Senior Vice President – Commerce

Senior Vice President – Commerce

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in digital media, publishing, or e-commerce, with a strong focus on commerce, affiliate marketing, and partnership development.
• Proven success leading and closing high-value commerce and affiliate partnerships with top-tier agencies and brands.
• Deep knowledge of affiliate ecosystems, commerce platforms (e.g., Amazon, Rakuten, Impact), and evolving social commerce trends.
• Strong background in building integrated, performance-driven commerce solutions.
• Inspirational team leader with the ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent.
• Highly collaborative, with a well-established internal and external network across media, commerce, and marketing sectors.
• Outstanding presentation, storytelling, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to business growth.
• Strategic thinker who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead dmg media’s US commerce strategy, delivering full-funnel, performance-driven solutions that integrate editorial content, affiliate marketing, and commerce activations.
• Partner with executive leadership to define team structure, revenue targets, growth priorities, and KPIs, ensuring commerce initiatives align with broader organizational goals.
• Oversee and manage the Commerce Partnerships (x2) and Commerce Editorial (x3) teams, providing clear leadership, mentorship, and operational direction.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with internal stakeholders — including editorial, product, SEO, advertising, marketing, and data teams — to deliver cohesive, innovative, and scalable solutions.
• Serve as a senior ambassador for DailyMail.com’s commerce capabilities to agencies, brands, affiliate networks, tech vendors, and programmatic networks, representing the brand at key industry events and client engagements.
• Develop and commercialize new commerce offerings, driving monetization across digital, social, and emerging platforms, while ensuring an excellent client and consumer experience.
• Create and deliver enablement tools and training for internal sales teams to drive commerce revenue growth and empower client-facing teams.
• Monitor and report on commerce revenue performance, partnership metrics, and emerging trends, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Champion innovation, staying ahead of industry developments in digital media, affiliate marketing, commerce platforms, and performance storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Deep understanding of the competitive commerce media landscape and how publishers can differentiate through content, data, and consumer engagement.
• Strong passion for news, culture, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
• 100% committed to delivering a best-in-class client experience.