Getting a job in the affiliate marketing industry is not exactly what most people think of when thinking of “make money online” however it has been the path to success for some before you.

By working in the affiliate marketing industry you learn the ins and outs first hand and get paid to do it.

What jobs are in the affiliate marketing industry?

There are quite a few people that have been doing affiliate marketing for a long time that usually list “affiliate manager” as something they’ve done at some point.

Affiliate manager is the only job I’m aware of in the industry. You’ll have to help me out with more suggestions.

I can point you in one direction to go look for Affiliate Manager jobs: Affiliate Manager Job Openings

Getting a job in the affiliate marketing industry would be an awesome way to learn about affiliate marketing and make a paycheck while you learn.

Even doing customer service for an affiliate company might teach you some stuff.

If I Started Over

Working inside the affiliate marketing industry is something I never considered when I was just starting, which might have been a dumb move on my part.

Instead, I took a data entry job when transitioning to doing this full time and instead of learning about affiliate marketing I was typing prescriptions into a computer for hours and hours. What a waste!

How to get an affiliate marketing job?

The old catch 22.

I can’t get a job without experience and I can’t get experience without the job ;)

I’m guessing a successful make money online blog or marketing related site might help your efforts.

I also wouldn’t wait around for jobs to find you ;) I’m sure there are many companies and successful individuals that could do some outsourcing to a motivated individual that wants to learn the industry.

Speak up if you know!

I’m not the most knowledgeable to be writing this post but wanted to get the wheels spinning for some of you trying to make money online.

Maybe you haven’t had the success yet to pay your bills but love the industry, there might be other ways to get an income doing what you enjoy.

Old heads or people in the know, share any tips, advice, or resources for those interested in affiliate management or working in the industry. Thanks.

Are newbies crazy to think they could get a job in the affiliate marketing industry?