Account Manager, Affiliate Marketing (German Fluency)

LOCATION:

The German Account Manager, Affiliate Marketing is a remote, work from home position, as are all positions at Acceleration Partners (a structure central to our culture and our vision to change the work/life paradigm). Candidates must reside in the UK or Germany. Some travel is required for client meetings or other internal meetings, conferences, etc. Candidates must hold a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

The Role

Acceleration Partners is accepting applications for Account Manager roles within our growing Affiliate Marketing team. As an Account Manager, you will take ownership of client relationships, manage affiliate marketing campaigns, and work closely with senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that ensure long-term client success. Additionally, you will lead recruitment efforts, engage in networking opportunities, and mentor junior team members.

 

Top 5 Responsibilities

1. Client Engagement & Relationship Building

• Collaborate closely with Account Directors and/or Senior Account Managers to cultivate strong client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality outputs.
• Lead discussions on partnership opportunities in meetings and calls, using data insights to pitch innovations and align strategies with client business objectives.
• Proactively contribute to client engagement by managing the day-to-day execution of campaigns, ensuring smooth operations and assisting senior team members in maintaining and enhancing client relationships

2. Data Analytics & Strategic Recommendations

• Analyze performance data to generate actionable insights that drive client strategy and campaign optimizations.
• Demonstrate the ability to forecast effectively, using data to predict trends and inform client decision-making.
• Present data-driven recommendations to ensure alignment between client KPIs and broader business goals.

3. Campaign & Strategic Partner Management

• Focus on nurturing and managing relationships with key partners to ensure alignment with client objectives, emphasizing long-term partnership success.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and discover new partners, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
• Proactively suggest new ideas and approaches that contribute to client success and long-term growth.

4. Operational Execution & Tactical Adjustments

• Execute affiliate marketing strategies across multiple accounts, ensuring they are aligned with client objectives and driving measurable outcomes.
• Continuously monitor portfolio performance and adjust tactics to optimize client success.

5. Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor Associate Account Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and strategic execution.
• Delegate tasks effectively, promoting efficiency and professional development across the team.

 

What Success Looks Like

By 6 Months

• You will be supporting multiple client accounts, collaborating with senior team members to build strong relationships with key contacts. You will ensure smooth communication and assist with client strategy and account-related questions as needed.
• You will be using data insights to optimize client campaigns, regularly presenting actionable recommendations to clients.
• Client KPIs will be consistently met, and client satisfaction scores will be 8+.

By 1 Year

• You will take full accountability for the success of client programs, managing strategic execution and maximizing account performance.
• You will coach Associate Account Managers to develop their skills and challenge the status quo, contributing to the growth of the team.
• Client satisfaction will remain high, with Net Promoter Scores consistently at 8+.

 

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

• Strong sense of curiosity
• Critical thinker
• Confident and comfortable being uncomfortable
• Flexible, resilient, coachable
• Relationship and service oriented
• Proactive and outcome oriented
• Strong work ethic and personal standards

 

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Fluency in German
• 3-5 years of online marketing, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing experience.
• Direct affiliate marketing experience (agency, in-house, or network) required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable analyzing data.
• Experience with Affiliate Networks (e.g., ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact) is a plus.

 

WHY ACCELERATION PARTNERS?

Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first-to-market Partnership and Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. Managing clients in 40+ countries, their global team of 300+ focuses on data-driven strategies that help connect brands to the right consumers through performance partnerships, traditional affiliate, influencer, performance PR, content and B2B partnership marketing. Serving over 200 brands with household names like Amazon, Target, Google, Warby Parker, Crocs, Reebok (to name a few) their diversified staff is creating what’s next in the industry by building balanced portfolios of high-performing partnerships. As the only truly integrated global partnerships agency, Acceleration Partners prides themselves on being on the cutting edge of new industry developments, and leveraging their proven expertise to bring unique solutions to the most complex challenges for brands who aim for growth.

 

AP Perks & Benefits - What we offer

• 100% remote work for everyone
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Summer & Holiday company-wide shut-down weeks in July and December
• Volunteer and Birthday Time Off
• Focus Fridays (no internal meetings)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Wellness, Technology & Education Allowance
• Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!

Benefits may vary based on employment status or country location.

Acceleration Partners is committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture. We would particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ candidates, and candidates with a disability or who are neurodivergent.

 

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