Senior Affiliate Manager (Russian Speaking) – Cyprus iGaming Jobs

Senior Affiliate Manager (Russian Speaking) | Limassol, Cyprus

Location: Limassol, Cyprus

Language requirement: Fluent Russian, professional-level English

Salary: circa €40-60k depending on experience and quarterly bonus.

Work type: On-site initially, hybrid available after probation

Contract: Permanent Start date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a high-growth performance marketing group headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The business has grown from a small team to nearly 50 people in just four years, with revenues tripling year-on-year and offices across Cyprus, Spain, and the Netherlands. The group is a global top-10 player in its vertical and is targeting a top-3 position within the next two to three years.

As part of a period of strategic expansion and brand consolidation, the company is hiring two Senior Affiliate Managers. One of these positions specifically requires fluency in Russian, to support relationships with Russian-speaking advertisers and traffic partners across key markets.

This is a strong opportunity for a commercially driven, Russian-speaking affiliate professional to join a scale-up business at a pivotal moment in its growth, with genuine scope to progress into senior leadership.

The Role

As Senior Affiliate Manager (Russian Speaking), you will work directly with advertisers to source and acquire high-quality traffic for a leading online entertainment platform. You will be responsible for identifying new Russian-speaking advertiser partners, managing and growing existing relationships, and delivering consistently on commercial targets.

The Senior Affiliate Manager will sit within a close-knit affiliate sales team and report directly to the Sales Director. Your ability to build trust with Russian-speaking partners and navigate those relationships with commercial precision will be a key part of your value in this role.

This position suits an energetic, relationship-focused professional with a stable background in performance or affiliate marketing who is ready to commit to something and grow with it. The Senior Affiliate Manager will be a person who moves fast, communicates clearly, and is genuinely hungry to perform.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and onboard new Russian-speaking direct advertisers and traffic partners
• Manage and develop existing relationships within the Russian-speaking advertiser network
• Analyse campaign performance data and use insights to drive optimisation and revenue growth
• Collaborate with the Sales Director and broader affiliate team to hit quarterly targets
• Maintain an active and accurate pipeline and report through internal tools
• Track trends, competitor activity, and emerging traffic sources relevant to Russian-speaking markets
• Represent the business at industry events and within relevant professional networks

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Fluent Russian speaker, both written and spoken, at a professional level
• Proven experience as an Affiliate Manager, Performance Marketing Manager, or equivalent commercial role
• A stable, consistent career history, this client will not consider candidates who change roles every 12 to 18 months
• Energetic, proactive, and self-motivated, driven by results, not reactive to them
• Comfortable with campaign data and confident translating analytics into commercial decisions
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Professional working English in addition to Russian
• Based in Limassol

Desirable:

• Existing network of Russian-speaking direct advertisers or traffic sources
• Experience in online entertainment, lead generation, media buying, or a related performance vertical
• Prior experience in a senior, team lead, or head-of capacity, or a strong performer ready to step into one

What Is on Offer

• Competitive base salary benchmarked to current market rates
• Quarterly performance bonus structure
• Hybrid working available after a successful probation period
• A real and clearly defined path to management and senior leadership within the group
• Modern, centrally located office in Limassol city centre
• A diverse, multinational team of nearly 50 people across three countries
• A company culture that rewards ownership, ambition, and clear communication

About the Company

The client is a multi-brand performance marketing group with five active business units in the online entertainment space. The group’s affiliate brands serve some of the most competitive traffic markets in the industry and are currently consolidating under a single major brand.

With offices in Limassol, Madrid, and the Netherlands, the business combines the commercial intensity of a performance marketing house with the culture and energy of a fast-scaling company.

Russian-speaking markets represent a meaningful part of the group’s growth strategy, which is why this hire matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is fluent Russian genuinely required, or just preferred?

For this specific position it is a firm requirement. The role is built around Russian-speaking advertiser relationships and the ability to communicate, negotiate, and build trust in Russian is essential to performing in the role.

Can I apply if I have not worked in online entertainment before?

Yes. The client is open to candidates from adjacent verticals, including lead generation, e-commerce, media buying, and subscription services, provided you are genuinely motivated to build your career in the online entertainment space long-term.

Why does the client place such emphasis on a stable career history?

Affiliate sales is built on relationships and trust. Advertiser partnerships take time to develop and have real commercial value. The client is looking for professionals who will invest in those relationships over time, not those who move on before they reach their potential.

Is the role fully remote?

No. The role starts on-site in Limassol. After a successful probation period, a hybrid arrangement becomes available.

Will the client consider candidates at a senior or management level?

Yes. Candidates who have held team lead, head-of, or sales management positions are welcome to apply, particularly if they are attracted to the growth environment and the scope of the opportunity.

What is the salary range?

The client benchmarks salary to current market rates at the point of offer. There is also a quarterly bonus structure tied to commercial performance.