Affiliate Marketing Manager

SpotHero•Chicago, IL

15h•$76,000 - $95,000

About The Position

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app and website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace. Affiliate Marketing Manager at SpotHero: We are seeking a data-driven and partnership-oriented Affiliate Marketing Manager to join our Business Development team. This role will own the recruitment, management, and scaling of high-performing affiliate partnerships, driving customer acquisition, revenue growth, and channel performance optimization.

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in affiliate marketing, performance marketing, or partnership management
Demonstrated ownership of affiliate strategy, partner management, and performance optimization in a growth-focused environment.
Experience managing affiliate networks and platforms (e.g., Impact, Partnerize, CJ, ShareASale, Rakuten, etc.)
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with performance data and attribution models
Proven track record of scaling acquisition channels efficiently
Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple partners and priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a scalable affiliate marketing strategy aligned with company growth goals
Identify, recruit, onboard, and activate new affiliates
Learn SpotHero's link syntax for its affiliate program and be able to apply it in various affiliate and business development contexts
Test all related links for quality prior to distribution to partners
Monitor affiliate links to identify and troubleshoot broken connections
Leverage existing affiliate relationships and build and maintain strong relationships with high-performing affiliates
Drive MoM affiliate revenue showing consistent growth
Negotiate commission structures, promotional placements, and exclusive partnerships
Create incentives and performance-based programs to drive incremental growth
Own affiliate channel KPIs including revenue, CAC, LTV, conversion rate, and ROI
Analyze campaign performance and provide regular reporting and insights to leadership
Collaborate with Marketing on promotional campaigns, content, and creative assets
Support broader Business Development initiatives where affiliate partnerships intersect with strategic growth opportunities

Benefits

Excellent benefits
We cover a generous portion of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental and Vision Premiums, company-sponsored Life Insurance, STD, and AD&D coverage, a 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, and comprehensive leave policies to meet your needs in creating space for life.
Flexible PTO policy and outstanding work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
Grubhub weekly lunch stipend for in-office days
Udemy License and Personal Learning Budget – We support the professional and personal growth of our people by providing everyone with learning resources and development opportunities.
Annual parking stipend – Duh. We help people park!
The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual yet highly productive atmosphere.
Our commitment to allyship has been a central driver of how we Respect Fellow Drivers. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of Employee Resource Groups, access allyship learning resources, and actively contribute to our ongoing effort of making SpotHero inclusive for all.
Employee programs to grow and support our people such as Discovery Days for Product and Engineering, Gearing up for Aspiring Leaders, and Mentorship Program.
Wellness program – a workplace that actively supports your physical and mental wellbeing through ongoing events, initiatives, resources, and thoughtful perks and benefits.