Affiliate Manager - GCC Region

Overview

This opportunity is offered by a partner company seeking an Affiliate Manager to lead player acquisition efforts throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region from the United Arab Emirates. The core focus is on boosting high-quality First Time Depositor (FTD) metrics and driving sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall acquisition strategy targeting GCC markets with KPIs around FTDs, revenue, and long-term growth.
• Design, launch, manage, and refine campaigns spanning affiliate networks, paid media, influencers, SEO, strategic partnerships, and other relevant channels.
• Explore new acquisition avenues and emerging platforms to accelerate regional growth.
• Forge and nurture strong commercial partnerships with affiliates, agencies, publishers, influencers, and key stakeholders.
• Track and enhance campaign effectiveness using metrics like player quality, cost per acquisition (CPA), return on investment (ROI), lifetime value (LTV), FTDs, revenue, and conversion rates.
• Manage marketing budgets ensuring optimal spend allocation to maximize returns.
• Collaborate closely with CRM, Product, Business Intelligence, Content, Compliance, and Design teams to elevate campaign impact and player conversions.
• Leverage deep GCC market knowledge and consumer behavior insights to craft culturally aligned campaigns.
• Analyze competitor strategies, market trends, and consumer data to uncover fresh growth opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Continuously monitor and adjust acquisition channels, partnership approaches, and budget distributions to optimize performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in player acquisition, performance marketing, affiliate marketing, or growth marketing within the iGaming sector.
• Demonstrated success in driving player acquisition and FTD expansion specifically in GCC markets.
• In-depth understanding of affiliate marketing, paid acquisitions, digital marketing, and performance-driven growth techniques.
• Experience negotiating and managing diverse commercial models including CPA, Revenue Share, and Hybrid partnerships.
• Strong analytical competence to interpret campaign data and transform insights into actionable business strategies.
• Commercially oriented with excellent negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with marketing platforms, analytics tools, acquisition technologies, and performance measurement systems.
• Exceptional communication capabilities; fluency in English is essential, Arabic skills highly advantageous.
• Robust network within GCC affiliate, agency, media, or influencer communities is a significant plus.
• Experience with launching or growing casino brands in regulated or nascent markets is highly valuable.
• Well-versed in GCC player acquisition trends and familiar with regional payment mechanisms.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, remote, and results-oriented setting.

Benefits and Perks

• Completely remote, full-time role with flexible location within Poland.
• Competitive compensation package tailored to your expertise and experience.
• Chance to grow a career within a fast-expanding global organization.
• Opportunity to own and influence regional acquisition strategy and growth trajectories.
• Continuous professional growth and learning initiatives.
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities to promote collaboration and support.
• Monthly food delivery allowance through Wolt.
• Access to a fully stocked kitchen with complimentary refreshments, snacks, and fresh fruit.
• Subscription to a medical and wellness app focusing on both physical and mental health.
• Work alongside international teams and deepen expertise in the dynamic GCC acquisition market.

Additional Information

This role involves data privacy compliance with GDPR standards. The hiring process leverages AI tools to assist recruitment but final decisions rest with human evaluators. Applicants submit their information understanding it will be processed for recruitment purposes with rights to data access and correction.