Your mission

As Client Category Director – Beauty, you will define and lead the commercial strategy for the beauty vertical across the HELLO! portfolio. You’ll drive revenue growth through innovative, multi-platform brand partnerships spanning print, digital, social, video, audio, and experiential channels. This senior client-facing role blends strategic vision, creative flair, and deep beauty industry insight to deliver impactful, insight-led collaborations that inspire audiences and exceed client objectives. Please note this is a one year fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end commercial strategy for the Beauty category across all HELLO! platforms, including HELLO! magazine, LUXE, London, Weddings, H Fashion, hellomagazine.com, and all social, video, audio, and live event touchpoints.
• Develop and deliver integrated, data-driven partnerships that align with client goals and achieve ambitious revenue targets.
• Oversee ideation, creation, and execution of multi-platform campaigns—from editorially aligned branded content to high-impact events and activations.
• Cultivate and grow strategic relationships with senior marketing, PR, and brand leaders within the beauty industry.
• Collaborate with agencies to identify opportunities, craft compelling responses to briefs, and convert pitches into long-term partnerships.
• Build and execute the Beauty category revenue plan, ensuring alignment with HELLO!’s wider commercial strategy.
• Lead client and agency responses—partnering with creative strategy, insight, and content teams to craft standout proposals.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities across emerging channels such as podcasts, social video, and experiential platforms.
• Create and deliver bespoke partnership proposals, combining creativity, storytelling, and commercial strategy.
• Strengthen HELLO!’s network within the beauty sector through events, launches, and continuous client engagement.
• Act as the category authority, staying ahead of trends, product innovation, and consumer insights.
• Regularly evaluate target client lists to optimise business potential and drive incremental growth.
• Elevate HELLO!’s presence within the beauty community through thought leadership and event representation.
• Ensure all commercial materials—decks, video pitches, and presentations—are of the highest creative and strategic quality, consistent with HELLO!’s tone and brand values.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Partner with the Insight team to ensure proposals are data-led, audience-focused, and category relevant.
• Collaborate closely with Editorial to align on brand priorities and leverage editorial storytelling for commercial gain.
• Work with Finance to maintain forecasting accuracy and resolve billing queries efficiently.
• Liaise with Events, Social, Video, and Audio teams to ensure seamless delivery of all campaign activations.
• Partner with Marketing to develop collaborations for HELLO! and H Fashion membership communities.

Your profile

• Be an expert in HELLO!’s brand, audience, and platforms, embodying its tone and values.
• Deliver confident, engaging client and agency presentations, underpinned by strong market insight and storytelling.
• Maintain meticulous records of all commercial activity, including client interactions, proposals, and revenue tracking.
• Represent HELLO! at industry events, launches, and trade shows, building the brand’s reputation and influence.
• Serve as a brand ambassador, championing innovation and excellence across all commercial touchpoints.

Experience

Experience in a client facing Beauty role is essential. Excellent knowledge of the Beauty industry and experience in setting the commercial strategy for the Beauty category.

Qualifications

Previous experience is key but a relevant qualification would be desirable.

Why us?

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year (for full time employees)
• 1 birthday day per year
• Private Medical Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance currently 6 x salary
• Generous Employer Pension contributions
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Plus all of the perks of working for a fun media company!

To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV