Director, Affiliate

WHY NEW ENGEN? 

At New Engen, we help brands grow—not just bigger, but smarter. We’re a digital marketing agency built to drive meaningful impact across the entire customer journey, blending media, creative, analytics, influencer, and retail strategies into performance-driven campaigns.

Some clients partner with us through long-term agency relationships. Others tap into specialized solutions—like Donut Studios, our in-house creative studio for platform-native and short-form content, or Acorn Creator Suite, our influencer marketing solution built for retail impact. While each solution brings its own focus and flavor, they’re all part of how we deliver for our clients, together, as one team.

We’re a collaborative group of strategists, creatives, analysts, and makers who are all in on helping brands—and each other—thrive. We work hard, stay humble, and build with purpose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead and Grow High-Performing Teams

• Oversee a team of Senior Managers and Managers across multiple affiliate accounts, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Define clear roles and responsibilities, ensuring resources are effectively allocated across clients based on business needs and capacity.
• Foster a collaborative, high-energy environment built on accountability, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Support team growth through coaching, development planning, and consistent feedback grounded in New Engen’s values.

Drive Client Success and Strategic Impact

• Lead strategy and execution for a portfolio of affiliate clients, balancing high-level vision with hands-on program oversight (approximately 50/50 strategic and executional).
• Act as senior client lead, building trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and aligning program goals with client objectives.
• Ensure consistent delivery of results across acquisition, retention, and ROI metrics, leveraging data to identify opportunities and guide decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with other media channels (Search, Social, Programmatic) to integrate affiliate within full-funnel media strategies.

Expand Partnerships and Business Growth

• Cultivate and expand relationships with affiliate networks and key publishers, identifying new partnership opportunities across verticals.
• Collaborate with VP, Sales, and Strategy to scope upsell opportunities, optimize pricing structures, and contribute to new business pitches.
• Stay attuned to industry trends, competitive shifts, and emerging technologies to strengthen New Engen’s affiliate offering.

Contribute to Company and Team Success

• Provide portfolio-level insights to leadership on client health, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency, innovation, and team culture.
• Champion “what else can we do to move our team and business forward,” modeling an All In mindset and strong partnership across teams.

• 2+ years of experience in digital marketing, with exposure to affiliate, performance, or partner marketing strongly preferred.
• Comfort with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and familiarity with performance reporting and metrics.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with confidence.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset—you take initiative and bring solutions.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Familiarity with affiliate platforms, tracking tools, or program management software is a plus.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Remote or hybrid work environment with flexible hours
• Unlimited PTO + company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave & family support
• Pet care perks & insurance
• Learning & career development programs
• Commuter & transit benefits