Account Executive - Affiliate Marketing

Account Executive - Affiliate Marketing

Location: The City, City (EC4) , EC4 View map Salary: From 15,000 to 20,000 per annum Date posted: 31/03/2012 14:00 Job type:Permanent Company: Webgains Ltd Contact: Helen Parr Ref: Totaljobs Job ID: 53241457

Webgains are seeking a motivated account executive for immediate start in our London office. The role will require you to support a flourishing team of three to four account managers working with a variety of clients, some of whom are well-established and prominent brands.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and experience from industry experts. The ideal applicant will be well-organised, with good written and oral communication skills, an analytic approach to problem solving, a positive can do attitude and a strong interest in online marketing. The ability and desire to learn is essent ial, as is a good sense of humour. There will be opportunity for career advancement in line with your own ambitions. Future roles may include international travel and management responsibilities.

Duties include:

Reporting

Affiliate recruitment

Program communication

Ad hoc requests

Qualifications:

We are seeking a recent degree qualified graduate or someone looking to start a career in online marketing.

Computer skills:

Intermediate skills in all Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Experience in HTML and other web languages would be beneficial.

Webgains core values are openness, excellence and integrity. These core values are incorporated into our working environment, and underpin the culture of the company. We employ the best talent and skills available, and ensure that all staff continues to develop their skills by ensuring that on-going learning is at t he heart of the work experience. Our other key considerations are fun and the adoption of an appropriate work/life balance.

About Webgains:

Webgains is an International affiliate marketing network that offers a range of online acquisition and sales solutions for advertisers, publishers and agencies. The platform was developed and launched in early 2005 and now has more than 2000 merchants across Europe and the USA. After merging with ad pepper Media NV in May 2006, Webgains is now present in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, BeNeLux, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the USA. Expansion to more countries will follow.

Robert Glasgow, MD of Webgains comments, Affiliate networks are a proven method of increasing revenues for both advertisers and online publishers. However, it is rare that one gets the opportunity to build a complete technology platform starting with a blank piece of paper. We wanted to bring something fresh to the Affiliate arena built on our kn owledge and experience with performance based affiliate solutions. More and more advertisers and publishers are demanding control over their ROI. Only sophisticated reporting and tailored solutions will allow clients to maximise profitability.

Webgains offer a complete ASP solution for both advertisers and publishers based on an advanced, specially-developed technology platform. Peter Dunham, CTO, comments, We listened to what both advertisers and publishers wanted from a network, added in our own special features and built the platform to suit. Peter continues, Although there are other affiliate networks operating in the UK, we believe Webgains has the most sophisticated and user-friendly technology.

Webgains is an open network, with Merchants and Affiliates having complete control over their programmes online. In addition to real-time and scheduled reporting on all aspects of their programmes, Merchants are able set up multiple accounts, multiple commission str uctures, segmented affiliated groups and benefit from sophisticated fraud prevention. Affiliates can set up all of their sites under the one account, have access to advanced data feeds of product information, and are paid weekly to address potential cash flow issues.

If you think you are the type of person who would succeed at Webgains, and who has the skills outlined above, please send your resume and a brief covering mail to: hparr@webgains.com.

Webgains is currently seeking three suitable candidates to fill these roles.