Job Description
Location:
München, DE
We are looking for a Commerce Director (all genders welcome!) for a permanent position in Munich as soon as possible.
The Commerce Director, Germany is a key managerial role in the Commerce Organization reporting to the VP of Commerce, Lifestyle in New York. This individual is responsible for developing the overarching commerce strategy for GQ, Vogue Glamour CNT; driving performance to meet ambitious growth targets. The role will lead a dedicated team of writers, editors with an extensive cross-functional network including editorial, product, marketing and data analytics to deliver against revenue and profit objectives.
Your main Responsibilities will include:
1. Business owner for commerce revenue across Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CNT
2. Develop a commerce proposition that is differentiated within the market, and adds value for the reader, our partners
3. Deliver growth targets through the implementation of a long-term strategic plans, as well as reacting to tactical opportunities and trade performance
4. Rebuild the merchandise assortment strategy across the shopping channel to support editorial messages and key commercial metrics
5. Build and implement merchandising tools to optimize category mix, brand portfolio and pricing architecture
6. Develop and maintain exceptional retail and brand partnerships
7. Build brand partnerships as a revenue stream with enterprise accounts that drive consistent growth in commerce
8. Source and onboard both established and emerging high-demand brands
9. Work cross-functionally to bring innovative partnership formats to market including affiliate, dropship and hybrid commercial opportunities
10. Oversee the content and content distribution strategy
11. Ensure all work products reflect brand voice and standards
12. Team leadership and career development of the content and production teams to develop a best-in-class multi-skilled commerce team that successfully blends creativity with business insights
13. Collaborate to maximise all go-to market commerce activity including newsletter, social media, paid campaigns and events
14. Work with product and data analytics to develop critical reporting and proactively manage weekly trade
15. Collaborate with the product team and other CN titles to develop the commerce platform, user experience and performance metrics
16. Profit management including revenue and personnel costs
17. Other duties as assigned
Key relationships will include:
18. Global Executive Director, Vice President and SVP of Commerce
19. Editors-in-Chief.
20. Digital Directors and Audience Development for the brand
21. Advertising cross functional leads
22. Consumer Marketing Marketing Operations and Finance teams.
23. Product Management and Data Management organizations.
What skills and qualifications you bring with you:
24. Deep understanding of the fashion industry, including ecommerce
25. 5+ years experience in building an ecommerce or affiliate commerce business
26. Merchandising and Partnership experience preferred
27. Proven vendor/partner relationship management with commercial viewpoint
28. Experience in managing and coaching a small team
29. Comfortable with revenue forecasting and planning
What we offer you
30. Condé Nast Linkedin Learning Hub, where you can find all the learning courses and training developed by Condé Nast, as well as over 16,000 courses in seven national languages
31. 30 days holiday
32. Hybrid working (4/1)
33. Fruit baskets
34. Employee assistance program stg
35. A wide range of wellness benefits, including discounts at the gym, swimming pools and bouldering halls through our E-Gym membership
36. Discounts and magazine subscriptions
37. Employee resource groups provide employees with a platform to identify common goals, share ideas, and work on shared priorities for our global workforce
38. a modern office in the middle of Munich with excellent transport connections