Affiliate Manager, Mens & Wellness at Quince

United States

$110k - $130k

ABOUT QUINCE Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value. Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions: Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision. High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about. Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends. Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners. Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages. Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency. OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence. If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince. THE ROLE Affiliate Manager, Editorial Quince is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Affiliate Editorial to join our Brand Marketing team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has strong communication and analytical skills, with experience in Men’s apparel/lifestyle brands or Wellness/CPG brands. You’ll play an integral role in developing editorial content strategies that drive incremental growth across the fast-growing categories. This candidate understands the intersection between consumer press, SEO, AEO, paid media, and affiliate partnerships, and is energized by a high-growth environment. As a Manager, you will be responsible for strategically identifying and securing new affiliate/editorial placements across the Men’s or Wellness categories by leveraging SEO and AEO (answer engine) tools, internal data, and competitive research. You will collaborate with an internal affiliate/editorial team to secure high-impact product placements, including category listicles and product reviews. This role is also responsible for strategically deploying commission optimizations and budget to secure premium content opportunities that scale awareness, revenue, and new customers for the Men’s and Wellness collections. This role will be both external (publisher-facing) and internal, working closely with cross-functional teams to support new category launches and broader marketing initiatives. You will serve as the go-to Menswear or Wellness expert within the affiliate/editorial team and help build and reinforce Quince’s reputation as a world-class brand offering high-quality, sustainably made essentials at fair prices. Responsibilities Develop a data-driven roadmap to scale editorial content and affiliate sales for the respective category (Men's or Wellness), identifying and pursuing high-impact content opportunities that drive efficient, incremental growth, leveraging SEO and AEO tools, internal performance data, and competitive research. Collaborate closely with the affiliate/editorial team to guide day-to-day outreach strategy and secure affiliate-driven editorial coverage that drives direct sales and enhances brand sentiment, including category listicles, shopping guides, evergreen product reviews, and newsletter placements. Support affiliate and editorial partnership requests, including coordinating press samples, image requests, and key product communications. Compile and deliver weekly and monthly affiliate performance reports, with a focus on revenue targets, KPIs, and category-level insights. Monitor and track brand coverage across respective category to ensure accuracy, consistency, and performance alignment Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: 4-8 years experience in brand marketing, PR and/or affiliate marketing required. Preference for in-house experience at Men’s apparel/lifestyle brands or Wellness brands. Existing relationships are a plus. Experience using affiliate platforms. Direct experience with Impact Radius is a plus. Preferred experience using SEO monitoring tools, such as AHREFS or SEMRush. Preferred experience managing publisher partnerships of all sizes and deploying paid budget against ROAS goals within an affiliate program Experience with MTA reporting is a plus Collaborative, hardworking, and enthusiastic attitude Curiosity on relationship between AEO landscape and consumer press strategies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent relationship building skills and attention to detail Proven track record for achieving results and executing best-in-class partnerships Flexibility in a start-up-like environment is critical. Must be willing to shift priorities to support business goals, as needed Pay Range: 110,000 - $130,000k All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles. Pay Range $110,000—$130,000 USD WHY QUINCE? Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.