Social Media & Affiliates Manager

Manchester Central

Office based

Salary based on exp

Our clients culture thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a deep connection to the outdoors. We’re a hands-on brand built by people who live and breathe performance, innovation, and exploration. Every idea starts with curiosity and is shaped through experimentation, teamwork, and a commitment to quality. Whether we’re designing gear, testing products in the wild, or crafting stories that inspire adventure, we approach everything with an open mind and an adventurous spirit.

 

We’re looking for a hands-on Social Media & Affiliates Manager to run day-to-day digital presence and affiliate program. You’ll create, schedule, and publish content across social channels, engage with our community, and manage affiliate relationships to help grow sales and brand awareness. This role is perfect for someone who’s creative, organised, and passionate about outdoor culture, with the ability to roll up their sleeves and make things happen.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media

  • Own and manage social channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms).
  • Create, schedule, and publish daily/weekly content, including copywriting and light editing.
  • Engage with the community: respond to comments, messages, and build genuine connections.
  • Work with the creative team to source and brief assets (photo, video, graphics).
  • Track and report on content performance, making quick adjustments to improve reach and engagement.
  • Spot trends, challenges, and opportunities to keep culturally relevant.

Affiliates

  • Manage affiliate program, ensuring affiliates are active and supported.
  • Recruit and onboard new affiliates, creators, and micro-influencers.
  • Handle day-to-day communication, product seeding, and content requests from affiliates.
  • Monitor affiliate sales performance and provide regular reporting.
  • Suggest creative ways to activate affiliates through campaigns, product drops, or special incentives.

Skills & Experience

  • 2–4+ years experience in social media and/or affiliate marketing.
  • Proven experience creating and scheduling content across Instagram, TikTok, and other key platforms.
  • Comfortable writing short-form, engaging copy for social posts.
  • Familiar with affiliate platforms (AWIN, Rakuten, Impact, or similar).
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Basic knowledge of content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
  • Analytical mindset — able to pull insights from data to guide decisions.
  • Passion for outdoor adventure, sportswear, or performance-driven culture is a big plus.