1 day ago
Commercial Director
£100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Commercial Director - Retail Media Agency
My client is a globally recognised real estate and destination developer-operator, managing an impressive portfolio of flagship retail, commercial, and experience-led spaces across Europe and the US. The business has built an innovative in-house retail media agency that serves as a one-stop-shop to create innovative and dynamic campaigns using their platform of best-in-class retail media assets and advertising capabilities to connect brands with highly engaged audiences. This includes brand experiences, brand partnerships, media, online platforms and data services.
We are looking for a bold and ambitious commercial sales leader to join the dynamic team. Responsible for steering growth and driving performance, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategic partnerships, work with high-profile brands, and deliver creative campaigns that add real value- all while leading a talented and ambitious team in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
In this role you will:
Drive income by working across the team on strategy, business planning, and achieving set budgets
Create long-term, 360-degree strategic partnerships that maximise value for all stakeholders
Support and develop the sales team, focusing on new business opportunities and strategic selling
Build and nurture a strong network of brand, agency, and media partners
Structure multi-asset campaigns aligned with current trends and consumer insights
To be successful, you will need:
Demonstrable experiential and media sales experience at a national or Director level with major brands and agencies and a proven record of opening doors at the highest levels
A strong reputation for winning high-profile accounts and closing strategic, complex deals
Leadership skills necessary to manage and motivate a sales team
Exceptional ability to build relationships, negotiate effectively, and manage stakeholder expectations
A solid understanding of current consumer trends and innovative brand activation strategies
Nice-to-haves include digital expertise, data-driven campaign experience, and prior involvement in retail or real estate sectors. A relevant degree and significant experience in strategic sales are preferred.
To discuss this opportunity in more detail please hit apply or send me a message.
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