Commercial Director – Events, Content & Strategic Partnerships (Healthcare Focus)

About this role

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. Commercial Director – Events, Content & Strategic Partnerships (Healthcare focused) Newsweek | UK / International | Full-time Role Overview Newsweek is seeking an experienced, commercially driven Sales Director to lead front-end revenue generation across our B2B events, sponsored content, special reports and strategic partnership portfolio.

This is a senior, hands-on new-business role for a consultative seller who can turn market insight, editorial themes and client business priorities into high-value commercial partnerships. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of sales, research, strategy and content. They will identify commercially relevant sectors and themes, engage senior decision-makers, understand their objectives and build bespoke solutions spanning event sponsorship, thought leadership, sponsored content, executive engagement and related Newsweek platforms.

This is not a traditional advertising or transactional sponsorship-sales role. We are looking for someone who can originate opportunities, shape the proposition with internal teams and personally lead complex conversations through to close. This role will focus on the healthcare sector, so prior healthcare industry experience and an established network of industry contacts are essential. Working hours are normally 9am to 6pm.

UK-based role with competitive salary and commission. Flexibility to work remotely within the UK, with travel for client meetings, Newsweek events and relevant international engagements as required. Key Responsibilities Consultative Sales & Revenue Leadership Own and grow a significant individual revenue pipeline across events, sponsored content, special reports and strategic partnerships. Lead senior-level consultative sales conversations, diagnosing a client's business, marketing and thought-leadership objectives before recommending a solution.