Senior Associate, Affiliates

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Affiliates to join our growing team at dentsu.

In this role, you will support the execution and management of affiliate, creator and partnership marketing programs for clients, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to help drive performance against client goals.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Partner Support

• •Support the management of client relationships through strong communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• •Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for select client requests, questions, and program updates under the guidance of senior team members.
• •Develop an understanding of client brands, business objectives, target audiences, and competitive landscapes.
• •Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business reviews.
• •Assist in developing recommendations supported by campaign data, performance insights, and industry best practices.

Strategy & Collaboration

• •Partner closely with Client Services, Planning, and cross-channel teams, including Paid Search, SEO, Paid Social, Programmatic, Social Commerce and Retail Media.
• •Support the development and execution of affiliate and partnership marketing initiatives aligned with client goals.
• •Monitor campaign performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
• •Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support successful campaign execution and achievement of client objectives.
• •Stay informed on affiliate marketing trends, partner opportunities, and industry developments.

Campaign Management & Performance

• •Assist in the execution and management of affiliate and creator partnership campaigns, including account setup, network implementation, partner outreach, campaign tracking, and budget pacing.
• •Monitor campaign performance and make optimization recommendations to improve results.
• •Support program management against established KPIs and performance goals.
• •Utilize reporting tools and platform data to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues, and support program growth.
• •Conduct market research, competitive analyses, and program audits to support recommendations and planning efforts.
• •Maintain accurate program documentation, reporting, and tracking processes.

Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience supporting affiliate marketing programs.
• •Experience and interest in the travel, hospitality, or related industries.
• •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• •Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify performance trends.
• •Experience using Microsoft Excel and reporting tools to analyze campaign performance.
• •Familiarity with performance marketing models such as Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), Cost Per Lead (CPL), and Cost Per Click (CPC).
• •Exposure to affiliate platforms such as Impact.com, Partnerize, CJ Affiliate, AWIN, or Rakuten Advertising is preferred.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• •Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and project management abilities.
• •Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• •Eagerness to learn affiliate marketing best practices, emerging trends, and partnership opportunities.
• •Familiarity with digital marketing reporting, campaign tracking, or analytics platforms.
• •Experience working with external partners, publishers, creators, or vendors.

Additional Information :

The annual salary range for this position is $62,000-$70,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles and Detroit). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

Life insurance,

Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

401k,

Flexible paid time off,

At least 15 paid holidays per year,

Paid sick and safe leave, and

Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com .

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location:

Los Angeles

Brand:

Iprospect

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color , national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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