Tombras
Overview
The Associate Director, Affiliate Marketing will help lead affiliate strategy and execution across a portfolio of national clients, driving performance through smart partnerships and data-backed decision-making. Reporting to the Director of Affiliate Marketing, this role will work cross-functionally with media leadership and internal teams to scale affiliate programs and deliver measurable growth. We are looking for a strategic thinker and relationship builder with a proven track record in affiliate marketing, platform management, and publisher development.
Where you'll be working Knoxville or Atlanta. Relocation assistance may be offered.
What you will be doing
Architect affiliate strategies, build partnerships with vendors/publishers/affiliates, and optimize client campaigns and budgets
Lead the development and execution of affiliate marketing strategies that drive revenue growth
Manage a team of affiliate marketers and ensure they’re meeting goals and growth objectives
Develop and maintain strong relationships with affiliate partners and publishers to secure premium opportunities, better rates, and improved placements
Identify and recruit new affiliate partners across editorial, influencer, network, loyalty, and brand-to-brand channels
Confidently present affiliate strategies and campaign performance to clients on a regular basis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including brand, legal, analytics, and paid media to coordinate campaign execution
Monitor and analyze performance data to identify opportunities to improve KPIs, increase scale, and enhance marketing efficiency
Develop testing roadmaps and test-and-learn frameworks to continuously optimize campaign effectiveness
Oversee new campaign launches, including tracking setup, pixel placements, suppression lists, creative updates, and technical troubleshooting
Handle day-to-day affiliate communications, field questions, and resolve issues to ensure smooth execution
Drive strategic planning across accounts, prioritizing high-impact initiatives and growth opportunities
What you bring
4+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, ideally in a fast-paced agency or performance-driven environment
Hands-on experience with affiliate platforms such as Impact, CJ, Rakuten, Awin, etc
Strong analytical skills and fluency in Excel/Google Sheets for performance reporting and forecasting
Deep understanding of the digital media landscape and CPA/ROAS-based campaigns (including paid search, paid social, programmatic, native, and newsletters)
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills
Ability to prioritize effectively, manage competing deadlines, and lead complex projects
A proactive mindset, creative deal-making instincts, and the ability to spot new affiliate opportunities
A sense of humor and a genuine desire to have fun while doing great work
Preferred Experience:
Experience managing influencer or creator partnerships within affiliate influencer networks like LTK, Mavely, Magiclinks & the Youtube Shopping Affiliate Program
Familiarity or experience managing customer referral programs
Experience building or scaling affiliate programs from the ground up
Experience working with paid media platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok as part of broader affiliate or performance strategies
Comfort presenting to senior leadership and distilling complex performance data into actionable insights
Why join Tombras’ Integrated Search team We’re a nationally recognized team of elite search engine marketers. Our team has won seven US Search Awards in the past two years, including Best PPC Campaign, Most Innovative Search Campaign, and Best Use of Search – Retail/Ecommerce.
Why you’ll want to work at Tombras You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results is working for our clients and creating a flywheel effect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Tombras Benefits
Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited PTO
Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
401(k) Participation
Employer-paid Dental & Vision
A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville
Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.
Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
Job details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Where you'll be working Knoxville or Atlanta. Relocation assistance may be offered.
What you will be doing
Architect affiliate strategies, build partnerships with vendors/publishers/affiliates, and optimize client campaigns and budgets
Lead the development and execution of affiliate marketing strategies that drive revenue growth
Manage a team of affiliate marketers and ensure they’re meeting goals and growth objectives
Develop and maintain strong relationships with affiliate partners and publishers to secure premium opportunities, better rates, and improved placements
Identify and recruit new affiliate partners across editorial, influencer, network, loyalty, and brand-to-brand channels
Confidently present affiliate strategies and campaign performance to clients on a regular basis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including brand, legal, analytics, and paid media to coordinate campaign execution
Monitor and analyze performance data to identify opportunities to improve KPIs, increase scale, and enhance marketing efficiency
Develop testing roadmaps and test-and-learn frameworks to continuously optimize campaign effectiveness
Oversee new campaign launches, including tracking setup, pixel placements, suppression lists, creative updates, and technical troubleshooting
Handle day-to-day affiliate communications, field questions, and resolve issues to ensure smooth execution
Drive strategic planning across accounts, prioritizing high-impact initiatives and growth opportunities
What you bring
4+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, ideally in a fast-paced agency or performance-driven environment
Hands-on experience with affiliate platforms such as Impact, CJ, Rakuten, Awin, etc
Strong analytical skills and fluency in Excel/Google Sheets for performance reporting and forecasting
Deep understanding of the digital media landscape and CPA/ROAS-based campaigns (including paid search, paid social, programmatic, native, and newsletters)
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills
Ability to prioritize effectively, manage competing deadlines, and lead complex projects
A proactive mindset, creative deal-making instincts, and the ability to spot new affiliate opportunities
A sense of humor and a genuine desire to have fun while doing great work
Preferred Experience:
Experience managing influencer or creator partnerships within affiliate influencer networks like LTK, Mavely, Magiclinks & the Youtube Shopping Affiliate Program
Familiarity or experience managing customer referral programs
Experience building or scaling affiliate programs from the ground up
Experience working with paid media platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok as part of broader affiliate or performance strategies
Comfort presenting to senior leadership and distilling complex performance data into actionable insights
Why join Tombras’ Integrated Search team We’re a nationally recognized team of elite search engine marketers. Our team has won seven US Search Awards in the past two years, including Best PPC Campaign, Most Innovative Search Campaign, and Best Use of Search – Retail/Ecommerce.
Why you’ll want to work at Tombras You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results is working for our clients and creating a flywheel effect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Tombras Benefits
Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited PTO
Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
401(k) Participation
Employer-paid Dental & Vision
A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville
Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.
Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
Job details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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