Affiliate Marketing Manager

POSITION:   Affiliated Marketing Manager        

DEPARTMENT:    Marketing

REPORTS TO:  Director, Marketing             

FLSA STATUS:   Exempt          

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

THE ROLE

We are looking for a talented, experienced and innovative Affiliate Marketing Manager to help us build out our affiliate program across our portfolio of well-known sports and entertainment clients. This position will work closely with campaign strategists, digital marketers, creative, and analytics teams to optimize affiliates, expand and launch programs and drive incremental revenue.  

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated quantitative and analytical thinking, has excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and can be an innovative self starter. You are passionate about affiliate marketing and can work at both the strategic and operational level, generating creative ideas for growth and executing best in class marketing campaigns, analyzing data and solving problems. You will help plan, manage and execute client campaigns from start to finish while aiming to hit goal KPIs.  

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work to grow affiliate partnerships, maintain existing relationships & be responsible for affiliate program billing and reporting
• Negotiate commission rates with affiliates to drive efficient value for the business
• Build out affiliate partnerships that improve bottom line and drive incremental growth
• Be responsive to partners via email and able to work with them in order to reach agreements that are fair for both businesses and hit our clients goals
• Be hands on with the AWIN affiliate platform to ensure partners are up to date on current promos, product launches and initiatives. Giving affiliates the proper info to optimize their program for the benefit of our business
• Come up with new and innovative ways to work with affiliate partners such as sponsorship opportunities, data sharing agreements, and PR related articles for featured events
• Be able to document your success in an executive facing manner
• Execute & debrief on key tests that improve business learnings to strengthen our advertising playbook
• Set and hit goals on a weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual basis
• Execute campaigns in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends & ASM policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE     

• 3+ years in an affiliate marketing role 
• Experience with an affiliate marketing platform (AWIN preferred)  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in excel and power point 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong understanding of direct response advertising & thrive in a results-driven environment 
• The ability to expand the affiliate program in both number of partners as well as innovative ideas for content, partnerships, and sponsorships 
• A positive and collaborative team player  
• Formulate data results into a marketing story to  
• A Data driven individual that knows can test and learn and then use those learnings to improve campaigns 
• Autonomous teammate that has a strong attention to detail, get-up and go mentality

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Remote 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.