Affiliate Marketing Executive

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.

We are looking to hire an experienced who will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of affiliate programmes, managing numerous publisher relationships, developing the channel, and supporting the Affiliate Manager. 

This role will be based out of our central Manchester office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the affiliate marketing budget and support in analysis of ROIs and KPIs 

• Help to establish clear new customer acquisition driving initiatives 

• New partnership outreach and quarterly planning at campaign level 

• Monitor and analyse performance against key KPIs and ROI and make suggestions for optimisation 

• Develop relationships with strategic partners, affiliates, and internal stakeholders to increase brand awareness and drive performance across the channel 

• Proactive publisher recruitment and collaborate with affiliate network for continuous onboarding of new partners 

• Conduct regular competitor analysis and take appropriate actions with support from the network 

• Regular quality control and exposure auditing across digital partners 

• Support the Affiliate manager in partnership vetting and managing the approvals of new partnerships on our programmes 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Can build strong relationships 

• Basic understanding of digital Key Performance Indicators 

• Able to manage relationships with external partners 

• Able to negotiate to ensure cost efficiency for the channel 

• Can perform well under pressure and deliver results in difficult situations 

• Team player – able to collaborate across functions 

• Initiative – able to think outside of the box 

• Pro-active and positive attitude 

• Driven and goal oriented 

WORKING WITH US

At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact. 

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, individual differences are valued, and people can be themselves at work — without exception.

2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.

Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):

Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance

Access to an on-site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes

20% discount across all brands

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Dog-friendly offices (in selected locations)

Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression

On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks

Free season ticket loan

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