Affiliate Marketing Manager (contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Hilton through Talent Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by Talent Solutions and will not be an employee of Hilton. Contract workers are not employees of Hilton or any of its subsidiaries, nor will they be eligible for Hilton benefits.

• US based hybrid role in our Dallas, TX location working onsite 3 days/week- normally Tuesdays through Thursdays***

Job Summary

Hilton has an exciting opportunity for an experienced performance marketing professional to join the Americas Media Activation – Acquisition team. This hybrid role combines performance marketing strategy, partner management, and operational execution to support the planning, execution, and optimization of the Affiliate channel across brands and markets. Working cross-functionally with Planning, Regional Marketing, Content, Analytics, and external partners, this individual will help manage day-to-day affiliate operations, publisher relationships, and performance reporting while supporting broader customer acquisition and revenue objectives. The ideal candidate is an analytical, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings both strategic thinking and executional rigor to drive measurable commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day execution and optimization of affiliate programs to support customer acquisition, revenue, and ROI objectives
• Manage relationships with affiliate networks, key publisher partners, and technology providers
• Oversee campaign setup, tracking, testing, and optimization across affiliate platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with brand guidelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support affiliate initiatives from end-to-end, including promotions, content partnerships, and brand launches
• Analyze performance data to evaluate publisher effectiveness, commission structures, and promotional impact, translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Maintain campaign timelines, promotional calendars, budgets, and performance trackers to ensure on-time delivery and financial accuracy
• Communicate ongoing performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scale the channel, and test new affiliate models or partnerships
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, regional regulations, and internal policies across affiliate activity
• Support post-campaign and quarterly reviews, applying learnings to future optimization efforts

Skills

• Strong understanding of Affiliate Marketing, performance media, and publisher-based acquisition models
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and recommend optimizations
• Strong attention to detail, particularly related to tracking, reporting, and financial management
• Ability to think critically, solve problems proactively, and bring forward innovative ideas
• Comfortable operating with autonomy, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership
• Experience working with affiliate networks and platforms such as CJ, Impact, Rakuten, or similar
• Global or multi-market marketing experience is a plus

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Affiliate Marketing, performance media, or digital acquisition
• Experience managing large-scale or global affiliate programs preferred
• Background working with content commerce, deal publishers, or loyalty-based affiliates preferred
• Familiarity with financial reconciliation, invoicing, and commission structures preferred

This is a remarkable opportunity to join one of the world's most recognized and celebrated hospitality brands, contributing to a high-impact performance marketing channel that drives measurable growth across the Americas. You will gain exposure to a dynamic, cross-functional environment where your work directly influences customer acquisition and revenue outcomes at a global scale. If you are passionate about affiliate marketing, thrive on data-driven decision-making, and are eager to make your mark within a world-class marketing organization, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.