Client Director - Travel

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 unique opportunity to work with globally recognised brands that reach an extensive audience passionate about luxury, lifestyle, and travel. Please note that this is a fixed term contract. We're 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

• 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.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Travel advertising sales or commercial partnerships across print and digital.
• 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!

Experience is key but a relevant degree qualification would be desirable. To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter.