German-Speaking Affiliate & Partnerships Manager
The Global Talent Co.
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at The Global Talent Co. explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
German-Speaking Affiliate & Partnerships Manager
Full-Time | Remote
AboutThe Global Talent Co.We connect exceptional global talent with innovative technology and lifestyle companies worldwide. Our mission: everyone deserves equal access to opportunity, regardless of where they were born. Join our community of 25,000+ professionals building meaningful careers with leading international companies.
About the Company You'll Be Working WithYou'll be joining a fast-growing European cashback and savings platform that helps consumers save money when they shop online, through its website, newsletter and browser extension. The company works with hundreds of shops, brands and fintechs, mostly across the DACH region, through affiliate networks like Awin as well as direct partnerships. It reaches around 110,000 account holders every week through its newsletter.
The OpportunityThis is a commercial partnerships role at its core. You'll own relationships with the company's affiliate partners and networks, sell paid placements on the website and newsletter, and bring in new partners that pay well for high-quality traffic. It's a hands-on role with real ownership. You'll price and negotiate deals yourself and escalate only the big decisions.
What You'll Be Doing
* Running the partnership inbox and answering partners and networks quickly, including offer requests, commission and tracking questions, and traffic or fraud queries
Running the partnership inbox and answering partners and networks quickly, including offer requests, commission and tracking questions, and traffic or fraud queries
* Building and maintaining a media kit, then selling and booking website placements and weekly newsletter slots
Building and maintaining a media kit, then selling and booking website placements and weekly newsletter slots
* Negotiating better terms with existing partners, such as higher CPA or CPS rates, exclusive codes and bonus commissions, especially ahead of Black Friday and Q4
Negotiating better terms with existing partners, such as higher CPA or CPS rates, exclusive codes and bonus commissions, especially ahead of Black Friday and Q4
* Bringing in new shops, brands and fintechs through affiliate networks and direct deals, with a focus on high-basket and high-commission verticals
Bringing in new shops, brands and fintechs through affiliate networks and direct deals, with a focus on high-basket and high-commission verticals
* Tracking partner performance, including clicks, conversion, EPC, basket size, commission and rejection rates, and flagging underperformers
Tracking partner performance, including clicks, conversion, EPC, basket size, commission and rejection rates, and flagging underperformers
* Reporting weekly on placement revenue, pipeline, top and bottom partners, and open issues
Reporting weekly on placement revenue, pipeline, top and bottom partners, and open issues
What We're Looking For
* Fluent German is a must, as most partners and networks are in the DACH region
Fluent German is a must, as most partners and networks are in the DACH region
* Good English
Good English
* Experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships or performance marketing, from the publisher, network or advertiser side
Experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships or performance marketing, from the publisher, network or advertiser side
* Familiarity with commission models (CPA, CPS, CPC, CPL) and performance metrics like EPC and rejection rates, or the ability to pick them up quickly
Familiarity with commission models (CPA, CPS, CPC, CPL) and performance metrics like EPC and rejection rates, or the ability to pick them up quickly
* Commercial instinct and confidence pricing and negotiating deals independently
Commercial instinct and confidence pricing and negotiating deals independently
* Comfort using AI tools to handle inbox volume and speed up work like media kits and reporting
Comfort using AI tools to handle inbox volume and speed up work like media kits and reporting
* Self-driven and organised, able to work independently in a remote setup
Self-driven and organised, able to work independently in a remote setup
* Awareness of the reputational sensitivity around cashback and coupon extensions is a strong plus
Awareness of the reputational sensitivity around cashback and coupon extensions is a strong plus
Backgrounds That Tend to Fit Well
* Affiliate Manager or Partnership Manager at a cashback, coupon, deal or comparison site
Affiliate Manager or Partnership Manager at a cashback, coupon, deal or comparison site
* Account Manager or Publisher Manager at an affiliate network such as Awin, Adcell, CJ or financeAds
Account Manager or Publisher Manager at an affiliate network such as Awin, Adcell, CJ or financeAds
* Affiliate or Performance Marketing Manager at an e-commerce brand or fintech
Affiliate or Performance Marketing Manager at an e-commerce brand or fintech
* Partner Channel Manager or Business Development Manager in a partner-dr
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About The Global Talent Co.
The Global Talent Co. is a company in the Sales industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 33 open positions on Hirezar. View all The Global Talent Co. jobs →