Sarah Prater
New Member
I need to find out how many other affiliate managers are in my shoes and whether I'm swimming up stream as much as it seems sometimes - or if it really just seems that way.
I am the only dedicated employee for the affiliate program I manage. I have talked with several very successful and knowledgable players in the affiliate and Internet world - many of which have been very surprised at my position. Are any of you the only dedicated employee for your program?
When I say this I want to clarify - I do have a supervisor and bosses above her who are ulitmately responsible for the affiliate channel - but it's all in my court to learn everything that needs to be learned and apply all information and resources to make this thing succeed. No one else here knows much if anything about affiliate marketing - in fact many in the company don't even realize we have an affiliate program.
There are also several lateral positions that I can utilize for minor assistance - but I have to instruct them point by point for any task I might be delegating. Almost not worth the effort for the time it takes to explain and check the work.
I have remained optimistic - but admit that I came to this position with no knowledge of what affiliate meant and basic experience in the skill sets required for the job. I have increased sales significantly for every month compared to sales that same month the year before....but, really, shouldn't I have a bit more support here?
I am the only dedicated employee for the affiliate program I manage. I have talked with several very successful and knowledgable players in the affiliate and Internet world - many of which have been very surprised at my position. Are any of you the only dedicated employee for your program?
When I say this I want to clarify - I do have a supervisor and bosses above her who are ulitmately responsible for the affiliate channel - but it's all in my court to learn everything that needs to be learned and apply all information and resources to make this thing succeed. No one else here knows much if anything about affiliate marketing - in fact many in the company don't even realize we have an affiliate program.
There are also several lateral positions that I can utilize for minor assistance - but I have to instruct them point by point for any task I might be delegating. Almost not worth the effort for the time it takes to explain and check the work.
I have remained optimistic - but admit that I came to this position with no knowledge of what affiliate meant and basic experience in the skill sets required for the job. I have increased sales significantly for every month compared to sales that same month the year before....but, really, shouldn't I have a bit more support here?