Senior Affiliates Manager

WHO WE ARE

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across all Australian states and New Zealand, with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our customers.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

The Senior Affiliates Manager is responsible for leading the growth strategy for affiliate and partnership programs across the APAC region. This role owns the day-to-day management and strategic development of key affiliate platforms, alongside broader partnership activity across multiple markets and fascia.

The role is analytical, requiring expertise in performance measurement, understanding modelling, and data-driven optimisation. Operating as a individual contributor, this person will work closely with trading and paid digital marketing teams to ensure affiliate activity is integrated, commercially aligned, and contributing meaningfully to overall digital channel mix.

This is a commercially focused role that sits at the intersection of data, partnerships, and digital growth, requiring someone who can translate performance insights into actionable strategies and influence decision making. You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Own and drive the affiliate and partnerships strategy across APAC markets, with Rakuten as the primary network platform alongside other affiliate and partnership channels.

• Manage the full program lifecycle, from partner recruitment and onboarding through to optimisation, negotiation, and retention.

• Identify and activate new partnership opportunities across the APAC region, including content, cashback, loyalty, and strategic co-marketing partners.

• Own program reporting and performance analysis, delivering regular insights to the Head of Department with clear recommendations.

• Develop and maintain measurement frameworks to accurately track affiliate contribution across the funnel, including incrementality, attribution, and last-click vs. assisted revenue.

• Work closely with trading teams to align affiliate activity with promotional calendars, trading priorities, and commercial objectives.

• Collaborate with paid digital marketing teams to ensure channel integration, avoid cannibalisation, and identify opportunities for combined performance uplift.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of 4 plus years working within affiliate marketing, partnerships, or digital marketing, with a focus on managing multiple programs, markets, or accounts.

• Demonstrated track record in delivering strategies and projects that support broader business objectives and drive revenue growth and ROI.

• Strong stakeholder management experience, including working with affiliate networks, senior leadership, marketing channels, and cross-functional teams such as legal and finance.

• Experience analysing performance, interpreting data and affiliate measurements, and making data-driven decisions to optimise programs.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally and operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Birthday leave

• Competitive Salary

• One month paid parental leave

• Referral bonus scheme

• Training and development to evolve and shape your career

• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office and our Distribution Centre

• Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.

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