Client Director - Travel

Hello Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking an experienced Account Director / Commercial Partnerships Director to lead travel sector partnerships across multiple platforms. This role involves generating new business, developing client relationships, and managing travel-related special projects. The ideal candidate has a background in travel advertising sales and is confident in pitching to senior stakeholders. Benefits include generous annual leave and a private medical scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance 6x salary

Generous pension contributions

Group income protection scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Travel advertising sales or commercial partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding commercial targets.
• Confidence in pitching to senior-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business across print and digital platforms.
• Lead and own all travel specials.
• Develop long-term relationships with key travel clients.

Skills

Sales leadership

Client relationship management

Consultative selling

Market trend analysis

Strategic approach

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Job description

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

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

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.