Affiliate Account Manager

Later
Chicago, IL

Later is the enterprise leader in social media and influencer marketing software, services, and data, trusted by leading brands and agencies worldwide. Following our acquisition of Mavely , the Everyday Influencer Platform®, Later enables brands to scale creator partnerships from nano to premium influencers while managing social media content and campaigns across all major social and affiliate networks. Through proprietary performance data, marketing leaders can drive attributable sales and optimize social commerce with our software platform or award-winning services.

Later is founded on two success stories that began in 2014: Mavrck, the industry-leading influencer marketing solution (now Later Influence™), and Later, the best social media management platform (now Later Social™) and first-to-market link in bio tool , Later Link in Bio. In 2024, Mavrck and Later officially joined together as one unified business, with a shared vision: to enable the world to make a living with their creativity.

We’re trusted by the top social platforms, with partnerships and integrations with Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.

We enable marketers to create high-performing content and engage in authentic collaborations with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI.

About this position:

The Affiliate Account Manager plays a critical role in driving client success and campaign excellence across our brand partnerships. Acting as the primary liaison between brands and internal teams, this person ensures seamless onboarding, strategic execution, and high-touch support that exceeds client expectations. By managing everything from tracking and reporting to paid placements and performance optimization, the Account Manager directly contributes to client satisfaction and revenue growth. Their work not only ensures brand relationships run smoothly, but also delivers actionable insights that inform future strategies—making this role highly valuable.

What you'll be doing:

Strategy


  • Collaborate with clients and internal sales teams to develop and refine campaign strategies that align with performance goals.

  • Provide data-backed insights and recommendations based on performance trends and industry benchmarks.

  • Optimize affiliate marketing initiatives by analyzing campaign outcomes and adjusting approaches as needed.

  • Collaborate on strategic conversations with stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Technical / Execution


  • Oversee affiliate onboarding execution, including updating commissions, managing tracking links, and auditing brand cards for accuracy.

  • Execute end-to-end management of paid placements, ensuring timely submission of assets and seamless delivery.

  • Manage affiliate email inbox and route inquiries to ensure fast and accurate resolution.

  • Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc performance reports for clients and internal teams.

Team / Collaboration


  • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for internal teams, brands, networks and agencies to ensure all brand partnerships are performing at a high level.

  • Partner with sales, marketing, and data teams to align on campaign goals and execution.

  • Support cross-functional initiatives and ensure campaign milestones are met collaboratively.

  • Lead client calls and internal meetings to align on brand onboarding progress, troubleshoot issues, and share performance updates.

Research / Best Practices


  • Stay up to date on influencer marketing trends, emerging platforms, and affiliate marketing best practices.

  • Monitor competitor activities and identify innovative tactics to enhance campaign effectiveness.

  • Share relevant insights with clients to inform strategy and maximize performance.

  • Use market research to inform strategic planning and provide clients with proactive recommendations.

We are committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply!


  • 3–5 years of experience in account management, ideally within the affiliate or influencer marketing space.

  • Specific industry experience or other certifications (preferred or required)

  • Previous experience working with leading affiliate agencies or networks such as CJ, Rakuten, and Impact is highly preferred.

  • Results candidates should have achieved in past roles

  • Demonstrated ability to drive affiliate success through strategic planning and proactive client management. History of meeting or exceeding performance KPIs through well-executed marketing initiatives.

  • Proven track record/successes in specific areas

  • Strong track record of building and maintaining client relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously while ensuring flawless execution and reporting.

  • Technical skills (including specific programs or software & their equivalents)

  • Proficient with affiliate marketing platforms, campaign tracking tools, and analytics dashboards. Familiarity with reporting tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics and affiliate network reporting is a plus! Strong organizational and management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities effectively.

  • Passion for influencer marketing and enthusiasm for staying current on industry trends. Adaptable, proactive mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

How you work:


  • You’re proactive and results-driven, always taking initiative, aligning your actions with company goals, and delivering consistent outcomes.

  • Strategic and forward-thinking, you balance immediate needs with long-term opportunities to drive impactful, innovative results.

  • Your curiosity fuels success, keeping you sharp on industry trends, competition, and our cross-functional business dynamics.

  • Adaptable and resourceful, you handle shifting priorities with ease, manage your time effectively, and know when to ask for support.

  • You share insights to help the team stay ahead and make informed decisions.

  • You bring positivity and resilience to every challenge, tackling obstacles with grit and optimism that inspires those around you.

  • You lead with emotional intelligence, building trust, supporting others, encouraging growth, and fostering strong relationships through empathy and collaboration.

Our approach to compensation:

We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.

Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.

To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted.

Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.

Salary Range:

$ 85,000 USD - 95,000 USD

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Where we work:


We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility:


At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an inclusion-first mindset at every level of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and building teams for culture add rather than culture fit . We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.

Posted 2026-05-24

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