An established international company operating within the online gaming industry is looking for an experienced German Affiliate Marketing Lead to drive the growth of its affiliate acquisition strategy across German-speaking markets.
This position is ideal for someone with strong affiliate marketing expertise, a commercial mindset, and proven experience building long-term partnerships within the iGaming sector. You will be responsible for developing affiliate strategies, managing key partners, analysing performance, and leading initiatives that increase customer acquisition and revenue.
Tasks
- Design and execute the affiliate marketing strategy to support business growth across German-speaking markets.
- Identify, recruit and manage high-quality affiliate partners and strategic traffic sources.
- Build strong relationships with existing affiliates while expanding the overall partner network.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, commission structures and exclusive partnership opportunities.
- Monitor campaign performance and continuously optimise affiliate activity to maximise ROI.
- Analyse data, market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities.
- Work closely with CRM, Acquisition, Product, Creative and Compliance teams to align marketing initiatives.
- Ensure accurate campaign tracking, reporting and attribution across affiliate channels.
- Manage affiliate budgets and monitor overall performance against business objectives.
- Prepare regular reports and forecasts using key performance metrics.
- Provide guidance and support to the affiliate function while promoting a collaborative and results-focused culture.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events and affiliate meetings when required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Affiliate or Performance Marketing, ideally within the iGaming industry.
- Previous experience working with German-speaking markets, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- At least 2 years of leadership or senior-level responsibility within an affiliate environment.
- Strong understanding of affiliate platforms, tracking systems and performance marketing models.
- Proven ability to negotiate commercial agreements and develop successful partnerships.
- Highly analytical with experience interpreting campaign performance and commercial data.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting performance and delivering against revenue targets.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Fluent German (native or bilingual level) and strong English communication skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements within affiliate marketing is considered essential.
- Degree in Marketing, Business, Digital Marketing, Economics or a related discipline is advantageous.
Benefits
- Private health and dental insurance.
- Annual gym allowance of €600.
- Access to a wellbeing platform offering mental health support.
- Contribution towards prescription glasses.
- Company-funded eye test.
- Modern office environment.
- Monday-Friday office hours.
- Stable, collaborative working environment with long-term career opportunities.