We are looking for a Affiliates Marketing Executive to join our Affiliates Digital Marketing team, based at NEXT Head Office in Enderby, Leicester with a competitive salary range of £31,000 - £44,000.
At NEXT, not only are we one of the UK’s largest fashion retailers, but we’re also one of the largest listed companies, full-stop. Selling our products and thousands of world-famous brands, both in-store and online UK and Internationally. What’s more, we’re growing. Fast. And it’s the kind of growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business.
Affiliate Marketing is a key growth channel in NEXT’s International Marketing strategy. Working closely with digital and trading teams, the affiliate team drives customer acquisition through strategic partnerships with influencers and partners - boosting brand visibility, traffic and sales through data-led, creative campaigns.
About the role:
As the Digital Marketing Executive on Affiliates, you will be responsible for activity in international markets. You will support in delivering our Affiliate marketing plans to maximise the profitable acquisition of new customers and generation of sales from existing customers via multiple publishers and influencer partners.
What else is involved?
Liaising with the affiliate platform and next teams to onboard revenue driving partners Working alongside key internal stakeholders, plan and execute activity. Analyse platform data to identify optimisation opportunities. Work with the partners to explore new and innovative opportunities. Work with the creative, promotion and commercial trading teams. Opportunities to develop and manage the growth strategy for international market(s)
You’ll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. Our offices are inspiring, yes. But we understand that life happens. So, we’re big on making sure your work, works for you which is why we offer flexible working. This role currently offers 3 days a week in the office.
About you:
A marketing professional with experience of and a passion for affiliate marketing. Interested in driving measurable business impact through marketing activity. A self-motivated & highly organised, with the ability to drive activity forward. Creative and inquisitive with a commitment to professional development. Attention to detail. Comfortable with receiving briefs and turning them into action. Effective team player; with a proactive approach to their work week. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel. Experience managing campaigns outside the UK is highly desirable. Understanding of influencer platform technologies such as Awin, Rakuten, Partnerize etc. and some understanding of tagging requirements across web and app. Familiarity with incrementality/lift studies and Cookie based tracking and their application in affiliate marketing is a plus.
As an experienced marketing executive, you’ll bring experience in affiliate marketing, an understanding of partner types, and the ability to align efforts with the channel’s broader marketing objectives. Your results-driven mindset and strong communication skills will help you effectively engage and work closely with diverse stakeholders. Working closely with our Affiliate Platform and Partners, you’ll identify growth opportunities, optimise current partnerships, and seek out emerging trends to maintain a competitive edge.
Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before. Let’s Take It On.