Overview

Affiliate / Partnerships Marketing Manager (at realbuzz). Hybrid location with an office in Manchester Piccadilly; occasional international travel required. Salary £40k – £50k + performance incentives (annual bonus). Employment Type: Full-time. Reporting to the Head of Marketing.

EngageMore is working with realbuzz, the home of charity running, assisting them in the recruitment of an Affiliate / Partnerships Marketing Manager.

The role

We are looking for a commercially minded affiliate marketing specialist to lead the development, launch, and growth of a new CPA rewards programme tailored for runners. As Marketing Partnerships Manager you will build our affiliate program from the ground up, drive tenancy revenues, and secure strategic brand sponsorships across the running and fitness ecosystem. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape a new revenue stream and work with major brands in health, fitness, apparel, and sports.

As the Marketing Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a CPA-based affiliate rewards programme aimed at runners and active lifestyle consumers
• Identify, recruit, and nurture relationships with relevant affiliate partners, influencers, and platforms
• Develop and deliver strategies to maximise affiliate performance and ROI, including negotiating exclusive offers and optimising the customer journey for runners and subscribers looking for relevant rewards
• Drive tenancy revenues by identifying commercial opportunities with brands across our digital ecosystem
• Identify and execute monetisation opportunities across our marketing ecosystem including our owned channels, website and event partner inventory
• Collaborate with the wider marketing team to create compelling affiliate and sponsorship propositions
• Support sponsorship acquisition effort, working alongside the Head of Marketing, pitching and securing partnerships with aligned brands
• Monitor, analyse, and report on affiliate and partnership performance
• Stay current on affiliate trends, tools, and platforms relevant to performance marketing and sports brands
• Support the wider marketing function by attending offline event activations, sometimes including international travel given our global reach

Experience

• Proven experience managing affiliate marketing programmes, ideally within a CPA or performance-based model
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering revenue through partnerships and sponsorships
• Knowledge of affiliate platforms, tracking tools, and analytics (e.g. Impact, Partnerize, Awin, etc.). Experience working directly as part of a network is desirable but not essential
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong communicator, self-starter, and natural collaborator
• Passion for running, fitness, or active lifestyle sectors is a major plus

The person

• Organised and driven
• Confident and personable communicator
• Hands-on with a willingness to roll up sleeves; this is a role with significant scope for growth
• Excited by a scale-up environment, able to both strategise and execute
• Wants to be part of an organisation that makes a difference

Benefits – Why Join Us?

• Competitive holiday allowance (22 days, plus 1 day for your birthday, plus 8 bank holidays)
• Perfect attendance scheme to increase holiday allowance (maximum 3 days)
• Holiday reward based on length of service
• Company stakeholder pension scheme
• Race entry available in selected major destination running events

Join Realbuzz and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to helping others achieve their fitness and fundraising goals.

Data and equal opportunities

EEO Realbuzz Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering on our equality policies. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups. If you require assistance with your application, please contact us via email marketing@realbuzz.com.

Your privacy is very important to us. By completing this application, you are consenting to us processing your data in-line with relevant legislation such as the GDPR. Your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only. If your application is successful, your personal data may be securely retained and further processed by us in accordance with UK data privacy and employment laws. If your application is unsuccessful, your information will be retained for a period of 6 months.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Advertising Services