Senior Affiliate Merchant Partnerships Manager (Loyalty Publisher & Subnetwork)

Is this you?

• A strategic thinker with experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships management, or loyalty networks.
• Confident leading and nurturing relationships with key merchant and affiliate partners to deliver high-performing campaigns.
• Skilled in negotiation, securing the best offers and marketing opportunities for clients.
• Commercially astute, comfortable managing budgets, optimising partner performance, and ensuring strong ROI.
• A strong leader with experience managing junior team members and driving performance through mentorship.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Passionate about customer loyalty, engagement, and digital marketing in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

About the Company

At Propello, we’re revolutionising customer loyalty. Our enterprise SaaS loyalty platform powers engagement and rewards for top brands, combining cutting-edge technology with strategic partnerships. Clients such as HelloFresh, JD Sports, and Skyscanner trust Propello to help acquire, engage, and retain customers through tailored loyalty experiences.

We are a fast-growing, high-energy company, where innovation and collaboration drive success. Our team is made up of curious, ambitious, and commercially driven professionals who thrive in an agile environment. If you want to be part of a company that values smart work, impact, and growth, Propello is the place for you. 🚀

About the Role

As a Senior Affiliate Merchant Partnerships Manager, you will take ownership of merchant acquisition and affiliate relationships, ensuring that our loyalty programmes deliver exceptional value to clients and their customers. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on execution, working closely with Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing teams to enhance the Propello rewards ecosystem.

You will also manage and mentor an Associate in the team, ensuring they develop their skills and contribute effectively to Propello’s growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage relationships with key affiliate and merchant partners, ensuring long-term collaboration and performance growth.
• Lead negotiations to secure the best possible offers, commission rates, and marketing placements for Propello’s loyalty programmes.
• Manage budgets allocated to merchant and affiliate campaigns, optimising spend for maximum ROI and client satisfaction.
• Support Customer Success in delivering successful loyalty programmes, ensuring affiliate partnerships align with client goals.
• Oversee and optimise promotional campaigns, including newsletters, platform banners, and exclusive merchant offers.
• Monitor and analyse performance data, providing insights to improve engagement and revenue outcomes.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, partnerships, and product teams to enhance the Propello platform’s offer portfolio.
• Coach and develop a junior team member, providing guidance and performance oversight.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and partners, demonstrating expertise in loyalty, affiliate marketing, and consumer engagement.

The Ideal Candidate…

✅ 5+ years’ experience in affiliate marketing, merchant partnerships, or loyalty tech, ideally from a network, agency, or publisher.
✅ Commercially savvy – confident managing budgets, analysing data, and identifying revenue opportunities.
✅ A skilled negotiator – experienced in securing high-value partnerships and marketing placements.
✅ Experienced in team leadership – able to manage and develop junior employees to enhance performance.
✅ A strong communicator – confident in presenting to clients, merchants, and internal teams.
✅ Detail-oriented & organised – able to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
✅ A problem-solver – proactive in identifying and addressing challenges to drive success.
✅ Familiar with sales and CRM tools – experience using HubSpot, Apollo, Vidyard, or similar platforms is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• The flexibility of remote work, with an optional workspace in Manchester.
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing SaaS loyalty and rewards platform.
• A competitive base salary with uncapped commission and performance bonuses.
• A customer-first product trusted by renowned global brands like HelloFresh, JD Sports, and Skyscanner.
• The chance to shape partnership strategies and take ownership of affiliate programme growth.
• Clear avenues for career progression and personal development in a dynamic team.

The Package

💰 Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
🏡 Remote-first with optional hybrid working from our Manchester office.
📈 Profit share & company share options.
💰 Pension scheme & health cash plan.
🎉 Regular social events and team incentives.
🌴 Generous holiday entitlement.
🎁 Full access to our suite of loyalty rewards.

How to Apply

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for affiliate marketing and loyalty, and you want to work in a fast-growing, ambitious SaaS company, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Interested? Send your up-to-date CV and cover letter to markcamp@propellocloud.com.