Acceleration Partners
Account Manager, Influencer and Affiliate Marketing
Acceleration Partners, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Account Manager, Influencer and Affiliate Marketing
As the partner marketing landscape continues to evolve, various channels and tactics are coming together in exciting ways, and Acceleration Partners is leading the charge. We are seeking an Influencer Marketing Manager to provide premium quality service to diverse brands eager to develop influencer programs at scale within their affiliate channels. This person will be directly responsible for managing the client relationship, as well as owning the development and execution of influencer program strategy. Ownership of program strategy includes: designing influencer recruitment strategies, content strategies, communication strategies, incentive strategies and optimization strategies focused on the monetization of content across social media.
Responsibilities
Program strategy & execution – Manage successful influencer programs by developing custom strategies and tactical plans for achieving clients’ goals and objectives. Keep a close pulse on program performance, budget spend, and goals/budget pacing in real time to ensure program stays on track.
Client service & communication – Consistently provide superior client service, act as a point of contact, and escalated issues or key risks. Maintain relationships reflected in high client satisfaction.
Reporting & analysis – Use data strategically; provide accurate and precise analysis to clients, identify trends, and present data‑driven recommendations.
Influencer partnership optimization – Design influencer recruitment, communication, content and incentive strategies; negotiate longer‑term media packages.
Portfolio management – Manage multiple influencer marketing programs, prioritise tasks, and identify new opportunities to drive client success.
What Success Looks Like By 2 months: Clear understanding of each client’s goals, strong relationships, familiarity with AP tools, performing 70 % of actions independently.
By 4 months: Managing a portfolio of clients with little guidance, 90 % of actions independently, client data regularly analysed to optimise outcome, maintaining 8.5 client rating.
You Are Great For This Role If You
Are a big picture strategic thinker with a go‑to‑market growth mentality.
Have strong data analysis skills and can pinpoint issues and opportunities.
Ensure influencer strategies have measurable results.
Translate data insights into actionable next steps.
Possess superior written and verbal communication skills.
Have incredible attention to detail and can prioritise competing objectives.
Exhibit confidence, poise and eloquence in client meetings.
Possess mature judgment and solve problems with minimal supervision.
Show accountability, meeting deadlines.
Enjoy managing change and ambiguity.
Thrives in fast‑paced environment and enjoys order from chaos.
Likes sharing and collaborating remotely.
Passionate about digital marketing and influencer’s role in it.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
4+ years working for an influencer marketing agency or brand and managing client/creator relationships.
Strong understanding of full‑funnel influencer marketing strategies, including flat‑fee and affiliate payment models.
Solid understanding of omni‑channel and direct‑to‑consumer marketing; track record of running influencer campaigns for consumer products or services.
Advanced Excel capabilities.
Excellent communication, presenting and pitching to clients.
Working knowledge of attribution in digital marketing.
Tools experience (CreatorIQ, Grin, IZEA, etc.) preferred.
Knowledge of affiliate networks (Impact, ShareASale, CJ, etc.) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel up to 15 %.
WHY ACCELERATION PARTNERS? Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first‑to‑market partnership marketing agency. Managing clients in 40+ countries, AP’s global team of 300+ focuses on data‑driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers through affiliate and influencer. Our proprietary technology suite, APVision, leverages the largest dataset of any agency in the partnership marketing ecosystem.
Ap Perks & Benefits
100 % remote work
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage (opt‑out available)
401(k) with matching
Open paid time off
Summer & holiday wellness breaks
Volunteer and birthday time off
Focus Fridays
Paid parental leave benefits
Wellness, technology and education allowances
Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!
Target salary: $75,000–$85,000 depending on location and experience.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Other
Industry: Advertising Services
Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and is 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.
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Responsibilities
Program strategy & execution – Manage successful influencer programs by developing custom strategies and tactical plans for achieving clients’ goals and objectives. Keep a close pulse on program performance, budget spend, and goals/budget pacing in real time to ensure program stays on track.
Client service & communication – Consistently provide superior client service, act as a point of contact, and escalated issues or key risks. Maintain relationships reflected in high client satisfaction.
Reporting & analysis – Use data strategically; provide accurate and precise analysis to clients, identify trends, and present data‑driven recommendations.
Influencer partnership optimization – Design influencer recruitment, communication, content and incentive strategies; negotiate longer‑term media packages.
Portfolio management – Manage multiple influencer marketing programs, prioritise tasks, and identify new opportunities to drive client success.
What Success Looks Like By 2 months: Clear understanding of each client’s goals, strong relationships, familiarity with AP tools, performing 70 % of actions independently.
By 4 months: Managing a portfolio of clients with little guidance, 90 % of actions independently, client data regularly analysed to optimise outcome, maintaining 8.5 client rating.
You Are Great For This Role If You
Are a big picture strategic thinker with a go‑to‑market growth mentality.
Have strong data analysis skills and can pinpoint issues and opportunities.
Ensure influencer strategies have measurable results.
Translate data insights into actionable next steps.
Possess superior written and verbal communication skills.
Have incredible attention to detail and can prioritise competing objectives.
Exhibit confidence, poise and eloquence in client meetings.
Possess mature judgment and solve problems with minimal supervision.
Show accountability, meeting deadlines.
Enjoy managing change and ambiguity.
Thrives in fast‑paced environment and enjoys order from chaos.
Likes sharing and collaborating remotely.
Passionate about digital marketing and influencer’s role in it.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
4+ years working for an influencer marketing agency or brand and managing client/creator relationships.
Strong understanding of full‑funnel influencer marketing strategies, including flat‑fee and affiliate payment models.
Solid understanding of omni‑channel and direct‑to‑consumer marketing; track record of running influencer campaigns for consumer products or services.
Advanced Excel capabilities.
Excellent communication, presenting and pitching to clients.
Working knowledge of attribution in digital marketing.
Tools experience (CreatorIQ, Grin, IZEA, etc.) preferred.
Knowledge of affiliate networks (Impact, ShareASale, CJ, etc.) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel up to 15 %.
WHY ACCELERATION PARTNERS? Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first‑to‑market partnership marketing agency. Managing clients in 40+ countries, AP’s global team of 300+ focuses on data‑driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers through affiliate and influencer. Our proprietary technology suite, APVision, leverages the largest dataset of any agency in the partnership marketing ecosystem.
Ap Perks & Benefits
100 % remote work
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage (opt‑out available)
401(k) with matching
Open paid time off
Summer & holiday wellness breaks
Volunteer and birthday time off
Focus Fridays
Paid parental leave benefits
Wellness, technology and education allowances
Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!
Target salary: $75,000–$85,000 depending on location and experience.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Other
Industry: Advertising Services
Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and is 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.
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