Julia Schwartz is the Affiliate Marketing Manager at Free People, where she has been driving impactful affiliate strategies for over two years. Previously, Julia served as an Account Manager at Rakuten, managing a diverse portfolio of clients such as River Island, MagicalButter, and Natori. She also played a pivotal role at ModeSens, managing over 350 affiliate partnerships and securing over $700k in paid ad placements. Julia’s expertise in affiliate marketing, client management, and business development has consistently delivered impressive results and strengthened partnerships across multiple industries.
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