Affiliate and Influencer Manager

Koala’s mission is: Better furniture experiences, designed with the World in mind. Combining customer-centric products, a world-class technology and fulfillment platform, incredible customer service and social good; we are changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture to create happier, healthier habitats.

Why we have this role @ Koala

We are looking for a world-class Affiliate and Influencer Manager to lead our efforts in building and managing a successful affiliate and influencer program in the USA. As the Affiliate and Influencer Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance our brand presence and increase sales through affiliate and influencer partnerships. You will lead strategy, outreach efforts, negotiate collaborations, and work closely with influencers to promote our products across various platforms. Your analytical skills will be crucial in evaluating the performance of these partnerships and optimizing our approach for maximum impact.

Requirements

As US Affiliate and Influencer Manager you will...

Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive affiliate and influencer marketing strategy aligned with our brand objectives.
• Identify and recruit new affiliate partners and influencers aligned with our brand values and target audience.Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in our partnership approaches.

Outreach and Negotiation:

• Conduct outreach to potential affiliates and influencers.
• Build and maintain relationships through effective negotiation and collaboration to secure mutually beneficial partnerships that maximize ROI.

Platform Management:

• Leverage your understanding of social media and affiliate platforms to optimize partnership strategies.
• Stay updated on platform trends and best practices to ensure maximum engagement and reach.

Content Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align affiliate and influencer efforts with broader marketing goals.
• Work closely with influencers to develop engaging content that aligns with our brand image and resonates with their audiences. Oversee content creation and ensure it meets our quality standards.

Performance Analysis:

• Analyze data and KPIs to evaluate the success of affiliate and influencer campaigns, and make data-driven decisions.
• Provide regular reports and insights to the management team, highlighting successes, areas for improvement, and future opportunities.
• Continuously optimize campaigns by testing new strategies, content, and partnerships.

Budget Management:

• Manage the affiliate and influencer marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment (ROI).

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, sales, and product, to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across all channels.

What you bring with you…

• 3+ years of experience in affiliate and influencer marketing
• A track record of successful campaign management and growth.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• In-depth understanding of social media and affiliate platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative partnership strategies.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

Treehouse Perks and Privileges…

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch!

• Work From Bed (WFB)/Hybrid working - We have an office in LA, but also happy for you to be fully remote, and this role will require a decent amount of travel as well.
• Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
• Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam.
• Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
• Competitive 401k matching and private health insurance.
• Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
• Short-term incentive plans ensure you benefit as Koala succeeds!
• Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm’ isn’t good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1%and so much more.

All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!

Koalities we look for…

At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball (Aussie cricket reference FYI). Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)

There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.

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