Advertising and Partnerships Lead (London)

We're looking for an Advertising & Partnerships Lead to grow strategic partnerships across the global art ecosystem. This revenue-carrying role sits within Artsy and Artnet's Expansion team, responsible for growing revenue across both brands by deepening existing partner relationships and developing new opportunities across the art ecosystem. Performance targets are tied to advertising, data product growth, and subscriptions. Artsy and Artnet have joined forces, bringing together the art world's two most important online destinations under shared leadership and vision. The role will be based in London with 3+ days/week in-office.

Responsibilities

Build and grow partnerships with galleries, museums, art fairs, and art-adjacent businesses across advertising and the commercial product portfolio; Leverage existing art world network to create immediate commercial opportunities and accelerate partnership growth; Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and relationship development through negotiation, closing, and renewal; Develop strategic, consultative relationships with senior stakeholders across the art ecosystem; Identify cross-sell opportunities across the product suite, including advertising, intelligence tools, and new offerings in development

Requirements

7+ years of experience in advertising sales, digital media partnerships, or sponsorship sales, ideally within the art, luxury, culture, or lifestyle sectors; Established network within the contemporary art world and ability to engage senior decision-makers across galleries, museums, fairs, and related institutions; Highly relationship-oriented and comfortable operating in a metrics-driven environment with pipeline and revenue accountability; Understanding of how brand storytelling, audience engagement, and visual identity contribute to successful advertising partnerships; Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and excited to help build a growing business function; Ability to communicate with credibility and confidence across creative and commercial stakeholders; Experience using Salesforce and sales analytics tools to manage pipeline health and performance reporting; Currently authorized to live and work in the UK

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity; Flexible time off; Private healthcare and benefit options, including medical, dental, enhanced parental leave, Pension Plan, life assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme; Professional development, including mentoring, lunch & learns, regular training, 1:1 management, and an open feedback culture; Global internal programming, including happy hours, holiday parties, global All Hands meetings, Artsy Salon, and attendance at art world events; Commission plan eligibility