Principal Affiliate Regional Marketing Manager

About the role

DigitalOcean is looking for an Affiliate Regional Marketing Manager to lead its expansion into Portuguese-Spanish markets, including Mexico, Brazil, Spain and Latin America. The role combines strategic marketing, community engagement and affiliate relationship management to drive growth in new regions. It is an onsite position.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted affiliate growth strategy for Portuguese-speaking markets aligned with business goals
• Identify, recruit and manage affiliates, influencers and partners in local markets
• Design and run email automation flows for affiliate onboarding, activation, reactivation and retention
• Take part in local communities and events to build the brand and relationships with influencers and decision-makers
• Nurture affiliates with ongoing support and resources
• Create localized content and promotional materials for the Portuguese-speaking audience
• Analyze affiliate performance, track metrics and optimize strategies to maximize conversions and revenue
• Ensure affiliate activities follow program guidelines and manage risks such as fraud and non-compliance

Required profile

• Bilingual in English, Portuguese and Spanish (written and spoken)
• 4+ years of experience managing affiliate programs, with a focus on regional expansion and SaaS or tech companies
• Strong network within local affiliate, tech and influencer communities
• Proven track record of community building and collaboration with public influencers
• Data-driven, growth-oriented, with excellent communication and negotiation skills

Required skills

• SaaS and inbound marketing funnels
• Lifecycle marketing
• Email automation flows

What we offer

• Salary based on market data, experience and skills; eligible employees may receive equity compensation
• Eligible for an annual bonus plan and possibly a new hire equity grant
• Talent development with reimbursement for conferences, training and education
• Benefits that may include flexible time off, team meetups and well-being support