Affiliate Account Executive

Future; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Future in Cardiff is seeking an Affiliate Account Executive to manage a portfolio of mid/top-tier and growth accounts within our voucher portfolio, driving revenue through client development and new business opportunities.

Reporting to the Affiliate Director, you will negotiate voucher codes, secure prime placements, nurture partnerships, and optimise campaigns across Future's voucher platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and managing the full sales cycle.
• Experience in digital sales and marketing incl. SEO, PPC, CRM.
• Experience managing partner relationships and client-facing roles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and cultivate relationships with mid/top-tier growth accounts to drive revenue.
• Negotiate best-in-market voucher codes and secure prime placements.
• Develop new business opportunities and up-sell/consult partners.
• Monitor affiliate tracking and performance metrics.
• Maintain and optimise site content to maximise conversions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Digital marketing

E-commerce trends

SEO

CRM

Partnership management

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Job description

Who We Are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Who We Are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You'll Join

The Affiliate team plays a key role in growing Future's Voucher business by building strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of mid-to-top-tier and high-growth partners. The team focuses on driving revenue through client development, new business opportunities and strategic affiliate partnerships.

Working closely with brands, partners and agencies, the team negotiates competitive voucher codes, secures high-value placements across Future's voucher platforms and encourages repeat bookings. Alongside managing existing relationships, the team is constantly looking for new opportunities to grow the business, while developing expertise across affiliate, performance and digital marketing.

What You'll Do

As an Affiliate Account Executive, your main responsibility will be to establish and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of mid/top-tier and growth accounts across the Future voucher portfolio, with the main focus of driving increased revenue through client development and new business opportunities. Reporting to Affiliate Director. You will work on negotiating best-in-market voucher codes, secure prime placements on our websites, encourage repeat bookings, build stronger relationships with our partners and agencies, understand Future voucher products, develop new business, and acquire other skills related to affiliate and performance marketing.

• Oversees partner relationship management in order to meet financial objectives
• Supports the Affiliate Director in leading commercial team initiatives
• Analyses advertiser performance, market share analysis, and industry benchmarking to build and strengthen client relationships
• Manages a portfolio of top, and mid-tier accounts.; delivering client development, detailed analysis, reporting, and account management to partners
• Consistently negotiates best-in-market content & commercials, as well as up-selling and consulting partners, based on best practices
• Manages and optimises site content to maximise conversion across Future voucher brands
• Maintains and monitors affiliate tracking/CPA rates/queries

What You'll Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in client-facing roles
• Great knowledge in negotiating & selling as well as sales cycle management
• Excellent knowledge & experience of the principles of digital sales and marketing
• Good understanding of e-commerce and online shopping trends
• Good knowledge and understanding of digital marketing channels - SEO, PPC, CRM
• A clear understanding of partner management & how to maximise relationship productivity
• Confident, clear & concise when presenting internally, externally and over the telephone
• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively
• Innovative and proactive in problem-solving
• Strong decision-making abilities with good business acumen
• Quick to learn and adapt to new computer systems

Minimum Requirments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting and building relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Proven experience in sales, negotiation and managing the full sales cycle, with strong commercial and business acumen
• Strong understanding of digital sales and marketing, including channels such as SEO, PPC and CRM, alongside e-commerce trends
• Experience managing and developing partner relationships, with the ability to identify opportunities and maximise commercial value
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and ways of working

What We Offer

The expected salary for this role is £26,500 + Commission

This is a hybrid role, working three days per week from our Cardiff Office

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Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we're working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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