Digital Advertising Account Director - Country Life

Future PLC
London
2 days ago
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What youll be doing Country Life is one of the mosticonic brands in the media landscape, synonymous with unparalleledheritage and prestige, and sits within the luxury group at Future.The Country Life commercial team drives revenues across a diverserange of advertising markets from premium property, interiors andgardens, art and antiques, luxury clothing and accessories, andboutique travel. The calibre of clients we work with includesSavills, Knight Frank, Swatch, Rolex, Faberge, Fortnum & Mason,Ben Pentreath, and Elegant Resorts to name but a few. We haverecently relaunched the Country Life website and refined our socialstrategy and are looking for an experienced sales professional whocan exclusively grow digital revenues and embrace the challenge ofcarving a niche for Country Life in the digital advertising space.Excelling in a target-based environment is a must, coupled withadaptability. Reporting to the Advertising Manager, you will workfrom our London Paddington office on a hybrid basis and drivedigital ad revenues, generating annual sales revenues of £500K+ peryear. You will utilise your existing network of client and agencyrelationships, combined with your ability to create new contacts,to be a respected and senior ambassador for the Country Life brandin the market. You will manage the sales process from a clientpatch of 50+ clients. Experience that will put you ahead of thecurve * Knowledge and experience of working with the digital luxuryad market * The ability to identify digital sales opportunities,influence digital ad spend, and deliver results. * Think creativelyand effectively communicate pitch ideas to clients and internaldelivery teams * Passionate about securing new digital business *Able to pivot and change course when required by your clients orthe business * Excellent influencing, objection handling,presentation, and negotiation skills. Whats in it for you Theexpected range for this role is £32,000 - £60,000. This is a hybridrole from our London office, working three days from the office andtwo from home. … Plus more great perks, which include; * Uncappedleave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time * Whenwe hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus *Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future * Wellbeingsupport with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes *Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share IncentivePlan Internal job family level: Commercial 6 Who are we… We’reFuture, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a primedestination for passionate people worldwide looking to consumetrusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - bothonline and off - through our specialist websites, magazines,events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces. We’ve gotambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum andunlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people whowant to be a part of it! Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusionand Diversity at Future We embrace and celebrate diversity, makingit part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuelcreativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building aworkplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered tothrive. When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive,welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about whatyou bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has roomfor everyone. Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business.It’s the Future. Please let us know if you need any reasonableadjustments made so we can give you the best experience! Find outmore about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.#LI-Hybrid J-18808-Ljbffr

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