Senior Commercial Product Executive (Media)

TL;DR

Senior Commercial Product Executive (Media): Managing the commercial performance and operational delivery of the FT Weekend portfolio with an accent on revenue optimization and issue delivery. Focus on flat planning, inventory management, and building data-led arguments for product improvements.

Location: London, 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite)

Company

One of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy.

What you will do

• Act as the primary commercial lead for FT Weekend Magazine, ensuring weekly issue delivery and performance.
• Own flat planning, ad allocations, and inventory management in partnership with Editorial and Production.
• Track commercial targets and deliver quarterly revenue analysis and performance insights across the portfolio.
• Identify commercial opportunities and build data-led arguments for new product development or enhancements.
• Maintain sales collateral, including media kits, rate cards, and publishing schedules.
• Coordinate logistics across editorial, production, and sales teams to ensure alignment on deadlines.

Requirements

• Strong commercial competence with experience in product management, media sales, or publishing.
• Ability to balance critical thinking with detailed operational execution and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with data, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Solid proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the London office to support the hybrid model.

Nice to have

• Experience using Salesforce.
• Background in luxury, media, or publishing sectors.
• Knowledge of print production, issue planning, or advertising operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative culture that supports growth, career aspirations, and wellbeing.
• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages and subsidised gym memberships.
• 50% hybrid working model with openness to specific flexible working pattern requests.