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 Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

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 Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.

Vogue Shopping Senior Commerce Director, is a key managerial role in the Consumer Marketing organization, reporting to the SVP Commerce. This individual is responsible for the development and execution of the overarching commerce strategy across the Vogue Shopping categories including fashion, beauty, home and travel. Success in this role will require exceptional editorial skills and strong business acumen; leading a dedicated team of editors and producers, with an extensive cross-functional network including editorial, product, marketing and data analytics to deliver ambitious growth targets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Business owner for all commerce revenue for Vogue Shopping, including but not limited to affiliate, partnerships and emerging revenue lines

• Develop a commerce proposition that establishes Vogue Shopping as a shopping destination in the minds of our audience, is differentiated within the market and adds value to the Vogue brand overall

• Deliver growth targets through the implementation of a long-term strategic plans, as well as reacting to tactical opportunities and trade performance

• Define the voice and visual identity of all Vogue Shopping content, working closely with the editor of Vogue.com and all creative leads

• Oversee the assortment strategy across all content and the newly launched ‘storefront’ to support editorial messages and key commercial metrics

• Build and implement merchandising tools to optimize category mix, brand portfolio and pricing architecture

• Ensure all content and market assortments reflect brand voice and standards

• Work with product and data analytics to develop critical reporting and proactively manage weekly trade

• Develop, manage and grow exceptional retail and brand partnerships

• Work cross-functionally to bring innovative partnership formats to market including affiliate and hybrid commercial opportunities

• Oversee the content distribution strategy, with a solid understanding across organic search, newsletter, social media, paid campaigns and events

• 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

• Collaborate with the product team and other CN titles to develop the commerce platform, user experience and performance metrics

• Influence and guide global expansion of Vogue Shopping to emerging markets

• Profit management including revenue and personnel costs

• Other duties as assigned

Key relationships will include:

• SVP of Commerce Revenue and Incubation.

• Editors-in-Chief.

• VP and GM of Continuity business.

• Digital Directors.

• Senior Manager Content Operations, Manager Merchandising, Manager Partnerships, Director of Special Projects.

• Consumer Marketing Marketing Operations and Finance teams.

• Audience Development and SEO.

• Product Management and Data Management organizations.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of the fashion and beauty industry, including editorial, brands and retail

• 7+ years experience in building an ecommerce or affiliate commerce business

• Merchandising experience preferred

• Proven vendor/partner relationship management with commercial viewpoint

• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in managing and coaching a small team

• Comfortable with revenue forecasting and planning

Base Salary: $111,000 - $200,000

What happens next?

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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.