Head of Affiliates & Ecommerce

Are Media is the home of Australian magazines. Our extensive portfolio includes some of the country’s longest-running and most-loved brands, and boasts magazines, websites, videos, social, review sites, podcasts and experiences. This includes Australian Women’s Weekly, New Idea, Marie Claire, Gourmet Traveller, House & Garden, Wheels and many more.

About the role

The Head of Affiliates is responsible for the affiliate & ecommerce department driving the overarching business strategy through to the execution of processes to maximise consumer revenues across all channels, brands and platforms.

The Head of Affiliates/Ecommerce will build and maintain effective, regular communications between key stakeholders and drive the workflow and process between all teams. They will educate and share affiliate/ecomm knowledge and will provide thought leadership.

Duties

• Leading a direct team of affiliate managers who will work directly with teams to create product based content/leverage high SEO ranking evergreen content
• To build and execute a business wide affiliate strategy to grow consumer revenues
• Act as the Product owner of the affiliate platforms (in collaboration with broader product team)
• To build and execute plans for shopfront retail models for core categories
• Outline effective affiliate acquisition strategies – and set processes to bring them to life across all channels
• Set processes to promote high return affiliate products across channels
• Responsible of the P&L for affiliate revenues
• Developing strategic marketing initiatives for key affiliate opportunities
• Planning and executing affiliate campaigns both on and off platform
• Engage stakeholders to encourage maximum buy in and dedication to support KPIs
• Manage relationships with partners, affiliates and providers
• Strategically evaluating and reporting results of the overall operations regularly and systematically for the affiliation department
• Advising team on how to acquire new affiliates and to maintain current accounts
• Monitor, develop, expand and nurture existing affiliate partnerships
• Build strong internal networks for collaboration and knowledge transfer with other parts of the company
• Ensure that the affiliate team is establishing professional working relationships with agencies and key third parties

Skills and experience

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role 
• Experience working across multiple levels of stakeholders to drive cross functional results
• Strong strategic thinker 
• Strong  partnership management skills
• Understanding of audience data/insights 

Why Are Media?

Join a values based organisation built on respecting all, inspiring creativity and collaboration with others.  Excellent Employee Benefits Package including; discounted gym & swimming pool rates at Park Street CBD; regular beauty perks; discounts at cafes, restaurants & retail stores; as well as access to Are Media’s Learning & Development Offerings.
Are Media is committed to a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds

Please apply now and send your CV via the link.