Luxury Sales Manager, SPHERE Magazine

Illustrated London News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPHERE magazine, published by Illustrated London News Ltd, is seeking a commercially minded Sales and Partnerships Manager to lead luxury sales across print, digital and brand partnerships.

You will bring proven media sales experience, a strong network in luxury sectors, and the energy to hit revenue targets while guiding a small team and shaping commercial strategy.

The role involves events, meetings with premium brands, and developing tailored sponsorships as SPHERE enhances its online presence.

Qualifications

• Proven media sales experience in luxury lifestyle magazine environments
• Strong network across luxury sectors (watches, jewellery, fashion, travel, property)
• Commercially minded with a track record of revenue growth and lead conversion

Responsibilities

• Lead advertising and partnership revenues across print, digital, events and integrated commercial opportunities.
• Develop and convert high-quality leads using your existing relationships and prospecting skills.
• Book and attend senior-level meetings with brands, media agencies and potential advertisers.
• Create tailored commercial solutions reflecting client objectives and SPHERE goals.
• Manage the commercial pipeline and deliver against revenue targets within a small team.
• Collaborate with editorial to generate commercially relevant feature ideas and projects.

Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded, ambitious and well-connected Sales and Partnerships Manager to lead luxury sales and partnerships for SPHERE magazine (print and online), combining media sales experience with the drive to make an immediate commercial impact.

SPHERE magazine is looking for a driven and commercially astute Sales Manager to join its core team. This is a standout opportunity for someone with proven advertising sales experience in premium magazines or luxury lifestyle media, who can hit the ground running, work independently and bring fresh commercial energy and leadership to an established title with a HNW and UHNW audience.

The right person will already have experience selling across print, digital and brand partnerships, along with a strong contact book across luxury lifestyle sectors such as watches and jewellery, food and drink, travel, property, fashion, interiors, automotive, beauty, technology, culture and related premium categories. They will be ambitious, self-starting and hungry to grow revenue, while working closely with a small team to secure leads, convert opportunities and shape the commercial evolution of the magazine.

SPHERE enters its 20 th year in 2027. We are an established magazine of 20 years with a start-up mindset, looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, commercial pace and new opportunities. As we adapt to a shifting print landscape while actively growing online, we need someone who understands both worlds and can help turn that transition into revenue. SPHERE is owned by parent company Illustrated London News, a strategic content and marketing partner for luxury brands.

The Role

This role is hands-on and ideal for a confident sales leader who enjoys getting out into the market, booking meetings, attending events and building long-term relationships with premium brands. You will be responsible for leading commercial revenue generation across SPHERE’s print magazine, digital channels and wider brand ecosystem, while working in a small team to identify, develop and secure high-quality leads.

Reporting into the leadership team, the Sales Manager will set the pace for commercial growth, bring structure and momentum to the sales pipeline, and help define how SPHERE approaches advertising, partnerships and new revenue opportunities across print and digital.

While the primary focus is SPHERE, it is likely the role will involve other ILN titles, such as Lord Mayor’s Show programme, ad hoc royalty print editions and other projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advertising and partnership revenues across print, digital, events and integrated commercial opportunities.
• Use your existing network and prospecting skills to develop and convert leads across luxury lifestyle sectors.
• Book and attend senior-level meetings with brands, media agencies, partners and potential advertisers.
• Build strong relationships with clients and create tailored commercial solutions that reflect their objectives.
• Work independently to manage the commercial pipeline, prioritise opportunities and deliver against revenue targets.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to develop commercially relevant feature ideas and special projects.
• Contribute ideas for growing SPHERE’s commercial revenues more widely, including new formats, partnerships and digital opportunities.
• Represent SPHERE at events and within the luxury lifestyle market with confidence and professionalism.
• Willing and able to get involved in other sales and revenue-driving activity, relevant to Illustrated London News.
• Attend planning and production meetings, complete paperwork and chase creative artwork where necessary.
• The successful candidate will be expected to bring an active pipeline, open doors quickly and demonstrate early revenue momentum through their existing relationships, new business development and ability to convert conversations into commercial partnerships.

About You

• You have proven media sales experience, ideally within luxury lifestyle including watches and jewellery, interiors, property, travel, tech, fashion, food and drink, beauty, the arts in similar premium magazine environments.
• You can demonstrate a strong track record of bringing in revenue and converting leads into meaningful commercial relationships.
• You are commercially minded, proactive and motivated by growth, with the confidence to take ownership of sales strategy and delivery.
• You are ambitious and hungry, but experienced enough to work independently, provide guidance to others and deliver from day one.
• You bring an existing contact book and the confidence to develop new relationships quickly.
• You enjoy being out in the market, attending events, meeting clients and spotting opportunities.
• You understand the value of magazines, premium audiences and high-quality editorial environments.
• You are comfortable working in a small, growing team with a startup mentality, backed by the heritage, credibility and network of an established magazine.

Why SPHERE?

SPHERE is an independent magazine with a distinctive voice, strong heritage and access to an influential HNW and UHNW readership, particularly through its London distribution and growing online presence. This is a chance to become a core member of a close-knit team, help shape the commercial direction of the title and play a meaningful role in its next stage of growth.

Practical Details

• Location: London office (Soho Works)
• Working pattern: 5 days per week, 4-5 days in office and attending meetings
• Salary: This role is designed for someone motivated by both ownership and results, competitive salary plus commission
• Start: As soon as possible