Account Director - Wallpaper

Future; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

What you'll be doing

International, intelligent, and influential, Wallpaper* is the world’s most important design and lifestyle magazine brand. Since 1996, Wallpaper* has attracted a sophisticated global audience by always pushing into creative territories and ensuring that its coverage of everything from architecture to motoring, fashion to travel, and interiors to jewellery remains unrivalled.

As Wallpaper’s Account Director, you will manage main accounts and generate minimum annual revenues of £1m per year. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will work to win new business and grow existing client spending from across Wallpaper’s global client base. On top of the daily account management, you will also work with Wallpaper’s 3rd party sales reps to ensure Wallpaper’s leading position in the luxury market, and be a mentor for Account Managers and Sales Executives within the team.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Outstanding sales ability in creative solutions, print and digital partnerships and business development
• Experience in the luxury industry
• New business development experience critical
• Market and product category expertise
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Pipeline and forecasting management
• Excellent knowledge of the print, digital, and events commercial advertising landscape
• Work well as part of a team and independently

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £32,000 - £60,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Paddington Office, working three days from the office, two from home.

… Plus more great perks, which include:

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time.
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future.
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

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