Affiliate Manager – GCC Player Acquisition

About the role

We are seeking an Affiliate Manager for the GCC region, based in Saudi Arabia, to lead player acquisition across the Gulf markets. The role focuses on driving high‑quality first‑time depositors and sustainable revenue growth through affiliates, paid media, influencers, SEO and strategic partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Own and execute the player acquisition strategy across GCC markets with a clear focus on FTD, revenue and sustainable growth targets.
• Develop, launch, manage and optimise acquisition campaigns across affiliates, paid media, influencers, SEO, strategic partnerships and other relevant channels.
• Identify new acquisition opportunities, emerging channels and innovative approaches to accelerate regional growth.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with affiliate partners, media agencies, publishers, influencers and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimise campaign performance using metrics such as player quality, CPA, ROI, LTV, FTDs, revenue and conversion rates.
• Manage acquisition budgets and allocate marketing spend efficiently to maximise commercial returns.
• Collaborate with CRM, Product, BI, Content, Compliance and Design teams to improve campaign effectiveness and player conversion.
• Apply local market knowledge and consumer insights to ensure campaigns are culturally relevant and aligned with GCC player behaviour.

Required profile

• Minimum 48 months (4 years) of experience in affiliate or performance‑based marketing, preferably within iGaming or a related sector.
• Proven track record of acquiring high‑quality players and driving revenue growth in the GCC region.
• Strong understanding of regional player behaviour, market dynamics and regulatory environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, negotiate commercial terms and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Analytical mindset with experience using performance measurement tools and data‑driven optimisation.

Required skills

• Digital Marketing
• Affiliate Marketing
• Analytics Solutions
• Marketing Technologies
• Acquisition Performance Marketing
• Performance‑led Growth Strategies
• Use of Acquisition Platforms
• Performance Measurement Tools
• Paid Acquisition