About Us: The College Tour is a groundbreaking TV series that brings the story of colleges and universities to life, showcasing the unique attributes, culture, and opportunities available at each institution. Our mission is to help prospective students and their families make informed decisions about higher education. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Affiliate Marketing Expert to join our dynamic team to drive strategic affiliate partnerships.
Position Overview: The Affiliate Marketing Expert will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing our affiliate marketing programs to drive traffic, increase brand visibility, and generate leads for The College Tour. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in affiliate marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with affiliate partners.
Ideally, we are looking for an 'intrapreneur'. Someone that can see the potential with our website and can build a revenue generating affiliate program selling someone else's product through our website, blog, etc. We would love and would rather a smart 'partner' here than a straight up employee. Someone that can use our brand to build and drive an affiliate marketing program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive affiliate marketing strategy to align with The College Tour’s goals and objectives.
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new affiliate partners to expand our network.
- Manage relationships providing support and resources to maximize performance.
- Monitor and analyze affiliate performance metrics, including traffic, conversions, and ROI, to optimize campaigns.
- Create and distribute promotional materials, including banners, links, and content, to affiliates.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to align affiliate efforts with overall marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure our affiliate program remains competitive.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with affiliates and provide actionable insights to drive improvement.
- Negotiate terms and agreements with affiliate partners to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Manage cost-effective strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in affiliate marketing, preferably in the education or media industry.
- Strong understanding of affiliate marketing platforms and tools.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and affiliate marketing software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with affiliate networks such as Commission Junction, ShareASale, or Rakuten.
- Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing principles.
- Familiarity with the higher education sector and college marketing.
Benefits:
- Revenue Share
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Opportunity to be part of an innovative and impactful TV series.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $2,500.00 - $10,000.00 per month
Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Experience:
- Google Analytics: 5 years (Required)
- Facebook Advertising: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote