The JPI Media southern division, covering Portsmouth and Sussex, is seeking to appoint a new Commercial Director.

The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership skills and be able to demonstrate first class digital sales and marketing experience in a blue chip business environment. The role involves the commercial leadership of some of the leading local news brands in the country, working with one of the most ambitious media organisations in the UK.

The goal is to promote and expand the company’s commercial activity in a rapidly evolving media landscape that will generate revenues and lead to sustainable growth whilst aligning to and supporting the group strategy of Localise Monetise Digitise Energise.

The South Division occupies a stunning location in which to work and live - encompassing both the South Downs National Park and the coastline which includes Chichester Harbour, one of the country’s finest areas of outstanding natural beauty. It is the headquarters of many global businesses including Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Leading the Commercial Team responsible for overall sales growth, the Commercial Director will directly influence the growth of digital revenues, customer retention, and acquisition, as well as maintaining and maximising print opportunities.

Aligned to, and supporting the commercial digital strategy, the Commercial Director will work closely with the key stakeholders, to improve their own and their teams digital performance and capability. They will actively demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the digital and print marketplace directly with customers and their teams, utilising JPIMedia marketing solutions.

If you are a marketing specialist with excellent marketing knowledge, an influencer who can make significant change happen through working with others and have the ability to articulate digital complexity in simple terms we would love to hear from you. Email to register your interest in the first instance to Maria Green, PA to Chief Commercial Officer

maria.green@jpimedia.co.uk