Advertising Director, Digital - Country Life

Future; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 60,000

Job description

What you'll be doing

Country Life is one of the most iconic brands in the media landscape, synonymous with unparalleled heritage and prestige, and sits within the luxury group at Future.

The Country Life commercial team drives revenues across a diverse range of advertising markets from premium property, interiors and gardens, art and antiques, luxury clothing and accessories and boutique travel. The calibre of clients we work with includes Savills, Knight Frank, Swatch, Rolex, Faberge, Fortnum & Mason, Ben Pentreath and Elegant Resorts to name but a few.

We have recently relaunched the Country Life website and refined our social strategy and are looking for an experienced sales professional who can exclusively grow digital revenues and embrace the challenge of carving a niche for Country Life in the digital advertising space. Excelling in a target-based environment is a must, coupled with an adaptable mindset.

Reporting to the Advertising Manager, you will work from our London Paddington office on a hybrid basis and drive digital ad revenues, generating annual sales revenues of £500K+ per year. You will utilise your existing network of client and agency relationships, combined with your ability to create new contacts, to be a respected and senior ambassador for the Country Life brand in market. You will manage the sales process from a client patch of 50+ clients.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Knowledge and experience of working with the digital luxury ad market
• The ability to identify digital sales opportunities, influence digital ad spend, and deliver results.
• Think creatively and effectively communicate pitch ideas to clients and internal delivery teams
• Passionate about securing new digital business
• Able to pivot and change course when required by your clients or the business
• Excellent influencing, objection handling, presentation, and negotiation skills.

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 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.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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