Head of Strategic Sales (12 Month Contract)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Digital Revenue Growth Agency Relationship Management Data-Driven Strategy Cross-Functional Leadership Strategic Sales AI Advertising Platforms Negotiation Presentation Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Strategic Sales (12 Month Contract)

London - Hybrid - Contract

The Telegraph is seeking a Head of Strategic Sales to own and deliver digital advertising growth. You will design and launch new propositions, develop innovative commercial models, and build upstream partnerships with Tier 1 and 2 advertisers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver net-new digital advertising revenue across priority growth areas.
  • Lead the launch and scaling of an AI-powered self-serve advertising platform.
  • Develop data-led, sector-specific solutions in partnership with Sales, Product, and Data teams.
  • Build upstream relationships with Tier 1 advertisers and agencies.
  • Shape and implement new commercial models.
  • Personally lead high-impact pitches and presentations.

Requirements

  • Evidence of generating incremental revenue from new strategic initiatives.
  • Proven success in driving digital revenue growth within a premium publisher, platform, or agency environment.
  • Deep knowledge of the UK agency landscape, especially holding companies (WPP, Omnicom, Publicis).
  • Experience delivering outcome-based, data-led sector solutions.
  • Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute complex commercial strategies.
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills.

Benefits

Life at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We offer dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), life assurance, season ticket loans, and more. Training and development are available through The Academy.

Our commitment to inclusion

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About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

For over 160 years, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has had a clear purpose - to lead the news agenda, spark debate and provoke comment. Our Commercial teams drive digital growth. Read more.

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111 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 0DT

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