Affiliate Account Associate

Who We Are

BrandCycle Inc. is an influencer platform that represents more than 7,000 social media influencers, bloggers, and content creators. Our members have a combined total following of more than 300 million on social media. Most of our influencers have been creating content that has been driving sales for years. They are savvy shoppers that cross promote and achieve high ROI. We work with more than 700 top brands, including Coach, Kate Spade, Nordstrom, Target, Converse, Crocs and Michael Kors. In December 2021, BrandCycle was acquired by StackCommerce, the leader in commerce content for creators.

The Role

BrandCycle is looking to hire an Affiliate Account Associate for a 100% remote position. This role works closely with the Brand team to foster and grow retailer opportunities for our affiliate community. This individual will be an integral member of brand-related business decisions. This is a great opportunity to get in with a fast-growing team at a pivotal time in the company’s growth.

What You’ll Do

1. Brand Management: Actively manage affiliate brand relationships. Act as day-to-day point person on growing brands’ sales revenue with BrandCycle’s affiliate and influencer network.
2. Brand Investments: Work with brand team managers to secure commission increases, paid placement fees and influencer campaigns from brands, aligned with company-wide and individual growth goals. Provide end-to-end management of secured investments.
3. Brand Campaigns: Liaison with internal influencer and marketing teams to schedule and execute brand campaigns. Overseeing timing, message and quality of all brand merchandising. Merchandising channels include email, social media, on-site, network and mobile notifications.
4. Brand Reporting: Work with data team to package and communicate campaign deliverables and results back to brands, securing recurring investments when appropriate.
5. Merchandising Communications: Act as a front-line communicator for BrandCycle’s new and existing affiliate retailer relationships. Daily communication includes asset collection, placement scheduling and clip distribution.

The Ideal Candidate Is

1. A Go-Getter
   • A naturally competitive person who is energetic and motivated by securing new opportunities.
   • Thrives on being able to create win/win scenarios for our brand and creator communities.
   • An excellent communicator who can deal with new or difficult situations easily.
   • Has a proven track record of developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
   • A self-starter who can independently manage relationships end-to-end with very little oversight.
2. Goals Driven
   • Deadline driven and operates well under pressure.
   • Highly analytical and enjoys the challenge of reaching and exceeding revenue goals.
   • Understands KPIs and other key business metrics to measure success.
   • Has the ability to continually identify new opportunities and connect with new brands.
3. A Fast-Learner
   • Interested in the digital marketing space e-commerce space and up-to-speed on the latest trends.
   • Comfortable with and thrives using new and emerging technology and media channels.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in affiliate marketing
• Knowledge of affiliate networks and SaaS platforms (Impact, Commission Junction, ShareASale, Awin, Rakuten, Tune, etc.)
• Track record of building and cultivating relationships with affiliate brand managers.
• Is comfortable with new and emerging digital platforms and tools
• Highly proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven excellence in exceeding revenue goals
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Mailchimp, a plus
• Experience with sales, and/or business development experience, a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation:

Our overall compensation and rewards package includes base pay, bonus or commission, and a variety of benefits. Base pay is determined within a range that allows you the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.  The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $55,300-$74,900 (this range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions).  Your initial base pay will be determined based on several factors, including demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, experience, qualifications, travel requirements, and job location.

Benefits + Perks:

As a company, we have a lot to offer for the right candidate:

• Health Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401K: Eligible on your first day of employment.
• Super Flex Time: Run errands as needed, just get your stuff done.
• Unlimited Vacation: Take time to unwind with unlimited PTO, plus an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Generous Parental Leave Program: 12 weeks of paid pregnancy disability and baby bonding leave, as well as 4 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• WFH Office: Home office stipend and internet dollars to set you up for success.
• Events: Happy hours, team bonding budgets, culture events (even while remote!) and an annual company offsite.

BrandCycle/StackCommerce values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of color, LGBTQIA+, GNC, and NB individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

BrandCycle/StackCommerce is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.