Affiliate Marketing Specialist

About us

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help businesses deliver — whatever their size, wherever they are, and however they operate. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-changing requirements of their industry and customer expectations. Auctane products enable hundreds of thousands of businesses to annually mail and ship billions of items — over $200 billion worth — to recipients around the globe.

The Auctane family of mailing and shipping software products includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipStation API, Metapack, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Our values

Win as One. Delight Customers. Deliver Great Outcomes. 

About the role

The Affiliate Marketing Specialist will be responsible for managing and growing Auctane’s affiliate programs, focusing on recruiting, engaging, and optimizing high-performing partnerships to drive customer acquisition and revenue across key brands. They will work alongside our partner agency to continue scaling our programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing end-to-end affiliate campaigns, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset focused on ROI.

This position is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and is located in Austin, Texas.

What will you be doing?

• Program Management: Day-to-day management of our affiliate network/platform (Commission Junction), including setting up new affiliates, tracking performance, and ensuring commission payouts are accurate and timely.
• Recruitment & Vetting: Proactively identify, recruit, negotiate with, and onboard new, high-quality affiliate partners (bloggers, comparison sites, B2B partners, etc.) that align with Auctane's brand standards.
• Optimization & Growth: Analyze affiliate performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Develop and execute strategies to optimize underperforming affiliates and scale high-performing partnerships.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with top-tier affiliates through regular communication, performance feedback, and creative incentive programs. Act as the primary point of contact for all affiliate inquiries.
• Content & Creative Assets: Collaborate with the Marketing and Creative teams to ensure affiliates have the necessary, on-brand promotional materials (banners, text links, landing pages, tracking links, promotional codes).
• Budget & Forecasting: Assist in developing and managing the affiliate marketing budget and provide accurate forecasting for affiliate-driven revenue.
• Compliance: Monitor affiliate activities to ensure adherence to program terms and conditions, brand guidelines, and regulatory compliance.

What are we looking for?

• 2-4  years of hands-on, dedicated experience managing B2B or B2C affiliate marketing programs, preferably within the SaaS or e-commerce technology sector.
• Demonstrable experience working with major affiliate networks/platforms (e.g., Partnerize, Impact, ShareASale, CJ, Rakuten).

What will make you stand out?

• Data-Driven Mindset: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance metrics (CPA, ROI, conversion rates) and translate data into actionable strategies.
• Negotiation & Communication: Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective affiliate relationship management.
• E-commerce/SaaS Experience: Familiarity with the e-commerce ecosystem, software subscription models, and how affiliate partnerships can drive recurring revenue.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for data manipulation and reporting.
• Proficiency with Looker for data manipulation and reporting. 
• A self-starter with a proactive work ethic and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate results to internal stakeholders.
• Experience working on many brands at once is a plus
• Experience with Direct Mail Marketing or interest in learning new marketing channels is a plus.

The Tech

• Looker Studio 
• Various Marketing Vendor Platforms 
• Microsoft Suite 
• Slack 
• Zoom 

What do we offer?

• 🏠 We are a hybrid company. All team members at Auctane in Austin come into the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• 🛬Take the reins of your time off with our Flex Time Off policy – because work-life balance should always be in your hands!
• 🌅 We offer 12 paid holidays for all of our US employees!
• 💰401k employer matching program – because your future deserves a friendly boost!
• ⭐️We conduct annual merit reviews to recognize and reward your hard work and achievements.
• 🏟️ Company events, we work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events.
• 🏢 Attractive office space in the heart of central Austin, Texas (free drinks, snacks…).
• 🍽Indulge in weekly catered lunches at our office – a delicious perk to fuel your work.
• 🏐 Health and Wellness: The well-being of our team is super important to us. Choose from different options that include medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• 🏋🏾‍♀️Fitness center in the office with Tonal Mirrors, Pelotons, free weights, etc.
• 🧠Employee Assistance Program. We offer up to 8 free mental health sessions. 
• 💪🏽We offer gym discounts to help you stay fit and healthy!
• 📚We offer education reimbursement to all employees, ensuring that you can pursue your educational goals while excelling in your career with us. Invest in your future and let us support your growth every step of the way. 
• 🔗 Employee Referral Program! We reward employees helping us find top talent!
• 💜 An inclusive, casual and upbeat work environment. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid; we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional Position Duties: (The following is a list of what all employees, except those with medical accommodation, may be regularly required to do.)

• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
• Walk short distances
• Stand for short periods
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height

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