Condé Nast
Commerce Director, Vogue & GQ
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Job Description
Location: London, GB
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/Traveller, 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, recognizing the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Commerce Director who oversees the commerce business for Vogue and GQ across Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.
Main Responsibilities
- Business Owner for Commerce Revenue: Across Vogue and GQ
- Commerce Proposition: Develop a differentiated commerce proposition that adds value for readers and partners
- Growth Targets: Deliver growth targets through long-term strategic plans and tactical opportunities
- Merchandise Assortment Strategy: Rebuild the assortment strategy to support editorial messages and key commercial metrics
- Merchandising Tools: Implement tools to optimize category mix, brand portfolio, and pricing architecture
- Retail and Brand Partnerships: Develop and maintain exceptional partnerships
- Partnership Growth: Collaborate to grow brand partnerships with enterprise accounts
- Content Strategy: Oversee content and distribution strategy, ensuring brand voice and standards
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a multi-skilled commerce team
- Go-to-Market Activity: Collaborate to maximize commerce activities, including newsletters, social media, paid campaigns, and events
- Data and Analytics: Work with product and data analytics to develop reporting and manage weekly trade
- Platform Development: Collaborate to develop the commerce platform, user experience, and performance metrics
- Profit Management: Manage revenue and personnel costs
- Other Duties: As assigned
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Key Relationships
- Global Executive Director, Global Senior Director, and SVP of Commerce
- Editors-in-Chief and Local Head of Content in Each Market
- Digital Directors and Audience Development for the Brand
- Advertising Cross-Functional Leads in Each Market
- Consumer Marketing, Marketing Operations, and Finance Teams
- Product Management and Data Management Organizations
Skills and Qualifications
- Deep understanding of the fashion industry, including e-commerce
- 5+ years of experience in building an ecommerce or affiliate commerce business
- Merchandising and Partnership experience preferred
- Proven vendor/partner relationship management with a commercial viewpoint
- Experience in managing and coaching a small team
- Comfortable with revenue forecasting and planning
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Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer
- Access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans, and eye tests
- Range of tools to support wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days, Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership, and cycle to work scheme
- Dog-friendly office
- Discounts and magazine subscriptions
- Personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub
- Employee Resource Groups for shared objectives and community priorities
What Happens Next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
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.
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