Brand Partnerships Director

Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed media company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, and e-commerce and retail platform HBX.

We are recruiting for a Brand Partnerships Director to drive media sales & brand partnerships for Hypebeast & Hypebae in the UK.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a proven record in media sales, plus a demonstrable passion for digital media and innovation. Someone who loves our platforms and is experienced in generating significant revenue from UK-based agencies and clients.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with the vision to produce leading-edge, multi-platform, social & digital programs for the world’s premium advertisers.

Responsibilities:

• Generate significant advertising revenue by growing relationships with UK-based media agencies, PR agencies, and clients.
• Solicit RFP’s as well as unlocking proactive new business opportunities.
• Sell online, offline and bespoke advertising solutions across all Hypebeast platforms.
• Create compelling sales propositions utilising consumer trends, market knowledge and data-driven insights.
• Understand client’s requirements, brief the creative planning teams and pitch creative proposals.
• Coordinate with Account Servicing teams to ensure delivery of successful ad campaigns.
• Provide accurate forecasting & reporting.
• Represent Hypebeast at events and serve as a brand ambassador, communicating our core narratives and reinforcing the leading position Hypebeast holds in the marketplace.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years media sales experience, with a proven track record of achieving revenue goals.
• Strong, existing relationships with mid/senior level UK clients, & agencies.
• Outstanding communications and negotiation skills.
• Flawless presentation skills, and the ability to lead strategic conversations that navigate the needs of Hypebeast and the client.
• In-depth knowledge of digital media business and agency partner requirements.
• Ability to drive revenue in a fast-paced, highly-creative organisation.
• Highly organised and results driven.
• A drive for success at a personal, team, and corporate level.