Polymarket is the world’s largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized “house,” Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.
We're growing fast – both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.
The RoleWe're looking for an Affiliate Marketing Manager, Sports to own and scale Polymarket's sports affiliate channel. This person will be responsible for building and managing relationships with sports-focused affiliate partners — from outreach and negotiation to performance optimization across both our US and international programs.
What you'll doOwn and grow Polymarket's sports affiliate program across US and international markets.
Leverage an existing network of sports affiliate contacts to drive immediate publisher outreach and deal flow.
Negotiate pricing, commission structures, and partnership terms with sports-focused affiliates and media partners.
Analyze traffic quality and optimize partner mix based on CPA, FTDs, LTV, and ROI.
Manage day-to-day relationships with affiliate partners, ensuring performance targets are met.
Collaborate with the Publisher Integrations and Growth teams to align sports campaigns with broader acquisition strategy.
Produce regular performance reporting and insights for leadership.
3+ years in affiliate marketing within the sports industry
Existing network of sports affiliate and publisher contacts — able to make immediate outreach on day one.
Proven track record driving first-time depositors (FTDs) at scale through sports affiliate channels.
Experience with affiliate tracking platforms (Impact, CJ, etc.)
Deep understanding of CPA, rev-share, hybrid deals, traffic quality analysis, and attribution models.
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
Data-driven mindset with comfort in dashboards, analytics, and cohort tracking.
Deep passion for sports — you follow the games, understand the landscape, and know how to translate live moments into affiliate campaigns.
Experience managing both domestic and international affiliate programs simultaneously.
Familiarity with prediction markets, trading platforms, or fintech products.
Background at a sports media company or odds aggregator.
Competitive salary & equity
Unlimited PTO
Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
401k match
Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
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What We Do
Polymarket is an information markets platform, where speculators bet on the world's most highly-debated topics (COVID, Politics, etc) — producing actionable insight on the matters most important to society, and helping you better plan for your future.
