Senior Affiliate Manager

Title: Senior Affiliate Manager

Location: 100% Remote  (USA Only)

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 annually plus quarterly performance based commissions. 

Summary:

Take your career to the next level as a Senior Affiliate Manager at Digital Media Solutions, where you’ll oversee our affiliate channel, develop strategic partnerships and execute high-impact campaigns. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll identify areas for growth, optimize programs and drive ROI. This role is designed for a strategic and ambitious professional who is eager to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the affiliate strategy across insurance, including recruitment, activation, optimization and retention of high-value partners.
• Own revenue and ROI targets for the affiliate channel and build plans to exceed them.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with affiliates, publishers, influencers and media buyers that align with business goals.
• Negotiate complex deals, media buys and custom integrations with top-tier partners.
• Develop and manage incentive structures, commission models and partner promotions.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance using KPIs such as CPA, ROAS, LTV and conversion rate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including media, product, legal and creative, ensuring seamless execution and compliance.
• Collaborate with the analytics team to review performance metrics and identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare and process reports and updates accurately and on time.
• Participate in testing and optimizing affiliate marketing strategies.
• Stay ahead of market trends, industry regulations and emerging platforms or tools that impact affiliate marketing.

Qualifications (Must Have):

• 5+ years of experience in affiliate or performance marketing, ideally with a focus on lead generation, direct response or DTC brands.
• Proven success managing large-scale affiliate programs and driving multi-million dollar revenue.
• Deep understanding of affiliate networks, tracking platforms (e.g., TUNE/HasOffers, Impact, Everflow, CJ, Rakuten) and performance metrics.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with existing contacts in the affiliate space.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into strategy.
• Experience managing junior team members or working cross-functionally with leadership.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-based culture where experimentation and accountability are key.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The anticipated starting compensation range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $75,000 - $90,000 annually plus quarterly performance based commissions.  Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill levels.

Benefits Available To Eligible Employees Include The Following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Tax-Advantaged healthcare accounts
• Financial and income protection benefits (life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays and sick time off
• Remote worker assistance for wellness and home office

About DMS:

Digital Media Solutions® (DMS) is a leading provider of technology-enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers. DMS is a growing company that provides team members with opportunities to learn new technologies and enhance their skills. In addition to competitive salaries, reliable work schedules, access to technology, an energetic and connected work culture and an impressive suite of employee health and wellness benefits, DMS also offers employees the chance to further acquire industry knowledge and network with colleagues.

The culture at DMS is built on a foundation of collaboration, support and inclusion. DMS believes in the power of teamwork. DMS is more than just an award-winning company, we are a team that supports one another, challenges each other and celebrates together.