Affiliate managers are people, who manage and look after affiliate programs by monitoring and increasing sales, keeping a track of purchases and organizing commission amongst other vital activities.

It requires skill and a persistent attitude to maintain an affiliate campaign ahead. This is possible, when affiliate managers come into limelight and perform certain level of responsibilities efficiently.

Below mentioned are some of the key responsibilities of an Affiliate manager:

1. An affiliate manager identifies, acquires, monitors, and enrolls new associates in the business.
2. An affiliate manager keeps track of affiliate sales and pays them in a timely manner.
3. Affiliate manager maintains an energizing relationship with the present affiliates.
4. Keeping the affiliates updated about the new products or affiliate program.
5.

 An affiliate manager creates report on affiliate marketing activities and their respective promotions.
6. The manager also indulges in brainstorming session for implementing and identifying opportunities to develop affiliate programs.
7. An affiliate manager also monitors affiliate promotions and campaigns of the competitors.
8. Works accurately with the Marketing Director to expand and construct affiliate programs.
9. Speaks actively and conducts seminars regularly for better understandability and positive          relation with the affiliates.
10. An affiliate manager develops annual affiliate campaign calendar and rollout plans.
11. Finally, an affiliate manager also inculcates good qualities in affiliates and constantly motivates them to perform better.

Therefore, affiliate managers play a very important role and are a bridge between affiliates and the ultimate success to any affiliate marketing business.