Affiliate Executive - JD - South Africa Based
About Somerce
We are a young, lively, and enthusiastic TikTok Shop agency, based in London, with a hybrid working rhythm. Our team is dedicated to helping brands maximise their presence and sales on TikTok. We are passionate about driving growth and innovation in the e-commerce space, and we are seeking an ambitious business affiliate executive to lead on support on managing our clients.
As an Affiliate Executive, you will also be responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow and optimise our clients' TikTok Shops. You will leverage your expertise and experience to support multiple brands, driving revenue growth and enhancing their presence on TikTok. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing TikTok Shops.
Key Responsibilities :
Content Production
- Create and edit innovative TikTok content that aligns with brand tone and objectives
- Develop and oversee content calendars and creative direction
- Collaborate with content creators and junior team members to ensure consistency and quality
Affiliate Management
Outreach, onboard, and lead on all comms for our clients’ affiliatesManage the affiliate community chats and ideate new competitions / incentives to grow the clients’ Affiliate GMVFind new ways to keep our affiliates engagedTikTok Shop Management
Oversee day-to-day operations of client TikTok ShopsManage and optimise product listings, inventory, and promotionsConduct affiliate outreach and monitor affiliate centres for performance and complianceStrategy & Performance Optimisation
Lead strategy development to grow TikTok Shop sales and engagementSupport junior team members in developing understanding of TikTok platform features, trends, and algorithm behaviourUse performance data to adjust campaigns and strategies for continual improvementAnalyse market trends, competitors, and consumer behaviour to inform insightsClient Management & Communication
Act as a primary contact for key clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships
Deliver regular performance reports and strategic updates
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with internal marketing, creative, and affiliate teams to deliver integrated strategiesCollaborate with influencers and external partners to boost visibility and salesAssist leadership in the preparation of high-level updates for internal and external stakeholdersTeam & Learning Culture
Support Account Executives in learning TikTok Shop mechanics, strategy, and client communicationFoster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the teamContribute to training and onboarding of junior staff where neededParticipate in team activities and culture-building initiativesEssential Experience & Skills
Ideally 1–3 years’ experience in affiliate marketing, influencer management, or e-commerceProven ability to outreach, onboard, and manage affiliates or content creators is desirableExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English (client-facing role)Ability to create and manage content calendars and basic editing of TikTok-style video content
Solid skills in data interpretation and performance analysis (using tools like TikTok Shop data centre, spreadsheets, affiliate dashboards)Highly self-motivated, with a start-up mindset and ability to work autonomouslyComfortable working in a fast-changing, remote team environmentCreative thinker, with a hands-on attitude toward problem-solving and ideationStrong organisational and time management skills across multiple clients or brandsA natural relationship builder, able to engage creators, clients, and internal stakeholdersIdeally familiarity with tools such as Canva, CapCutExperience supporting or leading affiliate competitions, incentives, or gamified campaignsUnderstanding of e-commerce metrics such as GMV, conversion rate, CTR, and CPABased in South Africa, ideally based in Cape TownComfortable working in a UK-aligned timezone (SAST / GMT+2) for collaborationWillingness to occasionally work flexible hours to align with creator / client schedulesBenefits
Flexible remote workingOpportunity to grow within a fast-scaling agencyReal exposure to cutting-edge social commerce campaigns"Work from anywhere" policy for overseas work