Affiliate Partnerships Manager

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role

The Commerce Partnerships Manager will grow affiliate partnerships across our portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, House & Garden, and Condé Nast Traveller. This role will report to the UK Commerce Director, and it will be responsible for identifying, securing, and delivering high-impact affiliate commerce partnerships that drive revenue and enhance brand alignment across our iconic titles. The role is client service-oriented and will set standards of excellence in the end-to-end partnership lifecycle.

The role will focus on growing partnerships primarily across fashion and beauty, as well as travel and interiors. The ideal candidate has strong experience in building and managing partnerships within one or more of these categories. The individual will work closely with several internal cross-functional partners, including commerce brand leads, analytics, and advertising sales teams, as well as external stakeholders like affiliate networks and SaaS platforms. Successful managers will be able to provide best-in-class service to partners, providing proposals, campaign updates, regular communication, and insightful reporting in a timely manner, while also focusing on growing the commerce business and meeting revenue targets.

• Build and execute commerce partnerships across CPA and tenancy lines to deliver Affiliate campaigns against business goals
• Develop, manage, and grow relationships with key affiliate partners, networks, and direct merchants across multiple verticals
• Negotiate competitive CPA rates and exclusive offers; pitch and secure tenancy deals with key partners to maximise commercial performance and meet revenue targets
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities within fashion, beauty, interiors and travel
• Collaborate closely with Commerce Editors, Writers, and Market Leads to align partnership activity with editorial priorities and audience trends
• Proactively identify revenue growth and diversification opportunities across affiliate and tenancy models
• Monitor campaign execution and performance, delivering detailed wrap reports and actionable insights to partners and internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely communication of partner updates (offers, launches, exclusives) to internal teams
• Contribute to regular reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis across commerce activity
• Handle ad-hoc analysis and support wider commerce team initiatives as required

About you:

• Proven experience in affiliate marketing or e-commerce
• Experience in wholesale/buying/merchandising preferred in a multi-brand environment
• Experience in Fashion category with a strong network across brands is required
• Proven ability to think creatively and solve problems, with strong quantitative and strategic thinking skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and with partners
• Excellent organisational abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and setting clear priorities under tight deadlines
• Self-driven and a self-starter, with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• High energy and a strong teamwork mentality, with a collaborative approach to achieving shared goals
• An entrepreneurial mindset is critical for this role

Please submit your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.