Senior Affiliate Executive

ABOUT US 🚀

Hostelworld Group, the global hostel-focussed online booking platform, inspires adventurous minds to meet the world and come back with life-changing stories to tell. Our customers are not your average tourists, they crave cultural connection and unique experiences that we make possible by providing an unbeatable selection of hostels in unmissable locations – all in the palm of their hand.

It is the social nature and community feel of hostels and their environment, that enable travellers to embrace journeys of discovery, adventure and meaning. We have more than 13 million reviews across 17,800 hostels in more than 179 countries, making the brand the leading online hub for social travel. The website operates in 19 different languages and our mobile app in 13 languages.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dublin, Hostelworld has a growing, high-calibre team of 230 people within Technology, Product, Global Markets, HR, Finance & Legal and Marketing Teams across our Dublin, London, Porto, Shanghai and Sydney offices. Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Dublin Euronext. You can read more about our story here.

LOCATION🌍

This role is based in Portugal. We have a shared office space in Porto city centre for those who prefer a hybrid model where you can spend time with colleagues in-person. If necessary, the role can be remote in Lisbon, with coming together for team meetings as needed.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH 👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏼

Join Hostelworld's dynamic Affiliate team and play a key role in driving innovation and efficiency. You'll collaborate with a passionate group dedicated to propelling our affiliate channel forward. You'll report directly to the Affiliate Manager, and you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth and optimizing our affiliate program.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 👩‍💻

• Build and manage complex partnerships requiring in-depth analysis and ongoing optimization.
• Leverage your analytical expertise to identify opportunities for performance improvements.
• Analyze affiliate performance data, identify trends, and generate insightful reports to track campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Support partners with the API integration process, ensuring a smooth and efficient onboarding experience.
• Provide high-quality technical support on issues related to API integrations, feeds, tracking, and reporting platforms.
• Develop and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for internal and partner use.
• Analyze current workflows and identify opportunities for automation to enhance channel efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Lead the adoption and implementation of new technologies and tools to modernize the affiliate program.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the affiliate program infrastructure.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 👀

We at Hostelworld are seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy Senior Affiliate Executive to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth, channel efficiency and modernisation through technological advancements and automation strategies.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in affiliate marketing.
• Proven track record of establishing relationships and effectively communicating to stakeholders and partners.
• Deep understanding of API functionality, including experience with API integrations, data formats, and authentication methods.
• Experience with metasearch partners, affiliate management platforms, and large cross-functional teams working remotely.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools, error tracking, and data analytics collection
• Proven ability to identify and implement automation solutions for improved efficiency.
• Confident working with budgets, targets, and data.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Knowledge of technical implementations and troubleshooting challenges related to API integrations, feed management, tracking and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of affiliate marketing technologies (e.g., tracking platforms, CRMs, affiliate networks)
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, data reporting platforms).

Bonus Points:

• Experience with affiliate marketing in the travel industry.
• Experience with API integrations and data feeds.
• Experience with building and maintaining affiliate dashboards.
• Preferably, experience using SQL in your work

WHAT WE OFFER 💯

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per year
• Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, surrogacy & adoption)
• Agile working (plus a Working from Abroad Policy!)
• Support for your ongoing growth & development
• Inclusive people policies (sickness, menopause, compassionate and fertility leave)
• A chance to give back to your local community with 5 paid volunteering days

We believe in talented and diverse teams that reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences. We lay out the above requirements to guide applicants to the experiences that we believe will allow you to be successful in the role. If you don’t meet them all, please consider applying if you think you can still perform the role as described.