Metas & Affiliates Manager

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is seeking a savvy Affiliate & Meta Manager to join our growing Performance Marketing team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you'll be responsible for crafting and executing successful partnership programs that leverage affiliate networks and metasearch engines to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.

Accountabilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key affiliate networks and metasearch engines
• Negotiate and secure optimal program terms that maximize Etihad's visibility and return on investment
• Oversee campaign performance, analyze data, and implement optimization strategies to drive conversions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with affiliate partners and metasearch engine representatives
• Stay current on industry trends and identify new partnership opportunities to expand Etihad's reach
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management) to ensure program alignment with overall business goals

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in affiliate marketing and/or metasearch engine marketing
• Proven track record of success in developing and managing profitable affiliate and metasearch campaigns
• Strong understanding of affiliate marketing models, performance metrics, and optimization techniques
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with data and analytics platforms
• Knowledge of the travel and aviation industry (a plus)