Senior Associate, Affiliate

Business Overview 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

Position Summary

The Senior Associate, Affiliate & Partnerships is responsible role will be responsible for fulfilling tasks across all assigned clients to ensure client satisfaction and achieving client goals. The ideal candidate will oversee process to meet critical path deadlines and ensure effective client service. The role involves working with the team, managing tasks cross functionally and across clients, and efficiently achieving the clients Affiliate advertising goals.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of multiple client accounts and will be able to manage multiple projects. They will be a confident communicator both internally and externally and be able to identify new processes within the affiliate team, IPG and across multiple tools.

Responsibilities 

• Build out client reports and be able to convey performance data and trends
• Identify trends and solutions to improve based on their knowledge- make team-approved strategy recommendations to improve effectiveness
• Develop, grow, foster and maintain strong strategic and tactical relationships with existing partners
• Prospect, educate and onboard new strategic partners
• Support team in creating reporting for use with finance for billing purposes.
• Be proficient within all affiliate platforms and other internal and external tools.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of assigned clients’ situations and objectives while proactively anticipating needs
• Utilize internal tools to ensure quality work and timely delivery of projects.
• Upload client’s offer and promotions to platform, including link tracking creation.
• Manage reversals and other order inquiry processing within the affiliate platform, reporting and/or or tool.
• Be comfortable building PowerPoint decks.
• Skilled at building reports, explaining the data and determining basic solutions.
• Recommend ways to streamline current processes and increase efficiencies
• Consult and work with partners to enable them to drive more business for our clients
• Ability to learn quickly and understand emerging trends.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experienced Affiliate Marketing Specialist with 1-3 years in affiliate technology and agency environments.
• Proficient in managing and optimizing campaigns on leading affiliate platforms including Impact, CJ, Partnerize, and Awin.
• Adept at leveraging these platforms to drive performance and achieve client goals.
• Strong understanding of the affiliate marketing ecosystem, including publisher relationships, campaign analytics, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within an agency setting, delivering results for diverse clients through strategic planning and execution.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with the team.
• Ability to collaborate and work with a fast-paced environment and team.
• Passion for the emerging media and the digital marketplace in general
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Knowledge of other tools, Asana, SFDC, Hubspot, Tableau, other BI tools, is a plus.

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We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About IPG Mediabrands 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.  

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Last updated on Jun 11, 2024