Account Director, Technology & Automotive

We are the UKs leading premium publisher home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire Mens & Womens Health ELLE Good Housekeeping Harpers Bazaar Digital Spy Cosmopolitan Red and more. At Hearst UK we dont just create content we shape culture.

Our workplace is driven by passion shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy thats brought us here. We believe in each others potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact both across the media landscape and in peoples lives.

Were proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Fridays. Our office is based at House of Hearst 30 Panton Street St Jamess London SW1Y 4AJ where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary - Circa 20% Commission - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidates skills knowledge relevant expertise.

The Role

As the Account Director youll own client service across high-impact 360 campaigns - from pitch to delivery and beyond - leading the strategic and operational response for an Automotive and Technology client patch in close alignment with a designated group of Salespeople. Youll work with some of the worlds most influential brands including Jaguar Land Rover Kia Samsung Meta and Google.

As the central owner of each campaign youll bring cross-functional teams together to shape best-in-class ideas oversee flawless activation and deliver post-campaign storytelling that drives repeat investment and long-term retention.

Main Duties

• Act as the main point of contact for commercial operations improving ways of working to meet revenue and service expectations for Hearst and clients
• Line manage 1 or more Account Managers providing direction coaching and performance management
• Lead cross-team collaboration to shape strategic commercial responses
• Grow and diversify revenue across your client portfolio through innovative thinking and strategising
• Track category trends and competitor activity to spot opportunities and shape proactive client recommendations
• Interrogate client briefs and brief the relevant teams from budget feasibility to integrated creative media and production solutions
• Own campaign delivery as the day-to-day client contact reporting on performance and producing post-campaign analysis that drives repeat business
• Strong written and verbal communication with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• A flexible personable team player who builds relationships at all levels
• Sharp commercial awareness and analytical skill
• Excellent time management prioritisation and workflow management
• A proactive solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency
• Calm under pressure comfortable navigating conflict and delivering at pace
• Strong people leadership - developing direct reports while influencing colleagues across the wider business

What We Are Looking For

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.