Affiliate Manager (EdTech)

TL;DR

Affiliate Manager (EdTech): Driving user acquisition through strategic partnership development and traffic optimization with an accent on cold outreach and ROI analysis. Focus on discovering new traffic sources, managing partner lifecycles, and leveraging AI-driven discovery tools to scale growth.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

The largest scholarship marketplace in the U.S., connecting over 14 million students with private scholarships and brands using AI technology.

What you will do

• Conduct daily scouting and cold outreach to recruit new traffic partners using manual and automated tools.
• Optimize user acquisition by identifying partners that align with the target audience to drive measurable growth.
• Perform daily performance analysis of partner metrics to scale winning campaigns and cut underperforming sources.
• Maintain high-touch engagement with partners, negotiating contracts and pitching new collaboration opportunities.
• Take ownership of hitting profitability milestones, including establishing new revenue-generating traffic sources.
• Utilize AI-driven discovery tools such as Clay to streamline partner identification.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in affiliate management with a proven track record of recruiting new traffic partners.
• Hands-on experience with major affiliate tracking tools or networks such as Tune, Awin, Impact, or Affise.
• Proactive "hunter" mentality and a passion for traffic optimization.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in using spreadsheets to monitor data.
• Fluent English communication skills for professional partner calls.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in team leadership.
• Supplemental experience running influencer campaigns.
• Familiarity with AI tools for discovery (e.g., Clay) or CRM/Outreach tools.
• Experience in negotiating partner contracts.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment collaborating with a global team.
• Unlimited PTO based on results and trust.
• $200 monthly home office budget for your remote workspace.
• Annual company off-sites in various global locations.
• Culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and experimentation.