Affiliate Manager (GCC)

Affiliate Manager (GCC) – Drive Strategic Growth in the Gulf Region

Join a dynamic, performance-driven organization as an **Affiliate Manager (GCC)**, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of player acquisition across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. This high-impact position offers the opportunity to lead a comprehensive acquisition strategy, fostering sustainable revenue growth and delivering measurable results in one of the most exciting regions for digital entertainment and gaming. If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and possess a deep understanding of affiliate marketing, performance-driven campaigns, and regional consumer behavior, this role is designed for you.

As the **Affiliate Manager (GCC)**, you will be responsible for developing and executing a data-backed acquisition strategy that maximizes First-Time Depositor (FTD) conversions while ensuring long-term player retention and revenue sustainability. Your expertise will span multiple channels, including affiliate partnerships, paid media, influencer collaborations, SEO, and strategic alliances, allowing you to optimize campaigns across the entire customer acquisition funnel. This role demands a blend of commercial acumen, analytical rigor, and creative problem-solving to identify emerging opportunities and drive incremental growth in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of strategic and operational duties, ensuring you contribute meaningfully to the organization’s expansion in the GCC region:

• Strategic Leadership: Own and execute a high-impact player acquisition strategy tailored to GCC markets, with a primary focus on driving FTDs, revenue growth, and sustainable player engagement.
• Campaign Management: Develop, launch, and continuously optimize acquisition campaigns across affiliates, paid media, influencers, SEO, and strategic partnerships to maximize ROI and conversion rates.
• Partner Relationships: Build and nurture strong commercial relationships with affiliates, media agencies, publishers, influencers, and other key stakeholders to secure high-quality partnerships and expand market reach.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and analyze campaign performance using advanced metrics such as player quality, Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), Return on Investment (ROI), Lifetime Value (LTV), FTDs, revenue, and conversion rates to refine strategies and allocate budgets effectively.
• Budget Management: Ensure marketing spend is allocated strategically to prioritize high-performing channels and partnerships, driving optimal commercial returns while staying within financial constraints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with CRM, Product, Business Intelligence (BI), Content, Compliance, and Design teams to align acquisition initiatives with broader business objectives and enhance player conversion strategies.
• Market Insights: Leverage local market knowledge and consumer insights to tailor campaigns that resonate culturally with GCC audiences and align with regional player behavior.
• Competitive Analysis: Stay ahead of market trends by analyzing competitor strategies, industry developments, and customer preferences to identify new growth opportunities and innovative acquisition approaches.
• Reporting and Strategy: Prepare regular performance reports, forecasts, and actionable strategic recommendations for senior leadership, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Adaptive Optimization: Continuously evaluate and adjust acquisition strategies based on real-time performance data, ensuring campaigns remain agile and responsive to market dynamics.

Why This Role Matters

This position is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the growth trajectory of a leading player in the GCC market. Your work will directly influence player acquisition trends, revenue performance, and the overall success of the organization’s expansion efforts. By combining your expertise in affiliate marketing, performance-driven strategies, and regional consumer insights, you will help shape the future of digital engagement in the Gulf region, driving both immediate results and long-term sustainability.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven **Affiliate Manager (GCC)** with a proven track record of success in the iGaming or digital entertainment industry. Your profile should reflect the following qualifications and attributes:

• Experience: At least 4+ years of experience in acquisition, performance marketing, affiliate marketing, or growth marketing, with a strong focus on the iGaming sector. Prior experience driving FTD growth and revenue in GCC markets is highly advantageous.
• Commercial Expertise: Deep understanding of affiliate marketing models, including CPA, Revenue Share, and Hybrid models, along with experience negotiating and managing high-value partnerships.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting complex performance data and translating insights into actionable strategies that enhance campaign effectiveness and commercial outcomes.
• Relationship Management: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills to foster strong partnerships with affiliates, agencies, and media partners.
Technical Proficiency: Experience using acquisition platforms, analytics tools, marketing technologies, and performance measurement solutions to track and optimize campaign performance.
• Cultural Relevance: Fluent English is a must, with Arabic language skills being a significant advantage. Familiarity with GCC player acquisition trends and regional payment ecosystems is highly desirable.
• Network: An established network within the GCC affiliate, media, or influencer space will provide a competitive edge in securing high-quality partnerships.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience launching or scaling casino brands in regulated or emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East, is a plus.
• Mindset: Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment where agility, innovation, and a performance-driven mindset are paramount.

If you are passionate about driving growth in the GCC market and possess the skills to excel in a dynamic, results-focused role, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.