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Affiliate Business Development Manager, Western Europe
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- Remote from
- Netherlands
- Salary
- Undisclosed
- Department
- Business Development
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Open level
- Published
- Apply before
- 18 Nov 2026
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- 21
- Application actions
- 2
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The role, at a glance.
OKX is seeking a Netherlands-based remote Business Development Manager to grow its affiliate, KOL, trading-community, and traffic-partner network across the Netherlands and Western Europe. The role owns partnership development end to end, with a primary focus on affiliate onboarding, retention, trading-volume growth, and user acquisition. Success requires hands-on cryptocurrency affiliate marketing experience, strong knowledge of acquisition KPIs, and the ability to optimize partner performance using data and segmentation. The manager will negotiate and maintain high-value local partnerships while collaborating with product teams and monitoring competitors. Dutch language ability, cross-cultural experience, and prior work at a crypto exchange, trading company, or CFD broker are preferred.
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I would begin by segmenting the market into crypto educators, trading communities, high-quality traffic publishers, and established KOLs. I would prioritize partners by audience quality, regulatory fit, historical conversion potential, and brand alignment, then create tailored outreach and onboarding plans. After launch, I would use clear activation milestones and regular reviews to develop the highest-potential partners.
I would assess verified and funded-user conversion, first trade rate, trading volume, active-trader retention, cost per qualified acquisition, revenue contribution, fraud indicators, and cohort quality. Looking at the complete funnel prevents optimization toward low-quality signups and helps identify partners creating durable trading activity.
I would first isolate where the funnel is breaking by reviewing landing-page behavior, registration completion, KYC completion, deposit conversion, device mix, geography, and audience-message alignment. I would then test improved educational content, more relevant calls to action, localized landing experiences, and partner messaging that sets accurate expectations. Results would be measured through controlled tests and cohort-level conversion changes.
I would prepare with a clear view of the partner’s audience quality, comparable performance, expected unit economics, and risk considerations. I would structure an agreement around measurable outcomes and transparent attribution, balancing competitive incentives with sustainable economics for OKX. I would also establish reporting cadence, compliance expectations, and a process for adjusting terms based on demonstrated quality.
I would convert recurring partner and user feedback into evidence-based themes, supported by conversion data, competitor observations, and examples from local market conversations. I would prioritize issues according to user impact and expected commercial value, then share concise recommendations with clear context. After changes are made, I would monitor partner and user outcomes to validate whether the improvement addressed the underlying issue.
About this role.
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual’s freedom.
OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.
Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment.
OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Business Development Manager to join our team, specifically focused on high-volume Affiliates, Trading Communities and KOLs.
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in expanding our network of Affiliates (Key Opinion Leaders, Trading Communities, Traffic Websites), and (secondarily) VIP clients – in the Netherlands and the broader Western part of the European Union. This role is responsible for those partnerships from a to z.
What You’ll Be Doing
Primary goal: maximize revenue in the region through onboarding and retention of affiliates.
Secondary: Expand the user base and grow awareness of the OKX brand
Affiliate Recruitment: Proactively search for and attract new affiliates, KOLs and trading/crypto communities and influencers, fostering strategic partnerships to enhance our network.
Results-Driven Approach: Implement strategies and campaigns to drive measurable results, focusing on creating content, increasing trading volume, acquiring new users, and promoting active transactions through affiliate channels.
Relationship Building: Manage and enhance relationships with local crypto influencers and KOLs, being in contact with them frequently, build partnerships with influencers for the purpose of user acquisition
Partnership Expansion: Initiate and participate in meetings with partners, exploring opportunities to expand cooperation and strengthen existing relationships, both locally and internationally.
Collaboration with Product Team: Collaborate closely with colleagues from the product department, providing valuable market insights to optimize product offerings and attract qualified users.
Competitor Analysis: Stay updated on competitors’ advantages and industry trends, utilizing this knowledge to refine our strategies, maintain a competitive edge, and capitalize on market gaps.
What We Look For In You
Solid affiliate marketing experience in the cryptocurrency space
Experience in building large affiliate networks from start to finish
Solid project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Understanding of fundamental affiliate customer acquisition KPIs and optimization methods to improve performance through data analysis and segmentation
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data to drive strategic decisions
Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities
Goal-oriented mindset, with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets
Nice to Have
Experience working across time zones and cross-cultural teams
Bonus points if you have previously worked at a crypto exchange, trading company, CFD broker!
Passionate about blockchain technology and the crypto trading space
Dutch speaker
Immediate availability
Perks & Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees’ growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
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All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.
Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX’s Candidate Privacy Notice.
Notice:
All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.
Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX’s Candidate Privacy Notice.
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