Performance Partner Lead (Affiliate Marketing)

Overview

With our client’s gaming platform, players can enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. It  brings together the world’s most creative game developers to deliver amazing, playable stories for everyone. We’re looking for a driven and collaborative performance partner lead to join our Developer Growth and Marketing team, focused on helping games thrive through smart, creative developer marketing.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Services Affiliate team to drive the success of our Performance Partner Program. Your focus will be onboarding new developer partners, optimizing their performance, and ensuring they maximize the value of the program for their benefit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile gaming, partner marketing, affiliate marketing, and both organic and paid media strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developer Onboarding & Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for developers in the affiliate program, guiding them through onboarding, best practices, and optimization strategies.
• Affiliate Marketing Strategy & Optimization: Assist developers in leveraging both organic and paid media channels to drive engagement and revenue through the program.
• Evangelization & Advocacy: Champion the affiliate program across the developer community, building awareness and enthusiasm among developers and potential partners.
• Program Enablement & Scalability: Develop scalable onboarding materials, playbooks, and toolkits to streamline partner adoption and support program growth.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Monitor key metrics, identify growth opportunities, and provide actionable insights to improve developer success in the program.
• Creative & Campaign Support: Review developer-created marketing materials and plans to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and performance goals.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Services Affiliate team to enhance program impact and scalability.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of mobile game marketing, with experience working with game developers.
• Proven track record in running or managing affiliate partner programs, ideally in the gaming or app space.
• Familiarity with leveraging influencers, social media, performance marketing, and other acquisition strategies.
• Ability to interpret performance data and recommend optimizations based on insights.
• Skilled in working with external partners, providing guidance, and fostering longterm success.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $78 to $87 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.