into strategic direction to create high-performing Affiliates investment that drive measurable results for our clients.  
  
  
Key Responsibilities   

• Ideally 2 years in affiliate marketing.  

• Lead the planning, implementation, and day-to-day management of Affiliates campaigns for a group of clients , ensuring alignment to the media strategy and client goals.   

• Strong Negotiation skills with publishers to get the best inclusions and outcomes for clients   

• Execute and optimise Affiliates campaigns predominantly using the Impact platform – prior experience here is preferred   

• Support with weekly and post-campaign reporting, extracting actionable insights, surfacing recommendations, and contributing to client WIPs.   

• Monitor budgets, pacing, and performance metrics to ensure campaigns are running efficiently and delivering against KPIs. .   

• Manage and resolve discrepancies, queries, and adjustments related to campaign delivery and invoicing.   

• Research, recruit, and onboard new affiliate partners to diversify the publisher mix and expand client reach.  

• Stay across industry trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies to proactively identify opportunities for optimisations and innovations  

A Bit About You   

• You’re passionate about performance media and have a working knowledge of Impact  

• You understand Affiliate channels and how they contribute to broader campaign and business objectives.  

• You love providing test and learn opportunities for clients, backed by data lead forecasts and love to scale out your wins to other clients    

• You’ve had experience with campaign implementation, pacing, optimisation, and reporting — and love working with data to tell a story.   

• You’re proactive and collaborative — someone who builds strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and media partners.   

What’s in it for you 

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy 

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company mental health awareness days off per year 

• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University 

• Save money with great discounts on health insurance, gym membership, buying a car and travel! 

Become a champion for meaningful progress 

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. 

Come join a global network where the opportunities to learn and experiment are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you. 

Next Steps 

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you, apply now 

"Salary for this role is $90,000 per annum inclusive of Superannuation" 

Please note, unfortunately due to the changing visa conditions we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position and may not be able to accept some visa types. 

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