Publisher Manager (Performance Marketing / Affiliate Partnerships)
- On-site, Hybrid
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Yep Ads
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Job description
Publisher Manager (Performance Marketing / Affiliate Partnerships)
Location: Markham, ON (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Category: Permanent
About Yep Ads
Yep Ads is a performance marketing agency focused on high-intent user performance marketing and high-volume customer acquisition. We work with a diverse network of publishers and advertisers on cost-per-action campaigns in competitive verticals, including:
Insurance
Home Services
eCommerce
Health & Wellness
Cybersecurity
Traditional affiliate products
As we expand our Publisher team, we’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused Publisher Manager who excels at both account management and new business development. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and understand the performance marketing ecosystem, this role offers the opportunity to grow and make a measurable impact.
Role Overview
The Publisher Manager will manage and grow a portfolio of publisher relationships supporting Yep Ads’ performance campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who understands affiliate marketing fundamentals, has experience working with CPA/CPL/CPI models, and is ready to deepen their exposure to enterprise advertisers, lead generation verticals, and more.
You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and scaling strong partnerships with publishers and traffic sources. You’ll manage day-to-day operations across existing accounts while continuously growing the network through recruitment, negotiation, and strategic relationship-building. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, performance-driven mindset.
This role is responsible for revenue growth, traffic quality, and long-term partner development, with a particular focus on insurance and in-home services lead generation.
You will act as a strategic partner to both publishers and advertisers—balancing scale with quality, compliance, and sustainable performance. This role is ideal for a proven affiliate manager who has worked with enterprise advertisers and regulated traffic environments.
Key Responsibilities
Affiliate & Publisher Management
Manage day-to-day relationships with active publishers and traffic partners across the business portfolio
Support onboarding of new publishers, including IO and contracts process, compliance requirements, and campaign setup
Monitor performance metrics including volume, conversion rates, and customer quality
Maintain consistent communication to troubleshoot issues and support campaign optimization
Campaign Development & Optimization
Launch and scale campaigns across insurance, home services, and related lead-gen verticals
Help align publisher traffic with advertiser requirements and brand guidelines
Analyze campaign performance and metrics to identify optimization opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams to promote campaigns and develop new opportunities
Business Development
Identify and recruit new publishers through outreach, industry platforms, and personal networks
Support expansion into new traffic sources and acquisition channels for lead generation campaigns and enterprise partnerships
Build foundational relationships that can be grown over time to increase revenue
Operational & Team Collaboration
Execute publisher onboarding, contract processes, and administrative tasks with accuracy and organization
Maintain accurate records in CRM and internal systems
Support technical reporting, campaign tracking, and internal documentation
Share insights with the team on publisher performance and market trends
Collaborate with senior team members to improve workflows and onboarding processes
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in affiliate marketing, digital media, or performance-based advertising
Minimum 2 years of sales or business development experience with demonstrated closing skills
Strong understanding of CPA, CPL, and performance-based acquisition models
Direct experience in insurance, in-home services, or other regulated lead-gen verticals
Experience working with enterprise or large-scale advertisers
Experience with search, native, or social traffic sources
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline and attention to detail
Experienced with CRM tools and online communication platforms
Performance-driven mindset with the ability to operate independently and meet targets
Nice to Have
Existing publisher relationships with publishers or traffic partners in insurance or home services
Understanding of compliance or quality standards in lead-gen environments
Experience managing high volume publisher revenue portfolios
What We Offer
A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can grow quickly and take ownership
A culture built on innovation, learning, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to develop into senior roles
Exposure to enterprise advertisers and high-value verticals
Collaborative, performance-driven team of experienced marketers and specialists
Hybrid work environment with flexibility
Opportunities to attend industry events and conferences to expand your global network
Equal Opportunity Employer
Yep Ads is proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All selection decisions are based solely on job-related factors.
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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