Affiliate Executive

**Affiliate Executive - Short Breaks**

THORPE PARK Resort, Staines Road
Chertsey, SURREY, KT16 8PN
United Kingdom

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A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a **Affiliate Executive - Short Breaks** to join our Marketing team within the Technical Hub office in Thorpe Park.

**Job Scope**
Embark on an exciting opportunity to spearhead, fine-tune and oversee a dynamic in-house affiliate programme dedicated to Merlin’s UK Resorts' short breaks, featuring renowned destinations such as Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, LEGOLAND Windsor and Thorpe Park accommodations.

As the driving force behind this venture, you'll be at the forefront of day-to-day platform management, cultivating relationships with affiliate partners through skilful negotiation and providing insightful analysis of KPIs. Your role will be a collaborative one, working closely with eCommerce, Resort Sales, Marketing teams and the centre of excellence team to propel the program to new heights.

**About the Role**
- Oversee daily affiliate operations, including partner recruitment, commission adjustments, content updates, order verification, KPI analysis and campaign implementation.
- Cultivate strong affiliate relationships to boost overall performance through personalised collaborations and support.
- Provide tracking and reporting support using Google Analytics and ISO tools.
- Lead key short breaks campaigns by managing partner placements within our affiliate program.
- Own the agile affiliate briefing process, ensuring prompt delivery of quality placements and campaigns.
- Deliver weekly reports, identifying KPIs and offering insights for optimal performance and ROI.
- Utilise data and analytics for informed, data-driven decisions to refine the affiliate program.
- Collaborate with the affiliate network for a best-in-class program, promoting a culture of excellence.
- Conduct regular competitor analysis, disseminating best practices for consistent industry standards adherence.
- Deliver weekly reports to monitor performance across channels, with monthly reporting for in-depth analysis.
- Collaborate with local attraction stakeholders, especially local marketing teams, to provide a unified solution aligned with specific requirements.
- Partner with Resorts Digital, UK Resorts sales and marketing teams to craft impactful campaigns, establishing a robust alliance with Partnerize for stellar, budget-aligned affiliate performance.

**About You**
- Proficient in Affiliate networks, preferably Partnerize and/or Affiliate Window.
- Hands-on experience managing affiliate accounts and campaigns.
- Excel proficiency for creating and updating reports, working with extensive datasets for insightful analysis.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Passionate and driven individual with a demonstrated enthusiasm for digital.
- Strong organisational skills, adept at multitasking and thriving in a hands-on role.

**The Benefits**

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

**Everyone Matters at Merlin.**

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.