Advertising Director

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, including 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 Group, Church’s, Rolex, Faberge, Fortnum & Mason, Ben Pentreath and Elegant Resorts to name but a few.

What you'll be doing

We have recently relaunched the Country Life website and refined our social strategy and are looking for an experienced sales professional/leader who can work alongside the Print Advertising Director to enable the team to grow digital revenues and embrace the challenge of carving a niche for Country Life in the digital advertising space. This is a player manager role with significant focus on client-direct sales of the Country Life website. Working collaboratively with the Print Ad Director and editorial team is crucial for success, and excelling in a target-based environment is a must. 

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Luxury and Lifestyle, you will work from our London Paddington office on a hybrid basis and drive digital ad revenues, growing revenues to £1m+. You will utilise your existing network of clients 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. 

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Knowledge and experience of working with the UK digital luxury ad market
• The ability to create a winning digital ad strategy, identify opportunities, influence client spend, and deliver results
• Think creatively and  effectively communicate pitch ideas to clients and internal delivery teams
• People management experience 
• Excellent influencing, objection handling, presentation, and negotiation skills.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £55,000 - £80,000 

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

Internal job family level Commercial 6

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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