Head of Affiliate Partnerships

The role

As theHead of Affiliate Partnerships, you will spearhead the strategy, development, and management of Headout's affiliate programs. This role is pivotal in expanding our partner ecosystem, driving incremental revenue, and ensuring that affiliates see Headout as a preferred partner in the experiential travel space. You will lead a team to build and nurture relationships with affiliates globally, ensuring mutual success and scalability.

The role is based in London, so we are only seeking candidates who are either local or open to relocating to the city.

What makes this role special?

• Strategic Ownership: Define, implement, and execute a comprehensive affiliate and partnerships strategy that aligns with Headout's overall growth goals.
• Revenue Impact: Directly drive Headout's GMV and revenue by optimizing affiliate partnerships and ensuring sustainable growth.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with affiliates and third-party platforms to maximize performance and engagement.
• Data-Driven Growth: Use performance metrics and insights to refine and scale affiliate marketing initiatives. Identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats, and respond proactively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and analytics teams to optimize the affiliate funnel and ensure seamless integration of affiliate programs with other marketing channels.
• Innovation: Identify emerging opportunities in affiliate marketing and develop innovative campaigns to capitalize on these trends.

What skills & experience do you need?

• 6-10 years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, or a related field, preferably in high-growth B2C companies in travel, e-commerce, or similar industries.
• Proven track record of successfully scaling affiliate programs and managing global partner relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with tools like Google Analytics, affiliate tracking platforms (e.g., Impact, Partnerize), and performance reporting dashboards.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to foster long-term, win-win relationships.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute on detailed plans and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a team toward achieving ambitious goals.