Commercial Director – Events, Content & Strategic Partnerships

📋 Description

• Lead front-end revenue across Newsweek’s B2B events, sponsored content, special reports and
• Own and grow a significant revenue pipeline across events, sponsorships, content and strategic
• Operate at the intersection of sales, research, strategy and content; shape propositions with
• Identify sectors/themes, engage senior decision-makers and close complex partnerships.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Events, Research, Marketing to ensure credible, differentiated
• Manage the complete commercial cycle from prospecting to close with disciplined pipeline management.

🎯 Requirements

• Substantial B2B commercial sales experience in media, events, research, publishing, or related
• Strong consultative selling capability; track record closing high-value partnerships.
• Experience engaging C-suite and senior stakeholders, shaping multi-platform sponsorships and
• Ability to translate market insights into revenue opportunities and sponsor narratives.
• Excellent negotiation, storytelling and client-facing presentation skills.
• Experienced in CRM and data-driven pipeline management.

🎁 Benefits

• UK-based role with flexibility to work remotely within the UK and travel for client meetings.
• Competitive salary and commission structure; Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer.