Partnerships Director

JOB TITLE

Partnerships Director

THE ROLE

[Employer hidden] is looking for an enthusiastic Partnerships Director to join its London-based team. This position sits within the commercial arm of the business and is tasked with growing revenue through the [Employer hidden] commercial offering.

LOCATION

London (hybrid — in-office + remote)

START DATE

April

This role works across the entire [Employer hidden] portfolio, building and managing partnerships across print, online, social media, and events. It is ideal for an organized self starter with a passion for sales and a drive to build strong relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GJ AND KULTURA

• Working towards monitored sales targets to grow the [Employer hidden] client base across print, online, social media, and events.
• Proactively reaching out to new business prospects while leveraging a personal client network to pitch the [Employer hidden] offering.
• Hosting in-person and digital meetings with new and existing advertisers to sell GJ media partnerships and understand client needs/requirements.
• Managing new and existing accounts, ensuring all agreed-upon activities are scheduled and delivered according to the client’s brief.
• Coordinating with client creative teams to collect advertising copy and collateral, briefing GJ’s design and editorial teams ahead of print/online deadlines.
• Maintaining consistent client communication to re-pitch and upsell the [Employer hidden] offering throughout the year.
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline of potential new clients.
• Negotiating advertising rates in line with the GJ rate card and client budgets.
• Creating business confirmation orders and working closely with the finance team to ensure timely invoicing and payment of partnerships.
• Developing and updating compelling sales collateral in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• This includes writing copy and sourcing imagery for client-specific pitch decks, as well as broader [Employer hidden] marketing materials (media kits, event briefs, etc.).
• Tracking and analysing client activities, ensuring campaign performance is monitored, and creating thorough post-campaign reports to share with brands.
• Working with the online development team to monitor digital ad inventory and ensure impressions are delivered as promised.
• Identifying new revenue opportunities across the GJ portfolio, including memberships, live events, sponsorships, and product development.
• Attending industry and client events to generate new business leads, network, and strengthen relationships (some events may be outside office hours).

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of 5 years in media sales/luxury partnerships role
• Thorough understanding of the luxury marketplace (brands, trends, news etc.)
• Existing network of client/agencies within the luxury space (with a focus on fashion and automotive businesses – preferred, but not essential)
• Strong grasp of cross-platform sales (online, print, social media and events)
• Strong interpersonal skills (inc. networking and public speaking when required)
• Ability to prioritize workload and work across multiple projects concurrently

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

• Central London office location. In the heart of Knightsbridge, a few hundred yards from Hyde Park and surrounded by pubs and restaurants.
• Regular events, socials and team lunches at great locations.
• Young, social team. [Employer hidden] is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

TO APPLY PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO [contact hidden]

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.