Senior Affiliate Executive

About the role

Matalan is a leading UK and international omnichannel fashion and homeware retailer, on a mission to be the first choice for outstanding style, quality and value. With a large store network in excess of 270 UK and international stores and an integrated e-commerce platform, Matalan is a trusted brand which puts its customer at the heart of its business and delivers unrivalled product choice and exceptional style and quality to 11 million loyal shoppers every year. Matalan is famously committed to offering a compelling value focused fashion and home offering, that continues to help millions of UK household budgets go further. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and own execution of the affiliate channel plan, aligned to wider performance and trading objectives.

• Manage day-to-day affiliate partner relationships, ensuring strong collaboration and consistent performance.

• Accountable for the management & efficiencies of spend in the Affiliate channels.

• Execute affiliate campaigns, including partner placements, promotional activity, and optimisation of live activity.

• Monitor performance against key metrics, identifying opportunities to improve traffic quality, conversion, and ROI.

• Work closely with internal teams to align affiliate activity with trade plans, promotional calendars, and key moments.

• Identifying and onboarding new affiliate partners and opportunities to drive incremental growth.

• Lead the testing and implementation of new innovations, tools, and partnership models within the affiliate channel.

• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and attribution of affiliate activity.

• Provide regular performance updates and insights, highlighting risks and opportunities.

• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity to support continuous improvement.

About You

• 3+ years’ experience within affiliate marketing or a related performance channel

• Experience working with affiliate networks (Ideally Partnerize or similar)

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data

• Good understanding of ecommerce and digital marketing channels

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop within the role

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here. 

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested. 

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme 
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust 
• Life Assurance 
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers 
• Pension Scheme 
• Access to a wide range of career development 
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business