Client Director – Luxury

Hearst Health

. Lead strategic partnerships with a portfolio of prestigious luxury brands across Hearst UK titles including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire and ELLE Decoration .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLead💰 £50,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic account management and media planning, with a focus on luxury brands and the ability to leverage audience insights for commercial success. Proven ability to build and maintain high-value client relationships while driving sustainable revenue growth through innovative strategies.

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Strategic Account ManagementMedia PlanningClient Relationship BuildingCommercial Strategy DevelopmentPresentation and Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Account ManagementMedia PlanningCommercial StrategyAudience Insight AnalysisCampaign Performance Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsResilienceCuriosity

Industry Keywords

Luxury BrandsPublishingAdvertisingBrand MarketingFashionBeautyTravelAutomotiveDrinksLifestyle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic partnerships with a portfolio of prestigious luxury brands across Hearst UK titles including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire and ELLE Decoration
Develop insight-led commercial strategies that strengthen long-term partnerships, drive sustainable revenue growth and unlock new business opportunities
Own strategic account plans, setting growth priorities and building long-term partnership roadmaps
Develop integrated media plans across print, digital, social, video, events and other channels
Translate audience, market and campaign insight into commercial recommendations
Identify and convert opportunities to grow existing accounts, including new briefs, cross-platform partnerships, expanded campaigns and new investment areas
Build direct relationships with senior client and agency stakeholders as a trusted strategic adviser
Lead proposals, pitches and presentations with internal specialists
Track account performance and market developments, using data and client feedback to improve plans and demonstrate value
Collaborate with editorial, creative, insights, operations, digital and media teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in senior client partnership, account management, media, publishing, advertising or brand marketing, ideally within the luxury sector
Proven track record of growing high-value client accounts through strong relationships, commercial judgement and a focus on delivering results
Strong strategic media planning skills across print, digital, social, video, events and other channels
Understanding of luxury brands, audiences and the wider luxury landscape, including fashion, beauty, travel, automotive, drinks and lifestyle categories
Ability to use audience insight, market intelligence and campaign performance data to shape recommendations and persuasive business cases
Excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills
Confidence to influence senior stakeholders and lead complex conversations
Highly organised, commercially minded and collaborative
Resilience and curiosity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels
Office sample sales with discounted luxury beauty products
Specsavers eye care
Company-funded Health Cash Plan
Mental health support
Discounted gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Location Flex
Holiday Exchange
Charity Day
Wellbeing resources
Hearst ERG Groups
Workplace Pension
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Season Ticket Loan
Salary Finance tools
Financial Wellbeing sessions
Home Tech benefits
Discounts across London
Everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app