Partnership & Affiliate Marketing Specialist (12-month Contract)

Partnership & Affiliate Marketing Specialist (12-month Contract)

Full Time, Contract

Reporting to: Partnerships & Affiliate Manager

Toronto, Ontario

Harry Rosen Inc. Central Office (77 Bloor St. West)

Hybrid Work Environment

Your Style, Your Career

Harry Rosen is a proudly Canadian born and raised retailer of fine quality menswear with store locations across the nation.  We have been specializing in luxury menswear for over 70 years and have been officially recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are committed to developing retail professionals who love retail and have the passion and ability to inspire exceptional service.

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Partnership & Affiliate Marketing Specialist (12-month Contract) to support the execution of brand partnerships, affiliate program management, and partner-led events across Harry Rosen and Final Cut. This role will help bring our brand to life through co-branded activations with luxury partners, performance-driven affiliate channels, and integrated programming across stores, digital, and CRM channels.

The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with sharp attention to detail and a natural relationship-builder, and enjoys working across multiple partners and priorities at once from event execution to affiliate performance reporting, in a fast-moving retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Affiliate Marketing  

Assist in the development of affiliate marketing strategies that align with the organizational goals, support program growth and improve the online customer shopping experience.  

Support the day-to-day operations of the affiliate marketing programs for Harry Rosen and FinalCut, including setting up offers, creating tracking links, managing promo codes, and communicating with partners. 

Manage Affiliate deliverables by briefing creative assets, reviewing materials for affiliate best practices, and ensuring timelines align with in-market promotional dates. 

Determine publisher outreach and expansion strategies and tactics within the Canadian affiliate marketing landscape. 

Help ensure campaign tracking and compliance are properly set up using affiliate marketing platforms. 

Partnerships Marketing  

Support the execution of partnerships campaigns by helping brief internal teams, track timelines, gather creative assets, and coordinate approvals. 

Work directly with partners and attend partnership events and in-person meetings as needed.  

Join partner and agency meetings to take notes and provide follow-up support as needed. 

Research potential new partnership opportunities that align with business goals. 

Digital Media  

Support day-to-day SEM/SEO/AEO initiatives including: conducting comprehensive keyword research, competitive analysis, search-intent mapping, managing backlink and link-building strategies to boost domain authority, and performing on-page and technical SEO audits. 

Optimize content for AI-driven answers (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, etc). Structure data and entity-based SEO to improve how Harry Rosen appears in AI-generated responses. Monitor brand visibility across AI search tools.
Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console proficiency is nice to have.
Ability to understand keyword research using tools like Semrush.

Reporting & Insights 

Assist in data and compiling post-campaign reports, recaps, and internal summaries to highlight results, insights, and areas for improvement. 

Support weekly and monthly KPI reporting using internal dashboards and third-party platforms. 

Help track performance of affiliate and partnership campaigns, flagging notable trends, abuse or anomalies for review. 

Experience using Excel for data analysis and reporting, with the ability to turn data into actionable outcomes and customer journeys.

Department Initiatives Support 

Help with basic administrative tasks such as coordinating contracts, processing invoices, and tracking budgets. 

Contribute to process improvements and team operations by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance documentation, and support knowledge sharing across the marketing team. 

Assist with other cross-functional marketing initiatives, seasonal planning efforts, and department-wide projects as required. 

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Performance Media, Account Management, Digital Media Sales, Brand Marketing, Partnerships/Sales, or Affiliate Marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating vendors and external partners.
• Experience tracking budgets, workback schedules, collaborating and organizing teams cross functionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Asana.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to pivot quickly and voice creative suggestions to business scenarios.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Passion for creating memorable client experiences.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.

What are the perks of the job?

• An employer that values internal growth and promotion and is committed to succession planning for your future  
• Competitive pay program
• Best in industry discounts and special purchase opportunities
• A modern, digitally advanced workplace
• A leader committed to supporting the achievement of your personal career goals
• A culture that is rich and diverse fostered through an internal Inclusivity Council

** Compensation for this role will be dependent on skills, experience, and seniority. The starting compensation range for this role is $64,000.00 annually.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity.