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

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋 Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! 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. Your contributions will be instrumental to the continued growth and success of the business. 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 Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled. - 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 - We got you covered! A variety of snacks, coffee, and teas are always accessible and available in the office kitchen - Tuesday's- Thursday's: Lunch is served, and Thursday’s is Happy hours with a variety of drinks and snacks At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you - all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities. #LI-SS3 To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Li...