Affiliate marketing Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

About the Business

This role sits within a backed, fast-scaling digital business operating at the intersection of comparison, consumer decision-making, and performance marketing. The company runs high-traffic comparison experiences across finance, insurance, and consumer services, where affiliate economics, rankings, and deal structure directly determine market position.

The business is supported by an experienced investment group with a track record of building and scaling performance-driven platforms. The focus is on winning competitive markets through smarter monetization and faster execution, not brand spend or long sales cycles.

The Opportunity

You’ll own a portfolio of high-impact affiliate partnerships and be responsible for improving payout economics, securing stronger partner terms, and reacting quickly to market and ranking changes.

This is a role for someone who enjoys operating close to revenue, using performance data to justify better deals and having the authority to negotiate and execute independently.

What You’ll Own

Lead negotiations with affiliate and strategic partners to improve payouts, exclusivity, and placement

Monitor rankings, performance trends, and competitor activity to identify deal opportunities

Structure and renegotiate agreements to unlock incremental revenue

Build commercially focused partner relationships beyond standard affiliate management

Use data and performance insights to guide deal strategy and decision-making

Who This Role Is Built For

• Background in affiliate partnerships, performance marketing, or monetization
• Experience owning partner relationships in comparison, commerce, or lead-generation environments
• Comfort negotiating rates, terms, and value directly with partners
• Data-driven, decisive, and commercially minded
• Looking for meaningful ownership and accountability tied to outcomes

Why This Makes Sense Career-Wise

What This Is (and Isn’t)

Ready to Apply?

If this role aligns with your experience in affiliate partnerships, performance marketing, or monetization, we’d love to connect.

If a recruiter from Next Step reached out to you directly about this opportunity, please note that in your application so we can flag and prioritize your candidacy appropriately.

What to Expect From the Process

We aim to keep the process focused, transparent, and respectful of your time :

Intro conversation with Lauren (Recruiter) – alignment on background, role scope, and what you’re looking for

CCAT assessment – a brief cognitive assessment used consistently across roles

Two interviews with the team – focused on experience, deal approach, and how you think about partnerships

Offer – for candidates who are a strong mutual fit

Our Commitment to You

At Next Step Recruitment, we believe strong hiring is a two-way decision. If your background aligns, we move quickly, communicate clearly, and aim to make the process worth your time. We’re excited to meet candidates who want real ownership, real impact, and a thoughtful conversation about what’s next.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to speak with you soon!