Advertising Director - Wallpaper

Wallpaper’s Commercial Advertising Sales Team is looking for an Advertising Director to lead its advertising sales within one of the most iconic and influential design and lifestyle brands in the world. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will shape the future of a brand that is synonymous with creativity, innovation, and luxury. 

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a global brand with a passionate audience and a diverse range of advertising partners.

If you are a creative leader with client insight into the luxury market and experience creating modern commercial solutions, this is your opportunity to make an impact at the heart of a world-renowned brand.

What you'll be doing...

As the Advertising Director for Wallpaper, you will shape and implement creative, branded content strategies that resonate with the brand’s discerning audience and premium client base. With an understanding of Wallpaper’s heritage and its global reputation for excellence in design, architecture, art, and lifestyle, you will ensure all commercial projects align with the brand’s ethos.

An important member of the leadership team, you will collaborate with the Commercial Director, Managing Director, and other leaders. Building relationships with editorial, ad ops, and tech teams, you will be a bridge between the brand’s creative vision and its commercial goals.

Your role will inspire and lead a high-performing team to develop innovative, tailored solutions for clients, promoting creative excellence across:

• Branded content 
• Digital advertising
• Social media and influencer marketing
• Events, and experiential activations
• Video and audio storytelling

Specifically, you will be responsible for: 

• Develop a comprehensive sales strategy to lead Wallpaper's advertising revenues growth across digital, print and branded content solutions
• Set clear performance expectations for the sales team, ensuring accountability for achieving both individual and team targets.
• Manage the team’s performance to exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Focus on long-term revenue generation by securing annual contracts and selling key strategic campaigns, closely monitoring the pipeline
• Prioritise the retention and growth of strategic client relationships, working to build new partnerships to drive revenue.
• Engage with senior-level clients and agencies, developing deep relationships that ensure ongoing success and new business development.
• Work on pricing and rate card strategies for new products, ensuring they align with market trends and client needs.
• Identify new non-endemic business opportunities to diversify revenue streams and expand the brand’s reach.

Experience that puts you ahead of the curve...

• Experience in the luxury advertising market with of the unique demands and expectations of premium clients and audiences.
• Experience a senior commercial role, with experience driving and growing strategic, long-term revenue and profitability.
• Expertise across a broad range of sales functions, including branded content, events, partnerships, video, audio, social, influencers, and digital advertising.
• Experience building, scaling, and managing teams within a matrix organisation.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and connect persuasively with diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders and key clients.

What’s in it for you…

The expected range for this role is £49,000 - £70,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Paddington 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

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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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