Senior Account Director, Affiliate and Influencer Marketing Job at Acceleration

Senior Account Director, Affiliate and Influencer Marketing Join to apply for the Senior Account Director, Affiliate and Influencer Marketing role at Acceleration Partners. Key Responsibilities Act as senior relationship manager for a portfolio of enterprise clients, building trust and credibility across stakeholder groups — from day‑to‑day contacts to C‑Suite. Deeply understand client businesses, aligning affiliate and influencer strategies with broader brand goals and marketing channels (Paid Search, SEO, PR, content, etc.). Anticipate risks, address challenges proactively, and act as escalation point for complex issues. Deliver high‑quality outputs including QBRs, strategy decks, forecasts, and executive‑level presentations. Translate client objectives and data into forward‑thinking partnership strategies that drive measurable outcomes. Leverage insights, market trends, and new publisher models to proactively identify growth opportunities. Own revenue performance across client portfolio, consistently achieving and exceeding retention and growth targets. Identify and close expansion opportunities, articulating clear business value for clients. Play an active role in new business development — pitching, storytelling, and positioning AP as the strategic partner of choice. Provide direction and guidance to account teams; coach and mentor team members, ensuring high standards in client delivery, strategy, and communication. Influence across mixed‑accountability teams, driving collaboration and alignment without always relying on direct line management. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and solution‑oriented problem solving. Qualities of the Ideal Candidate Exceptional client‑handling skills; confident with senior stakeholders and able to influence at all levels. Strong strategic planner who can simplify complexity and bring strategy to life. Data‑driven, commercially astute, and comfortable with negotiation and revenue ownership. Skilled storyteller with the ability to frame insights into compelling narratives for executives. Deep understanding of affiliate and influencer marketing, and how these integrate with the broader marketing mix. Proactive thought leader with curiosity for industry trends and enthusiasm for testing new approaches. Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Strong collaborator who motivates remote teams and leads by example. Experience & Skills Required 8+ years in digital marketing, e‑commerce, or affiliate/partnership marketing (agency or in‑house). Proven track record managing large, complex, enterprise‑level clients. Expertise in affiliate tracking platforms (Impact, Awin, etc.). Strong commercial acumen with experience managing and growing revenue targets. High proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation/storytelling skills. Experience leading or influencing large account teams and coaching senior team members. Strong analytical skills and ability to use data/insights to drive strategic decisions. Benefits & Perks 100% remote work for everyone. Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (with opt‑out benefits). 401K with matching. Open Paid Time Off. Summer & Holiday Wellness Breaks in July and December. Volunteer and Birthday Time Off. Focus Fridays. Paid Parental Leave Benefits. Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances. Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more. Target Salary is $130,000 – $150,000 + bonus, depending on location and experience. Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr