Affiliate & Performance Marketing Manager

Obagi Cosmeceuticals is an industry-leading dermo-cosmetic brand providing transformational skin care products, with a 35+ year legacy backed by science and innovation. Recognized by US dermatologists and plastic surgeons for clinical excellence, Obagi operates as a global, omni-channel luxury consumer products business with distribution to physicians, wholesale partners, retail outlets, Amazon, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. The company is on a mission to create a best-in-class multi-brand, multi-category portfolio and redefine the future of skincare.

About the role

Obagi is seeking a meticulous and results-driven Affiliate & Performance Marketing Manager to own and grow the affiliate and creator partnership ecosystem while supporting broader performance marketing initiatives. This high-ownership role is ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple revenue channels, analyzing data for opportunities, and building relationships with creators, agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Affiliate & Creator Partnership Management
  • Own day-to-day management of affiliate and creator partnership programs, coordinating with external agencies on execution, approvals, and asset delivery.
  • Manage commission budgets, ROAS targets, and promotional calendars across affiliate channels.
  • Build and maintain relationships with creators and publishers, including prospecting, communications, and issue resolution.
  • Monitor for fraud, brand protection issues, and platform hygiene across all partner channels.
• Creator Sampling & Gifting
  • Lead product sampling strategy for affiliates and creators, forecasting quantities and types of samples based on campaign priorities and inventory availability.
  • Manage day-to-day creator gifting requests and follow-up communications, balancing revenue impact with resource constraints.
• Social Commerce Support
  • Support execution and performance monitoring for social commerce presence, coordinating with agency partners on campaign setup and platform issues.
  • Flag pacing, execution, or platform issues for escalation as needed.
• Cross-Channel Reporting & Analytics
  • Compile and organize performance data across marketing mix modeling, analytics, and platform reporting tools.
  • Support preparation of executive-facing reporting materials, dashboards, and pacing updates.
• Paid Media & Program Support
  • Assist with campaign setup, QA, and tracking across paid platforms.
  • Coordinate with agency partners on budgets, purchase orders, and timelines.
  • Evaluate new platforms and partnership opportunities to identify incremental revenue growth.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-4+ years of relevant experience in affiliate or performance marketing, social commerce, or digital marketing.
• Prior experience within beauty, skincare, aesthetics, wellness, or med device is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience managing external agencies or vendor relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail; ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills and confidence working with spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly with a passion for creative problem-solving.
• Energetic, driven, and positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

This role may require:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects.
• Sitting, standing, or being on feet for extended periods.
• Walking, bending, turning, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, or climbing.
• Reaching out or up, grasping, wrist turning, pinching, or finger manipulation.
• Working with a computer for eight hours.
• Working in close quarters or communicating over the telephone for extended periods.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.