Affiliate Manager

About WPP Media 

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WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Role Summary and Impact 

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Affiliate Manager to join our dynamic Affiliate team. Based in Singapore, the Affiliate Manager is an integral position within WPP Media’s Affiliate team, working for some of the largest global brands helping them to drive successful partnerships & campaigns. The Affiliate Manager will work closely with the Affiliate Director from both an operational and strategic stand point. We work with some of the world’s biggest retailers, so we are looking for the right candidate to join us to deliver exceptional service levels to these current clients with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Skills and Experience 

Client Service & Account Management:

• Act as the Southeast Asian Account Manager on multiple blue-chip clients within WPP Media regional Affiliate Marketing team.
• Manage the day-to-day workflow, acting as a key point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business objectives and providing strategic recommendations to optimise their affiliate programs.
• Proactively identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with the team to develop and pitch new ideas.
• Compile and deliver and present regular performance reports, providing insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to clients.
• Responsible for financial management from an external perspective, monitoring client budget and spend.
• Meet and host affiliate partner events.

Campaign Execution & Optimisation:

• Plan, execute, and optimise of affiliate marketing campaigns across various partners.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure campaigns are delivering against client objectives and budget.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot campaign performance issues, implementing corrective actions to maximise results.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve campaign effectiveness.
• Manage the platform.

Partner Management & Development:

• Recruit and onboard new publisher partners, expand our network, identify strategic partnerships. to grow the business and increase efficiency for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing publisher partners, providing ongoing support and optimising partnerships for mutual growth.
• Negotiate favourable partnership deals and ensure compliance with program guidelines.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Have an analytical approach whilst working on reporting and performance metrics to draw insight and make strategic recommendations to clients to optimise their affiliate program.
• Prepare regular client reports, including performance summaries, key metrics, and strategic recommendations.
• Utilise data visualisation tools to present findings in a clear and concise manner.
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years digital marketing experience with a preference for 2 of these years to be in an affiliate marketing focused role with Southeast markets experiences or a client-facing role.
• In-depth knowledge of affiliate / partnership marketing and the best practice on how affiliate programs are managed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and internal stakeholders. The candidate must be comfortable presenting to large groups of people and senior clients.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing client accounts.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Seeks ownership and readily accepts accountability.
• Some familiarity with reporting platforms (affiliate networks/tools) and how they are used to manage campaign performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Positive attitude and a team player ready to be part of the team culture.
• Fluency in English is essential for this role with Vietnamese language as an added benefit, as the role involves extensive communication and relationship management with Vietnamese-speaking partners and affiliates

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

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