Overview
Your Team: You will be joining the Commercial Travel Team, a vital and high‑exposure department within News UK that bridges world‑class editorial content with commercial partners. Your Role: As a leader, you will manage key media agency relationships for our travel portfolio, reporting directly to the Travel Client Director, and drive commercial advertising revenue across diverse platforms including tour operators, cruise lines, airlines and tourist boards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of The Times, Sunday Times, and The Sun travel sections, coordinating with planning and editorial teams to deliver high‑quality products on deadline.
- Develop deep relationships with key agencies to ensure a mutual understanding of product portfolios, customer segments, and commercial objectives.
- Deliver creative and compelling advertising proposals that solve client needs and meet commercial targets.
- Oversee budgeting and forecasting for classified and print sections, ensuring alignment with overall commercial targets.
- Provide mentorship and direction to an Agency Sales Manager, setting clear KPIs and supporting professional growth.
- Pitch innovative, multi‑channel solutions across print and online platforms that engage target audiences effectively.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in professional, target‑driven media sales with ability to deliver against commercial goals.
- Experience selling or building multimedia campaigns spanning print, digital, video, audio, and events.
- High‑level negotiation skills and confidence to lead discussions with senior agency partners on long‑term partnerships.
- Strong networking ability to build rapport with agencies, clients and internal departments.
- Strong financial acumen for setting, managing, and reporting on budgets and forecasts.
- Proactive drive to build a high‑potential business area and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
- Collaborative spirit and desire to contribute to a hard‑working, inspirational, and fun team culture.
- Experience with online travel clients or travel‑specific campaigns is preferred.
Hybrid Work Model
The role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. Certain positions may require additional in‑office days; please discuss specific requirements with your recruiter.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance, including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
- Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks at full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
- Access to exclusive events and competitions with brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times, and weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
- Wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
- Wide range of training, including full LinkedIn Learning access.
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
EEO & Inclusive Recruitment
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at careers@news.co.uk to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.
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