Location : Austin, TX, or Shiner, TX
If you live in the UK, will consider remote; U.S. employees must work on-site
Department: Sales and Marketing
Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer
About Techless
At Techless, we lead people to live fully with healthy technology. Our brands, Wisephone (U.S.) and Sage Mobile (Europe), provide distraction-free phones that promote intentional living and digital wellness.
We are seeking a strategic, relational, and data-driven Director of Partnerships and Affiliates to lead and grow our affiliate and partnership ecosystems across global markets. This senior-level role will shape both tactical execution and long-term strategy for affiliate marketing, influencer relationships, strategic partnerships, and collaborative brand initiatives.
You'll work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and leadership teams to ensure our partnerships drive revenue, reflect our values, and support a healthy, focused lifestyle for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Growth
- Design and lead a comprehensive partnership strategy, spanning affiliate marketing, brand partnerships, and influencer collaborations.
- Align partnership efforts with Techless's broader brand, growth, and revenue goals for Wisephone and Sage Mobile.
- Identify and pursue strategic collaborations with aligned organizations, movements, and communities in the U.S. and Europe.
- Monitor industry trends and proactively propose opportunities to grow brand reach and impact through mission-aligned partnerships.
Affiliate Program Development & Optimization
- Oversee the affiliate program strategy and daily operations, including recruiting, onboarding, and supporting affiliates.
- Cultivate high-value relationships with affiliates, influencers, content creators, and digital wellness advocates.
- Create performance-based incentives and promotional materials tailored to affiliate types and audience segments.
- Ensure affiliate practices align with legal, ethical, and brand standards.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Analyze KPIs including ROI, conversion rates, cost-per-acquisition, and LTV of affiliate-referred customers.
- Generate regular reports on affiliate and partnership performance, highlighting wins, insights, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with data and digital teams to optimize campaigns, test offers, and enhance user journeys for affiliate traffic.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Supervise an affiliate coordinator, holding him/her accountable for achieving KPIs.
- Work closely with digital, content, and influencer teams to create cohesive messaging across all channels.
- Collaborate with product and customer experience teams to ensure partnerships reflect real product value.
- Support major launches, campaigns, and seasonal promotions through integrated affiliate and partner strategies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, or performance marketing, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling affiliate programs and strategic partnerships in global markets.
- Strong relationship-management skills and experience working with influencers, niche communities, and mission-aligned brands.
- Analytical mindset
- Excellent communicator, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid-remote team.
Experience in the following areas is a plus (but not required)
- Experience in DTC e-commerce
- Familiarity with the digital wellness, minimalist, or parenting spaces
- Experience in tracking tools like Google Analytics, Shopify, and Affiliatly
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary starting at $65,000-$80,000
- Generous performance-based bonus
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- Take note (for non-Austin/Shiner residents): No relocation is offered for this role
To Apply
Please submit a casual 2-minute video introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the role (webcam-style, no production needed). Include your resume, video link (unprotected), and cover letter in an email to: .