Growth Marketing Manager- Affiliates and Referrals- (13 month contract)

Growth Marketing Manager – Affiliates & Referrals

As a Growth Marketing Manager – Affiliates and Referrals, you will lead the strategy and performance of one of the company’s most important marketing channels by driving lead generation through affiliate marketing and referral partnerships. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and developing new partners, managing and strengthening existing relationships, and optimizing commission structures to maximize growth and performance. Reporting to the Directors of Performance Marketing, North America, you will play a key role in shaping brand perception, influencing customer acquisition, and delivering measurable business results through one of Lightspeed’s largest marketing channels.

Please note that this is a 13‑month fixed‑term contract position starting in August 2026.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute affiliate & referral marketing plans to drive user growth at scale
• Identify new partners, negotiate agreements, and strengthen existing partnerships
• Collaborate with Analytics team to track overall program performance and evaluate individual partnerships
• Monitor and improve performance and conversion rates across the marketing and product funnel
• Work with Marketing Operations and Data teams to build technical integrations with partners
• Align with Brand Marketing team to promote consistent brand narrative

What You Need To Bring

• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships or similar opportunities to negotiate with partners
• Experience with Affiliate Networks (Impact, Rakuten, CJ)
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while optimizing for highest impact
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Experience in technical integration of partners

Even Better If You Have (but not necessary)

• Lead‑generation experience in a B2B environment
• Experience managing affiliate strategy and execution, with focus on direct response in a fast‑paced environment
• Proven track record of hitting aggressive targets and improving ROI and CAC
• Hands‑on experience using affiliate tracking tools

You’ll Enjoy

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
• A culture that celebrates performance
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
• Career‑defining opportunities

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Equity options, because this is your company too
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

Lightspeed is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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