(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association

Compensation

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So What's the Job? Own and lead the affiliate marketing strategy, execution, and growth. Deepen and expand existing relationships with large, high-impact affiliate partners. Manage one direct report, with potential to grow the team as the channel scales. Optimize all affiliate performance through the Impact platform—streamlining processes, reporting, and campaign execution. Identify, recruit, and onboard new performance-driven affiliate partners across multiple verticals. Develop and distribute enablement resources—creative assets, product feeds, offers, and educational content. Collaborate closely with the Paid Media Director to ensure affiliate efforts drive incremental revenue and work cohesively within ISSA’s digital ecosystem. Analyze performance data (CPA, CAC, ROI, LTV, AOV) and use insights to improve partner and program effectiveness. Design incentive models, tiered commission structures, and custom campaign terms to attract and retain top affiliates. Partner with Data and Creative teams on landing page testing and CRO initiatives. Ensure brand integrity, compliance, and fraud prevention across all affiliate touchpoints. Forecast and report affiliate revenue growth and partner performance. What is ISSA looking for? 5+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, including 1+ years managing direct reports and cross-functional initiatives. Proven track record in scaling affiliate programs and driving measurable revenue growth. Hands-on experience with platforms like Impact (or Partnerize, CJ, Rakuten). Deep understanding of tracking, tagging, attribution, and affiliate compliance. Strong grasp of performance metrics, including CAC, CPA, LTV, AOV, and ROAS. Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a strategic mindset. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and partnerships simultaneously. Experience in DTC, edtech, or subscription models is a strong plus. Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Anything else? Absolutely! Benefits and Perks: ISSA is a place where every day we are inspired by our teammates, encouraging each other to be our best. The environment is relaxed, friendly, and upbeat! And we feel it’s important to reward our team with competitive pay and benefits. Here are some of the highlights: Free Certifications: Who wants to be their best self? WE DO! As an ISSA team member, you have access to our courses and certifications…at no expense! Additionally, you'll receive exclusive discounts on leading products in the fitness industry. Cool, right? After 90 days, employees can also enroll up to 5 friends/family members each year in our courses...FOR FREE! Health & Wellness Reimbursement: If our company’s mission is to encourage healthy living, we need to walk the talk and ensure each employee is supported in their wellness journey! Employees can submit fitness purchases (gym membership, fitness equipment, classes) and professional and mental health purchases (personal learning courses, wellness apps, art classes, and more) for reimbursement up to $50/month…$600/year. Work-Life Synergy: Our Core Team members have 3 weeks of PTO each year...this is accrued on a bi-weekly basis! And everyone at ISSA gets 8 paid national holidays every year...PLUS 1 floating holiday! Work hard, play hard! Parental Time Off: We support our team members as they grow their families! Once you qualify for FMLA, you are eligible to receive up to 6 weeks of paid maternity/paternity time to bond with a new child. Well-Rounded Support: We are proud to offer Maven, a global platform that provides on-demand care! Maven provides an option for inclusive, comprehensive support for the whole employee and their family journey! Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: A key component to living a healthy lifestyle is having access to the care we (and our families) need. We offer 2 medical insurance plans accompanied by Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options, as well as Dental and Vision coverage. And you don’t have to wait forever! Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month after you start. Team Building: We may be remote, but we don’t have to be alone! We host a monthly schedule of virtual team activities, town halls, brown bag lunches, and other special events…so many fun ways for us to connect and support one another. Growth Opportunities: When our people grow…we grow! We offer leadership training, coaching/mentoring opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration on special projects and initiatives. Constant growth and development are inherent in our culture. Tools To Do The Job: We ensure you are hooked up with the tools, equipment, and systems you need. We begin the process before your start date, so you are ready to rock ‘n roll on your first day. We also provide a monthly work-from-home allowance! What Else? We have a 401(k) company match and 100% company-paid life/AD&D insurance/short-term disability. We also offer an employee assistance program to assist with work-life concerns (legal, financial, and mental health). Our ultimate goal is to support you and your overall wellness. Transform your career at ISSA!