Acceleration Partners is hiring: Influencer Marketing Manager (Affiliate Marketi

Overview

Influencer Marketing Manager position at Acceleration Partners to develop influencer programs at scale within affiliate channels. You will manage client relationships and own the development and execution of influencer program strategy, including recruitment, content, communication, incentive, and optimization strategies tailored to each client’s goals.

Responsibilities

• PROGRAM STRATEGY & EXECUTION – Develop custom influencer programs aligned with client goals, monitor performance, budget spend, and pacing; provide strategic recommendations to optimize performance and spend; stay current with influencer industry trends.
• CLIENT SERVICE & COMMUNICATION – Serve as the primary client contact, build trusted relationships, deliver outputs in the AP style, and maintain high client satisfaction and retention.
• REPORTING & ANALYSIS – Analyze influencer program performance using multiple data points, present data-driven recommendations, and educate clients on analytics across upper- and lower-funnel metrics.
• INFLUENCER PARTNER OPTIMIZATION – Design recruitment, content, communication, incentive, and optimization strategies to foster long-term creator partnerships; negotiate longer-term media packages; guide influencers on affiliate landscape best practices.
• PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT – Manage multiple programs with strong organization, prioritize tasks, identify new opportunities, and proactively resolve misalignments.

What Success Looks Like

By 2 months: understand each client’s goals and target market; establish relationships with client contacts; lead routine calls and deliverables; become familiar with AP tools and the affiliate landscape; operate independently on ~70% of actions.

By 4 months: manage a portfolio with minimal guidance, operate independently on ~90% of actions, analyze client data to optimize outcomes, and meet client KPIs with a high client rating.

Qualities & Minimum Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with a growth-oriented mindset
• Strong data analysis skills; able to identify issues and opportunities
• Ability to translate data into actionable next steps for clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail; ability to prioritize competing objectives
• Comfort in client meetings and tough situations
• Independent problem-solver with accountability and timely delivery
• Adaptable to change and a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Collaborative in a remote environment; passion for digital marketing and influencer relevance
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; ability to travel up to 15%

• 4+ years in influencer marketing agency with client relationship experience
• Understanding of influencer and affiliate marketing integration
• Experience running omni-channel campaigns for consumer products/services
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable with reporting and data formatting
• Strong communication, presentation, and client-pitch abilities
• Knowledge of attribution in digital marketing
• Experience with tools (CreatorIQ, Grin, Izea, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with Affiliate Networks or SaaS platforms (Impact, ShareASale, CJ, etc.) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; ability to travel up to 15%

Why Acceleration Partners

We are a leading Partnership and Marketing Agency with a global footprint, delivering data-driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers. We work across performance partnerships, traditional affiliate, influencer, content, and B2B partnerships, serving 200+ brands including Amazon, Target, Google, Warby Parker, and more.

Perks & Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; opt-out options
• 401K with matching
• Open Paid Time Off
• Company-wide shutdown weeks in July and December
• Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
• Focus Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave; Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances
• Paid sabbatical leaves and donation matching
• Target salary: $75,000 - $85,000 depending on location and experience

Benefits may vary by employment status or country. Acceleration Partners is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.