Job Detail

Job Title: Affiliate Marketing Manager
Posted: 07.01.2010

Company: Restaurant.com
Contact Name: Gina Barsema
Contact Email: gbarsema@restaurant.com

Company Description:
Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and diners nationwide. A rapidly growing & energetic company, Restaurant.com offers savings at more than 15,000 restaurants nationwide with more than 20,000 gift certificate options and discounts for leading online retailers. Restaurant.com brings people together to relax, converse and enjoy well-prepared and -served meals at affordable prices. To date, Restaurant.com customers have saved more than $100 million through the gift certificate program. Restaurant.com has proudly operated since 1999 and is based in Arlington Heights, IL.

Job Summary:
Candidate We are looking for a candidate with a background in online marketing and driving new affiliate partner traffic for an online, consumer-focused brand. All applicants must have a 4 year Marketing or Business Management degree and must understand the principles of online marketing and advertising, including the different online marketing methods used to drive traffic to an ecommerce website. About Your Role Our company is seeking a high-energy, Associate Affiliate Partner Manager who’s able to listen, learn and apply their newly learned skill set in this fast paced e-commerce industry. We seek a person who has excellent organization, personality and is not afraid to take on unfamiliar tasks. You will be aware of deadlines and can work efficiently with time sensitive projects. This candidate will understand the critical nature of their role within their team and in our company.

Responsibilities:
Job Summary The overall goal of this position is to work closely with the Sr. Affiliate Manage to help grow our affiliate program. Your responsibilities will: • Support the Sr. Affiliate Manager with their day to day deliverables, including partner outreach, reporting, data entry and support. • Responsible for supporting relationship with external agencies and direct affiliate partners as necessary to execute marketing strategies. • Independently manage a small group of assigned affiliate partners via phone and email, and help them to grow their revenue. • Help coordinate affiliate marketing projects/events; developing messaging/creative briefs, monitoring timelines, ensuring all materials are created and executed based on deadlines determined by the affiliate manager. • Work closely with creative and technology team to insure projects are implemented correctly and on time. • Develop reporting and analysis for direct affiliate partners to support weekly and monthly calls • Manage marketing promotion setup for affiliates, including promo code and landing page creation • Build relationships across the organization specifically within Marketing, IT, Creative and CS. • Keep up to date on all changes in the Affiliate Industry. • Represent the Affiliate Team at specific events both internal and external as needed. • Adheres and supports all company policies, procedures and protocol. • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Desired Education and Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing (preferred) or Business Management • Ability to work in a fast paced organization and under strict deadlines • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written • Highly organized and self motivated. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and proactively seek out direction when needed • Possess the ability to be resourceful and creative • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel • A positive, team-player attitude.

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