Mail Metro Media

Head of Commerce Partnerships

Job Location

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Location: MMM Headquarters – Derry Street, HSK, London Position: Permanent/Hybrid About the Role A s Head of Commerce Partnershi ps, you will lead the growth, evolution, and positioning of dmg media’s commerce offering. This senior role is critical to driving commercial success across commerce and affiliate partnerships, integrating content-led commerce solutions into our broader strategic sales narrative. You will own the vision and roadmap for commerce, spearhead client and agency engagement, and work cross-functionally to embed commerce as a core pillar of the Mail Metro Media proposition. Main Responsibilities Define and own the strategic vision for commerce partnerships across dmg media, aligning with wider business and revenue goals. Lead a team focused on developing innovative, insight-driven commerce and affiliate campaigns that span full-funnel solutions. Act as the senior spokesperson for commerce both internally and externally, building market presence, leading pitches, and driving industry recognition. Work closely with the Group Strategic Partnership Director and Sales leadership to embed commerce within broader partnership strategies. Collaborate with Trade Marketing, Editorial, and Data teams to develop positioning, proof points, and sales enablement tools for commerce. Build and maintain strong relationships with agency and client stakeholders—evangelizing the role of commerce in their marketing mix. Champion internal education and training to elevate knowledge and confidence in selling commerce solutions across the commercial organisation. Monitor performance and pipeline, ensuring delivery of revenue targets, high campaign standards, and ROI for clients. Identify emerging trends in commerce, affiliate, D2C and shoppable media to keep dmg media ahead of market expectations. Person Specification 10 years in digital media, with a proven track record of delivering and scaling Commerce and Affiliate Partnerships Senior leadership experience in building revenue strategies and client-facing initiatives Deep knowledge of content-led commerce, affiliate marketing, social commerce, and ecommerce ecosystems Strong relationships across agency groups and direct-to-consumer brands Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams A track record of driving innovation and leading multi-platform commercial campaigns Key Skills & Competencies Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans Exceptional communicator and presenter at all levels Expert at crafting compelling, insight-led proposals and stories Commercially astute with a deep understanding of brand and performance KPIs Highly collaborative and able to work cross-functionally across large matrix organisations Passionate about media, creativity, and the evolving role of commerce in content Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both team and client engagement Package Description Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect: 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30) Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary. DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards) Subsidised canteen Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only) Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only) Our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted dining cards Plus many other benefits…. About Us Mail Metro Media is the advertising home of some of Britain’s biggest and most engaged newsbrands. With a powerhouse portfolio that includes the Mail brands, Metro, i, The Telegraph’s print products, and New Scientist, we tell stories that drive outcomes, with our reach extending to one in five adults in the UK every single day! But we’ve evolved beyond just print and digital news, building a commanding presence in the social, video, and audio spaces that includes the biggest TikTok following of any newsbrand in the world, chart-topping UK podcasts, millions of YouTube subscribers, and more. When you work at Mail Metro Media, all this comes together to put you at the heart of the advertising and media industry. We combine the rich wisdom of traditional media with a deep-running commitment to collaboration and innovation to create an environment where our people play an active role in the evolution of media. If you want to help reshape advertising with fresh ideas and a can-do attitude, this is the place for you. Find out more about us at mailmetromedia.co.uk or find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X at @MailMetroMedia. Leadership At the helm of Mail Metro Media are Chief Revenue Officer, Dom Williams, who is responsible for all advertising revenue across our far-reaching portfolio and Chief Commercial Digital and Strategy Officer, Hannah Buitekant, who is responsible for digital operations, data, and indirect revenue. Dom and Hannah are supported by an extensive senior leadership team that boasts a wealth of specialist media knowledge and decades of industry experience. Why work for Mail Metro Media? Not only will you be a part of the biggest media organisation in the UK, but you’ll work somewhere that’s dedicated to people and culture. Our people are a top priority - whether that’s supporting mental health, being Disability Confident, accommodating parenthood, providing fitness classes, driving diversity and inclusion, flexibility, or anything else, it matters to us. Many of our team members work flexibly, in many different ways, including flexible hours or an element of working from home. Please talk to us during your interview about any flexibility you may need - we can usually find a way to make work work for you! Here are some of the top reasons our people love working for us: Collaborate and innovate with the best people in media on a daily basis Work in an award-winning team in the fast-paced world of news and entertainment Get support in reaching your professional goals through webinars, workshops, mentorship and more Get personal support through mental wellbeing, volunteering time off, our menopause policies, a working parents group, our EDI Champions network, and more Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, childcare schemes, a huge range of discounts, enhanced pension contributions and more A lively, friendly office complete with a free gym, subsidised canteen and doctor’s surgery (London only) Get in touch for more information We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process is welcoming and comfortable. Our Commitment We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 6/14/2025
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June 14, 2025
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