.ABOUT US Hostelworld Group, the global hostel-focussed online booking platform, inspires adventurous minds to meet the world and come back with life-changing stories to tell. Our customers are not your average tourists, they crave cultural connection and unique experiences that we make possible by providing an unbeatable selection of hostels in unmissable locations – all in the palm of their hand.It is the social nature and community feel of hostels and their environment, that enable travellers to embrace journeys of discovery, adventure and meaning. We have more than 13 million reviews across 17,800 hostels in more than 179 countries, making the brand the leading online hub for social travel. The website operates in 19 different languages and our mobile app in 13 languages.Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dublin, Hostelworld has a growing, high-calibre team of 230 people within Technology, Product, Global Markets, HR, Finance & Legal and Marketing Teams across our Dublin, London, Porto, Shanghai and Sydney offices. Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Dublin Euronext.LOCATIONThis role is based in Portugal. We have a shared office space in Porto city centre for those who prefer a hybrid model where you can spend time with colleagues in-person. If necessary, the role can be remote within Portugal, coming together for team meetings as needed.WHO YOU'LL WORK WITHJoin Hostelworld's dynamic Affiliate team and play a key role in driving innovation and efficiency. You'll collaborate with a passionate group dedicated to propelling our affiliate channel forward. You'll report directly to the Affiliate Manager, and you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth and optimizing our affiliate program.WHAT YOU'LL DO Build and maintain strong relationships with key affiliate partners. Leverage your analytical expertise to identify opportunities for efficiency and performance improvement within partnerships to maximise partner ROI. Work with tech teams to oversee the integration of APIs and automation tools to optimise affiliate program workflows. Develop and maintain technical documentation for internal and partner use. Manage complex partnerships requiring in-depth analysis and ongoing optimisation. Collaborate with partners to negotiate commission structures and ensure alignment with overall channel objectives. Collaborate with tech teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions. Analyse current workflows and identify opportunities for automation to enhance channel efficiency. Lead the adoption and implementation of new technologies and tools to modernise the affiliate program. Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the affiliate program infrastructure. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We at Hostelworld are seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy Affiliate Executive to join our dynamic team