Training Programs
As the world's leading integrated partnership marketing agency, we know first-hand that affiliate and partnership marketing presents an incredible opportunity for significant career progression. In fact, the current global affiliate and partnership market opportunity is more than $12 billion; and marketing industry leaders expect this to grow by 10% over the next several years!
Our training programs not only allow us to hire ahead of staffing needs, but also set new team members up for success as part of our award-winning Client Services team. Both Affiliate Academy and Associate Cohort are offered regularly throughout the year. These programs are currently available to applicants located within the United States.
Affiliate Academy
Our Affiliate Academy is a three-month, small-group training program designed for Digital Marketing Account Managers. It enables experienced digital marketers to transfer their knowledge, skills into a growing industry, without requiring they start over in an entry-level role.
The program emphasizes structured learning through the completion of skill exercises, peer shadowing, and real-world project work with our teams and our clients. Affiliate Academy participants gain the in-depth knowledge required to oversee their own portfolio of clients as an Acceleration Partners Account Manager.
The best candidates will have 3-5 years of experience managing all aspects of client accounts, from relationship management and daily communications to strategic ideation and tactical execution. While candidates should a strong core knowledge of e-commerce or other digital marketing channels, affiliate and performance marketing experience are not required.
Associate Cohort
Our Associate Cohort is a month-long guided group training program for Associate-level marketers who possess a strong understanding of the digital marketing realm (e.g., campaigns, analytics). The program allows participants to immerse themselves in learning about the affiliate and partnership marketing industry and expanding their digital marketing knowledge.
Associate Cohort participants focus exclusively on training, understanding the Acceleration Partner approach to client services, and learning specific Associate-level responsibilities and required tasks. Upon successful completion, participants transition into the second phase of their training—working within an account team.
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