Are you passionate about helping brands connect with the next generation?

We’re looking for an ambitious Head of Sales & Partnerships to launch and grow the commercial function for a fast growing youth media business reaching millions of Gen Z and student consumers across the UK and US.

This is a genuine opportunity to build something from the ground up. You’ll own the commercial strategy, win key partnerships, shape the go to market proposition and build your own sales team as the business scales.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and closing high value partnerships

• Build relationships with leading brands and media agencies looking to engage Gen Z audiences

• Sell integrated campaigns across branded content, social media, creator partnerships, campus activations and live experiences

• Develop commercial packages, pricing and partnership solutions that deliver measurable value for clients

• Grow long term strategic partnerships while consistently exceeding revenue targets

• Collaborate with editorial, creative and social teams to deliver innovative campaigns

• Recruit, mentor and lead a high performing commercial team as the business grows

We’re looking for someone who has

• 5+ years of experience in media sales, partnerships, sponsorship or branded content

• A proven record of winning direct brand partnerships and agency relationships

• Strong commercial instincts with an entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to build a pipeline from scratch

• Experience selling social, digital, creator, experiential or youth focused media solutions

• Existing relationships across agencies or brands targeting Gen Z audiences would be highly advantageous

We’d especially love to hear from people with experience at

• Youth media publishers

• Social first media businesses

• Creator economy platforms

• Student marketing specialists

• Media agencies with partnerships teams

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission with accelerators

• Hybrid working in Central London

• 25 days holiday plus birthday leave

• Private health and wellbeing benefits

• Flexible working hours

• The chance to build and lead your own commercial function with significant progression opportunities

If you’re excited by building partnerships that genuinely resonate with young audiences and want the opportunity to shape the future of a growing media business, we’d love to hear from you.