Senior Account Manager, Affiliate Marketing

About WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com Role Summary And Impact Based in Singapore, the Senior Affiliate Manager is an integral position within the affiliate marketing function for Neo, working across clients and affiliates to drive successful campaigns in Asia Pacific. The candidate will have specific responsibilities to manage the China market and APAC region for our global brands creating a broad regional knowledge. The individual will work closely with the Affiliate Director from both an operational and strategic stand point. We work with some of the world’s biggest retailers, so we are looking for the right candidate to join us to deliver exceptional service levels to these current clients from their existing knowledge in the affiliate space in Asia.ReponsibilitiesAct as the China and APAC Senior Manager on multiple blue-chip clients within Neo’s regional Affiliate Marketing team.Develop relationships with stakeholders within clients and large affiliate partners. Have an analytical approach whilst working on reporting and performance metrics to draw insight and make strategic recommendations to clients to optimize their affiliate programIdentify and recommend new opportunities to grow the business and increase efficiency for clients Responsibility for financial management from an external perspective, monitoring client budget and spend Educate partners unfamiliar with affiliate to enable them to work with our clientsPro-actively approach and recruit new publisher partnersBuild and deliver strategy alongside the client and Affiliate DirectorCompiling and presenting results to the clientMeet and host affiliate partner eventsSkills And Experience Experience in managing and mentoring junior affiliate staff.Analytical and numerate, with strong communication skills. The candidate must be comfortable presenting to large groups of people and senior clientsIn-depth knowledge of affiliate / partnership marketing and the best practice on how affiliate programs are managedStrong new business and performance delivery track recordCommercial awareness and proficiency in managing client scopes and profitability Strong time management and organizational skills Seeks ownership and readily accepts accountabilitySome familiarity with reporting platforms (affiliate networks/tools) and how they are used to manage campaign performance Proven ability to develop strong internal and external business relationshipsMeasures of success- 3 Best Things About The Job Being part of a very supportive and understanding team that collaborate to achieve goals together.Working with some of the most renowned global brands and gaining an understanding and insights into the APAC marketplace as a whole.Working in an organisation that really appreciates its staff and goes above and beyond with training, duty of care, healthcare etc Measures Of Succes – 3 Months Begin to develop deep client relationships with the key day-to-day contactsIdentifies new opportunities to increase acquisitionsEnsures affiliate strategy is market leading & provide market insightsHave a clear understanding of the day-to-day implementation and reporting tools utilised by the team6 Months Leads quarterly reviews and project plans for your marketAssists in development of affiliate strategy and ensures the delivery of all aspects of the affiliate strategyMaintains a healthy relationship with affiliate partners and affiliate implementation teamLeads affiliate aspect on brief responsesLeads affiliate vetting processOffer managementNegotiating tactical campaigns with affiliatesBe involved with annual negotiations in order to maximise client sponsorship investment12 MonthsLead China and APAC client relationships, ensuring that client servicing is first classPart of the training & development process for junior team membersEnsure the clients are kept up to date of China and APAC affiliate media landscape, providing necessary media information and updates, competitor reports, etc. What You’ll NeedEducated to university degree level Must be fluent in Mandarin (written and spoken) as well as EnglishA minimum of 4 to 5 years digital marketing experience with a preference for 3 of these years to be in an affiliate marketing focused roleExperience of working within China and APAC markets Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. 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