Senior Brand Partnerships Executive

The Handbook; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary discussion based on experience

WFH Fridays

Access to industry events & press"

Job summary

The Handbook, a leading UK digital luxury lifestyle brand based in London, is seeking a Senior Brand Partnerships Executive to drive high-impact campaigns for iconic clients. You will own the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation to delivery, collaborating across editorial, social and creative teams to deliver integrated campaigns in a fast-growing independent business.

You’ll build relationships with senior brand marketers, proactively grow the pipeline, lead creative pitches and close

Qualifications

• Proven track record in digital media sales or brand partnerships.
• Active network of brand and agency contacts in luxury sectors.
• Natural deal-closer with resilience and revenue focus.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with senior marketers and agency contacts in luxury, fashion, beauty, retail, and lifestyle.
• Identify sales opportunities and manage a pipeline to hit and exceed targets.
• Pitch integrated campaigns blending editorial, social, custom email inclusions, and display formats.

Skills

Track record

Active network

Sales drive

Commercial gravitas

London luxury savvy

Job description

Fancy getting paid to work with iconic luxury names across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle – while being part of one of London’s fastest-growing independent media businesses?

The Handbook is the UK’s leading 360° digital luxury lifestyle destination, based in SW London and reaching over 12 million people monthly across our site, social channels and newsletters.

We are looking for a high-energy Senior Brand Partnerships Executive to join our fast-moving commercial team. You will collaborate closely with our editorial, social, and creative teams to craft integrated, high-impact campaigns for clients such as Burberry, Estée Lauder, Liberty and Free People.

If you can own the full sales lifecycle – from lead generation and creative pitching to negotiation, closing and delivery – turn a cold email into a warm relationship, hold your own (and enjoy yourself) in a room full of senior marketers, laugh off a rejection and come back with a better pitch the next day… you’re going to fit right in.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Relationship Building: Build and nurture genuine, long-term relationships with senior brand marketers and agency contacts across luxury, fashion, beauty, retail, and lifestyle sectors.
• New Business & Pipeline Growth: Proactively identify sales opportunities, map key prospects, and manage a robust pipeline to hit and exceed your sales targets.
• Creative Pitching: Pitch bespoke, insight-led commercial packages blending editorial, social media, custom email inclusions, and display formats tailored to client goals.
• Deal Negotiation & Closing: Lead commercial discussions and close multi-platform partnerships, ranging from flat-fee campaigns to always-on annual deals.
• End-to-End Campaign Delivery: Work hand-in-hand with our internal creative, editorial, and social teams to ensure campaigns execute seamlessly from contract to launch.
• Insightful Reporting: Track performance and present clear, narrative-driven campaign wrap-ups and insights to ensure repeat client business.
• Market Intelligence: Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends, competitor moves, and emerging formats to keep our commercial offers best-in-class.

You’ll Be Perfect If You Have…

• Proven Track Record: Bring 1-3+ years of experience in digital media sales, brand partnerships, or branded content with a documented track record of exceeding targets.
• Active Industry Network: Hold an active network of brand and agency contacts across fashion, beauty, retail, or luxury lifestyle.
• Inherent Sales Drive: Are a natural deal-closer — resilient, curious, and motivated by seeing your work land and hitting your revenue targets.
• Commercial Gravitas: Possess strong commercial gravitas, with the confidence to lead rooms, negotiate effectively, and manage multiple campaigns seamlessly.
• Mindset & Culture Fit: Are coachable, thrive in fast-paced environments, and genuinely love luxury lifestyle, digital trends, and London culture.

What’s In It For You?

• Salary: Competitive – Based on Experience
• Flexible Working: WFH Fridays
• Exclusive Perks: Access to top-tier industry events and press trips (after probation).
• Team Culture: Regular team socials and a vibrant company culture.
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing independent business.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!