Commercial Publishing Director

As one of the UK's most influential women's media brands, Stylist continues to evolve its multi-platform proposition across digital, social, experiential and content-led partnerships, creating exciting new opportunities for advertisers and audiences alike. This is a rare opportunity to shape the commercial future of a trusted, purpose-driven brand with a highly engaged audience, leading a talented commercial team while building new revenues for the business. For a commercially driven leader, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact, accelerate revenue growth, unlock new market opportunities and help define the next chapter of Stylist's success.

The Commercial Director is responsible for driving advertising and partnership revenue across the Stylist portfolio, leading the commercial function to achieve ambitious revenue targets while protecting and enhancing the strength of the brand. This role oversees sales performance, pipeline management, forecasting and commercial opportunity development while building senior agency and client relationships. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own delivery of advertising and partnership revenue targets across the Stylist portfolio. 
• Lead the strategic development of digital and social advertising growth.
• Partner closely with the Sales and Stylist Studios teams to maximise revenue  and margin. 
• Represent Stylist in the market, driving new commercial opportunities. 
• Ensure all advertising and partnership activity aligns with and strengthens the Stylist brand. 
• Partner with Finance to understand revenue, contribution and profitability performance. 
• Lead commercial forecasting, revenue planning and pipeline management. 

What Success Looks Like 

Revenue targets achieved, stronger pipeline visibility, improved forecast accuracy, growth in digital and social revenue, stronger agency relationships and improved commercial profitability. 

• Significant senior commercial leadership experience in media or advertising
• Deep understanding of digital and social advertising
• Strong agency and client network
• Proven revenue delivery
• Experience leading commercial teams
• Skills: Strategic Planning, Selling, Stakeholder relationship management, Data analytics, Innovation Management, AI

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter. 

Closing date for applications: 24th August at 12noon