Apple Inc (AAPL)

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The "Affiliate Site" Opportunity Was Clearly Coming

There has been a job posting on Apple's site regarding this for some time...

https://jobs.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Employment.woa/7/wo/ytFJOzyh2ttBTFXTZg8I4g/3.2.22.9.2.0.2.3

Title: Affiliate Program Marketing Manager
Req. ID: 2131256
Location: Santa Clara Valley, California
Country: United States

The World Wide Apple Online Store is seeking an experienced Affiliate Program Marketing Manager to grow the network of affiliates world wide. This person will have ultimate responsibility for both developing the affiliate strategic plan and managing the day-to-day relationship with our third party program provider, Linkshare. The specific areas of focus for this manager will be developing an aggressive acquisition plan, developing quarterly programs and incentive plans, forecasting, assisting in the roll-out of the program in other regions and leading datafeed programs. This person will work closely with Linkshare, technology, marketing and the International program managers.

Responsibilities:
Develop strategic program road map
Build strong relationships with Linkshare and affiliates to ensure strong program growth
Develop aggressive affiliate acquisition plan
Develop forecasts and measure against revenue, margin and cost goals
Report on results, including products and programs
Manage affiliate program budget
Lead meetings with world wide team members to review program strategies, results and best practices
Monitor Apple’s brand presence and communicate new programs and offers to affiliates
Work with direct marketing team to develop rich newsletter program
Lead datafeed projects, partnering with technology and business requirements team

- BA/BS plus 6-7 years online and/or ecommerce experience as well as 3-5 years of online and/or ecommerce experience.
- Program management or account management experience
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills, as well as rigorous attention to detail
- Proven track record of growing and managing marketing programs
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment as a team player