We are looking for a seasoned Affiliate Networks Manager with global experience in scaling affiliate networks. The ideal candidate excels in affiliate network expansion & SaaS inbound marketing, with strong expertise in email automation flows across key stagesonboarding, activation, reactivation, & retention. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving partner growth, expanding the affiliate network, & crafting strategies to nurture affiliates for long-term success.

Success in this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship-building, & hands-on experience with affiliate platforms, SaaS marketing funnels, & digital growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Affiliate Program Ownership: Develop & implement a global affiliate growth strategy that aligns with business objectives & brand positioning to expand the network.
• Affiliate Recruitment & Growth: Identify, recruit, & manage high-potential affiliate partners through affiliate networks, content collaborations, & strategic alliances.
• Email Flow Strategy: Develop & optimize nurture campaigns for affiliates using personalized email flows for onboarding, activation, engagement, & retention.
• Partner Nurturing & Reactivation: Create targeted campaigns to reactivate dormant affiliates & boost performance for existing ones.
• Negotiate & Secure Partnerships: Collaborate with new partners to finalize deals, including CPA structures, sales commitments, premium placements, & listing opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Build & maintain strong relationships with top affiliates, influencers, & sub-affiliate networks to drive consistent performance.
• Data-Driven Optimization: Monitor affiliate performance, analyze data, & implement strategies to improve conversion rates, engagement, & overall ROI.
• Content & Community Engagement: Create inspiring & educational content for affiliates, & actively engage in relevant communities to establish Cloudways as a leader in the space.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure affiliate activities comply with company policies, mitigate fraud, & maintain program integrity.

What Were Looking For:

• Proven Experience: 5+ years in affiliate marketing with a focus on SaaS, global affiliate networks, & inbound marketing strategies.
• Strategic Mindset with Execution Skills: Experience in scaling affiliate programs & integrating them with broader inbound marketing campaigns.
• Email Automation Expertise: Strong understanding of email lifecycle flows (onboarding, activation, retention) & tools like HubSpot, Marketo, or similar platforms.
• Data-Driven & Results-Oriented: Ability to analyze data, track key performance indicators, & drive measurable growth.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional communication & negotiation skills with a track record of building & nurturing partnerships globally.
• Content & Community Focus: Experience creating affiliate-targeted content & engaging with relevant communities to drive brand presence.

Why Youll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. Youll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud & AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, & scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action & a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, & decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, youll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest & most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, & education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth & development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations & preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, & skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company & individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire & the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program. 
• We value diversity & inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, & recognize that diversity of thought & background builds stronger teams & products to serve our customers. We approach diversity & inclusion seriously & thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This is a remote role from Mexico City.

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