Manager, Commerce Partnerships
About The Position
Condé Nast is seeking a Commerce Partnerships Manager to join their Commerce organization, reporting to the Senior Director, Global Commerce Partnerships. This role will focus on Affiliate Commerce partnerships and will be instrumental in growing the commerce business across 8 Condé Nast brands. The manager will be responsible for overseeing and developing relationships with commerce partners and scaling partnership opportunities. The position involves the day-to-day management and development of a portfolio of commerce partners, aiming to drive revenue growth through strategic alliances and effective execution. The role encompasses the entire partnership lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and creating proposals to executing campaigns, reporting on performance, and maintaining ongoing relationships. This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong client-service orientation, working closely with internal teams such as commerce brand leads, editorial, analytics, and advertising sales, as well as external partners like affiliate networks, SaaS platforms, and merchants. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of affiliate commerce and digital partnerships, be adept at working with performance data, and be capable of blending strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail and execution. The manager will identify avenues for commerce revenue growth, handle inbound requests and RFPs, and provide partners with high-quality support across various commerce categories and businesses.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4 years of relevant experience in affiliate marketing, digital media, advertising sales, business development, partnerships, account management, or a related field
- Expertise in home, kitchen & beauty categories
- Strong understanding of affiliate commerce, digital media, and/or performance marketing
- Proven ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Ability to translate performance data and business insights into actionable recommendations and opportunities
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work independently and navigate a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- High energy and a strong teamwork mentality, with a collaborative approach to achieving shared goals
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of Affiliate Commerce partners across 8 Condé Nast commerce brands, owning day-to-day relationships and the partnership lifecycle
- Establish, develop, and deepen relationships with Affiliate Commerce partners
- Develop strategic pitches and proposals that meet partner objectives while driving incremental growth for Condé Nast
- Lead campaign launches, deliverables, and ongoing partner communications
- Provide insightful monthly and campaign-level reporting and performance updates
- Deliver high-quality service and partnership management in line with Condé Nast standards
- Partner closely with commerce editorial brand leads to identify new opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships, and optimize partner performance
- Analyze merchant- and campaign-level performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for growth
- Manage inbound partner requests, RFPs, and new business opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commerce Analytics, Advertising Sales, Editorial, and other internal teams to execute partnership opportunities
- Stay current on affiliate commerce trends, partner offerings, and evolving opportunities across the broader commerce ecosystem
- Communicate business performance, key insights, and growth opportunities to senior leadership
Benefits
- generous employee benefits package
- discretionary bonus compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
