Commercial Manager

Mark Allen; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial activities across their dentistry portfolio. In this strategic role, you will manage client relationships, drive sales, and develop new commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in sales, particularly in STM publishing, and a proactive approach to growing revenue. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary.

Benefits

MAG Mentorship programme

Flexible, supportive culture

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in sales and account management.
• Experience in the healthcare or scientific space is ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activity across the dentistry brands.
• Manage client relationships and drive sales.
• Develop new commercial products based on market need.

Skills

Commercial track record in STM publishing

Sales and account management

Strategic approach

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Overview

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

DENTISTRY PORTFOLIO

For over 40 years we’ve connected specialist audiences with trusted content and events that make a difference. We’re proud of our culture; we champion passion, creativity, fairness, and growth at every level.

Now we’re looking for a Commercial Manager to bring fresh thinking and energy to our dentistry portfolio. Whether you’re growing your career or ready for your next big move, you’ll find support, autonomy, and a team that cares.

You’ll join our Mark Allen Healthcare division, working closely with an experienced Publishing Director and a collaborative editorial, production, and marketing team. Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid model – three days a week in our Herne Hill or Sutton offices, two from home – to connect, create, and grow together.

The salary is up to £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) plus OTE and company benefits.

The role

As Commercial Manager, you’ll lead commercial activity across our dentistry brands, managing client relationships, identifying new revenue opportunities, and driving sales across print, digital, education, and events. You’ll play a key part in shaping the growth of some of the UK’s most trusted dental titles, including Dental Update and The Dentist Player.

You’ll work alongside the Publishing Director to deliver on monthly and quarterly budgets, while helping expand our footprint with dental associations and stakeholders. From maintaining strong client partnerships to developing new commercial products, this is a broad, strategic role where no two days look the same.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and growing print, digital, and educational revenue across our UK client base.
• Owning client relationships and delivering a first-class service that drives long-term partnerships.
• Prospecting for new business and promoting the unique value of our dentistry portfolio.
• Working cross-functionally with editorial, marketing, and production to meet deadlines and deliver successful campaigns.
• Helping shape new products and solutions based on market need.
• Supporting the Publishing Director with forecasting and identifying opportunities to grow our brands.

What we’re looking for

• A solid commercial track record in STM publishing, ideally in the healthcare or scientific space.
• At least five years’ experience in sales and account management.
• A strategic, proactive approach, with a focus on growing revenue and improving client service.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently, building trust with clients, internal teams, and partners.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel around the UK when needed, especially to our Sutton office where our editorial team is based.

What makes us different?

• Your growth, your way, and develop your skills through our MAG Mentorship programme, training in person and online.
• A place to belong and share ideas with people who value creativity and fairness.
• You can make a significant impact by collaborating closely with managers and teams who will assist you in crafting work that resonates with our audiences and clients.
• Flexible, supportive culture. We want you to thrive inside and outside work.

How to Stand Out

We want to see the real you. To help you shine:

• Share a short video intro (optional).
• Add a cover letter showing your personality and what excites you about this role.
• Include a recommendation from someone who knows your potential.

NOTE - Interviews will take place from w/c 18th August onwards.

Diversity & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives; they make us stronger. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring transferable skills, apply anyway.

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our Communities: We’re home to specialist brands across agriculture, business, education & music, exhibitions, financial media, healthcare, and travel retail.

We’re looking for thinkers, makers, questioners, and collaborators, not just people with the “right” CV. If you’re excited by change, ready to try new things, and have ideas that challenge the status quo, we want to hear from you.

We use technology to screen for AI-generated applications, ensuring a fair and human-led process. Please apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.

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