Travel Partnerships Account Manager
Mail Metro Media HQ - High Street Kensington, London, W8
Position: Permanent
About The Role
We are looking for a talented Travel Partnerships Account Manager to drive cross‑platform revenue growth, especially focusing on digital growth and delivering integrated partnership solutions. You will act as a key liaison between clients, agencies, and internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of innovative media campaigns. This role blends account management with creative commercial strategy, requiring both sales acumen and a flair for collaboration and ideation.
Main Responsibilities
* Identify and convert new business opportunities while recovering lost accounts
* Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, leveraging cross‑platform opportunities including digital, print, and partnerships
* Monitor client and agency performance, proactively addressing underperformance and identifying upsell opportunities
* Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting using Salesforce and internal tools
* Lead and contribute to partnership pitches, from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver compelling, integrated campaigns and maximise revenue opportunities
* Use first‑party insights, audience data, and market intelligence to craft innovative media solutions
* Support the development of bespoke content and branded solutions that resonate with target audiences
* Develop and maintain strong relationships across senior and junior levels within agencies and clients
* Act as a trusted advisor and category expert, attending industry and client events to build rapport and unlock revenue
* Ensure seamless campaign delivery through effective coordination with operations and project management
Person Specification
* Proven experience in media sales or partnerships
* Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of meeting sales targets
* Experience developing multi‑platform media solutions including branded content and digital activations
* Deep understanding of print and digital media, and the competitor landscape
* Excellent relationship‑building and communication abilities across internal and external stakeholders
* Strategic thinker with creative flair and attention to detail
* Passion for media, travel, and delivering impactful client solutions
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
* Solid understanding of structuring cross‑platform media plans
* Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Package Description
* 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
* Pension plan and life cover
* Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* On‑site gym, subsidised canteen and on‑site nurse and GP clinics
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! 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.
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. 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. Your information will be kept separately from your application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
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