Somerce City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Affiliate Executive (Cape Town)
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 support in managing our clients and to grow and optimise their TikTok Shops.
Key Responsibilities
Create and edit innovative TikTok content that aligns with brand tone and objectives
Develop and oversee content calendars and creative directionCollaborate with content creators and junior team members to ensure consistency and qualityAffiliate ManagementOutreach, onboard, and lead all communications for clients' affiliates
Manage the affiliate community chats and ideate new competitions / incentives to grow clients' Affiliate GMVFind new ways to keep affiliates engagedTikTok Shop ManagementOversee day‑to‑day operations of client TikTok Shops
Manage and optimise product listings, inventory, and promotionsConduct affiliate outreach and monitor affiliate centres for performance and complianceStrategy & Performance OptimisationLead strategy development to grow TikTok Shop sales and engagement
Support junior team members in understanding 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 & CommunicationAct as primary contact for key clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships
Deliver regular performance reports and strategic updatesWork closely with internal marketing, creative, and affiliate teams to deliver integrated strategiesCollaborate with influencers and external partners to boost visibility and salesAssist leadership in preparing high‑level updates for internal and external stakeholdersSupport 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 creatorsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English (client‑facing role)Ability to create and manage content calendars and basic editing of TikTok‑style video contentSolid skills in data interpretation and performance analysis using tools like TikTok Shop data centre, spreadsheets, affiliate dashboardsHighly self‑motivated, 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 located in Cape TownComfortable working in a UK‑aligned timezone (SAST / GMT) for collaborationWillingness to occasionally work flexible hours to align with creator / client schedulesBenefits & Growth Opportunities
Opportunity to grow within a fast‑scaling agencyReal exposure to cutting‑edge social commerce campaigns“Work from anywhere” policy for overseas work#J-18808-Ljbffr