Looking for jobs in the affiliate marketing industry? With a growing number of recruitment websites, agencies and specialist headhunting firms it can be hard to know where to start. Help is at hand though; I’ve put together a collection of some of the best places to help set you up and find that dream affiliate marketing job.

Industry news, magazines and portals

A great place to kick the job hunt off are the affiliate news websites, industry portals and magazines. The variety of job roles listed is wide and you’ll find companies promoting affiliate marketing vacancies direct or recruitment agencies promoting job positions on their clients’ behalf.

• http://www.nma.co.uk/
• http://www.revolutionjobs.co.uk/
• http://www.brandrepublic.com/
• http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/
• http://www.marketingmagazinejobs.com/
• http://www.affiliates4u.com/
• http://www.econsultancy.com/

Recruitment agencies

One of the most popular routes to securing a job in affiliate marketing is through one of the many specialist recruitment agencies. Many of these recruitment agencies are also the preferred route for companies looking to source high quality candidates. From a job seekers perspective the recruitment agencies are also a great way to get your foot in the door into the more prestigious roles and provide a more personal service helping you to hunt down that perfect job. One word of warning though, the agencies often charge a substantial fee to the company recruiting which may influence the salary you could otherwise achieve by going direct.

• http://www.propellondon.com/
• http://www.dot-gap.com/
• http://www.pfj.co.uk/
• http://www.siptus.co.uk/
• http://www.liptonfleming.co.uk/
• http://www.round8.com/
• http://www.rilwood.com/
• http://www.beringertame.com/

Mainstream Recruitment Websites

Of course if you can’t find any suitable affiliate marketing jobs from the above then there’s the mainstream recruitment websites and companies familiar to all.

• http://www.monster.co.uk/
• http://www.totaljobs.com/
• http://www.jobsite.co.uk/
• http://www.reed.co.uk/
• http://www.fish4.co.uk/

Going direct

Don’t forget the most obvious route, go direct! The downside here of course is that there may not be a position available at the company you’re applying for but a polite letter along with a quality CV will get noticed. Just make sure you address it to their human resources department or to the head of the affiliate department by name. It may not get a response straight away but it doesn’t hurt to try. It’s not uncommon for companies to “create a role” if they spot exceptional talent.

Networking

Finally, do yourself a favour and get yourself along to the affiliate marketing events, whether it’s the annual a4uexpo, network specific or one of the many regional events. They’re certainly not the time and place to be handing out your CV but that doesn’t mean you can’t find out if companies are recruiting, if business is booming or if there are opportunities available at that dream company you’ve had your eye on.

Good luck, and happy job hunting.