Travel & Commercial Partnerships Manager,Good Housekeeping & Homes

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The Role

As ourTravel & Commercial Partnerships Manager forGood Housekeeping and theHomes portfolio you will play an integral role in delivering the Brand Plans forHearst UKs biggest brands. Working with a high degree ofentrepreneurialism and autonomy you will take full end-to-end ownership of planning securing and delivering commercial partnerships within the travel categoryin order to hit agreed revenue KPIs that both enhance the member experience anddrive commercial revenue.

You will act as a key connector between editorial customer and commercial teams playing a critical role in maintaining and accelerating the growth momentum of theGood Housekeeping and Homes portfolio.

Main Duties

Travel Partnerships

End-to-end ownership of planning securing and delivering commercial member/customer travel offers to hit agreed revenue KPIs.

• You will lead the negotiation of profitable partnerships that enhance the member experience and align with (and amplify) brand plans.

• This includes shaping compelling compliant propositions and communications managing timelines and ensuring accurate budgeting reporting and forecasting (e.g. Travel DepartmentRagdale Hall Fred. Olsen English Heritage / RHS).

Partner Outreach

• Proactively build and maintain relationships with key travel industry contacts identifying new opportunities and keeping relevant Hearst stakeholders informed and aligned.

Relationship Development

• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal teams and external travel partners (hotels tour operators airlines tourist boards and PR agencies) to develop experiences that reflect each brands positioning and audience needs.

Marketing Planning & Delivery

• Work closely with central design production and marketing planning teams to schedule and deliver promotions that maximise revenue. Manage collateral end-to-end including copy approvals asset management and deadlines.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure full and accurate reporting on booked and received revenue. Establish a clear process with partners and Finance so Hearst UK has visibility of expected revenue and payments based on booking volumes and departure dates.

Legal & Contracting

• Partner with Legal to ensure contracts and delivery are commercially optimised and fully compliant (including data management labelling and delivery of agreed contractual elements).

Experience Design & Delivery

• Collaborate with customer editorial and events teams to ensure all member/customer touchpoints are brand-worthy and optimised for conversion cross-sell and feedback/data capture.

• You may be required to attend selected branded trips as a Hearst ambassador helping to ensure smooth delivery and a great member experience.

Collaboration & Ownership

• Work closely with PD/MD the Membership Director (CL) the Client Partner for Travel and wider commercial teams to ensure clarity of ownership joined-up planning and no duplication.

Wider Brand Partnerships

• Support PD/MD the Membership Director (CL) and wider commercial and editorial teams to identify and cultivate profitable partnership opportunities outside of travel as required to help deliver agreed KPIs.

Financial Planning Budgeting & Business Planning

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and business plans working closely with senior leadership to ensure forecasts priorities and commercial plans are clear realistic and trackable.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in business administration promotions marketing or a similar field (essential) ideally within the media industry.

• Exposure to the travel industry and/or an existing network of contacts (desirable).

• Experience supporting the planning and delivery of events (desirable).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and consumer/audience insights and turn them into action (essential).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage influence and align stakeholders at all levels (essential).

• Proven experience in sales development and revenue generation with a commercial mindset and track record of delivering results (essential).

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and adapting quickly to change (essential).

Benefits

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extrasthey are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes you could be trying the next big thing in beauty food & drink.

• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care a company-funded Health Cash Plan and access to mental health support.

• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.

• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.

• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.

• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension Income Protection Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.

• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools Financial Wellbeing sessions and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.

• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in one that respects protects represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business we recognise the significant benefits of creativity collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.