Your mission
HELLO! and HELLO! Fashion, two of the UK’s most iconic lifestyle and fashion titles, are seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Director / Commercial Partnerships Director to lead travel sector partnerships across all platforms. This is a fixed term contract.
Key Responsibilities
Were looking for a commercially driven sales leader to:
* Generate new business across both HELLO! and HELLO! Fashion’s print and digital & social platforms
* Proven track record of big scale cross platform content partnerships
* Long standing and meaningful client relationships in Marketing Teams and relevant specialist travel agencies
* Own and lead all travel specials across Hello Network (Magazine, Brand extensions Digital, Events, Social, Podcast and H Fashion - print, digital, social and audio)
* Lead a strong revenue pipeline report & forecast performance monthly, quarterly and annually
* Grow, identify and develop long-term relationships with key travel clients using a consultative and strategic approach
* Confidently pitch integrated advertising solutions over the directly to clients virtually and face to face
* Act as a category expert within the travel & luxury space, staying ahead of trends and market insights internally and externally
* Collaborate with wider commercial teams, editorial, commercial content teams, and digital teams to deliver tailored and impactful campaigns
* Ownership of executing the revenue targets around the Travel Multiplatform Editorial strategy and successfully monetising HELLO!’s first ever Travel Awards and Travel Podcast/Show
* Attend and represent HELLO! at travel trade shows throughout the year
Your profile
* Strong relationships with Marketing Directors & teams at tourist boards, cruise companies, airlines mainstream & luxury tour operators, and premium travel brands.
* Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding commercial targets
* Demonstrate successful brand partnerships
* A consultative, creative approach to selling and the ability to craft bespoke solutions.
* Confidence in pitching to senior-level stakeholders and C-suite decision-makers.
* A high level of self-motivation, organisation, and the ability to work independently.
Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in Travel advertising sales or commercial partnerships across print and digital.
Qualifications
Experience is key but a relevant degree qualification would be desirable.
Why us?
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per year (for full time employees)
* 1 birthday day per year
* Private medical scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance currently 6 x salary
* Generous employer pension contributions
* Group income protection scheme
* Plus all the perks of working for a fun media company!
To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter.
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