Sales & Relationship Manager

Media Isle of Man is the island’s leading provider of multi-channel news dedicated to connecting the community through impactful journalism. Our dynamic media portfolio includes long-standing, trusted newsprint titles, fast-paced online news platforms which attract an average of 1.4 million page views per month, a robust social media following and the island’s flagship awards and events.  

SALES & RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Media Isle of Man is looking for a new member of its Sales Team as we continue our growth as a leading provider of multi-channel media, news and events.

We’re hiring a motivated and experienced new Sales & Relationship Manager who will join us at an important time of development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for sales and will be all-round team players who are passionate about contributing to our network of rapidly growing local news channels.

The successful candidate will join our business at a pivotal time of growth and transition, and will contribute across channels including: iomtoday.co.im, Gef the Isle of Man Examiner, the Manx Independent, the Isle of Man Courier and our events portfolio.

What we’re looking for:

  • Experienced sales representative/business development managers with customer relationship management or account handling experience (minimum two years)

    · Experience of media sales will be an advantage

    · Team members with a track record of building or retaining business or commercial relationships

    · Aptitude to work across different products in a dynamic environment

    · Confident attitude to working with customers and colleagues

    · Ability to meet deadlines and targets in a revenue/sales-based environment, individually and as part of a team

    · Appreciation of the digital opportunity including engagement data and social media

    · Confident and outward-facing attitude to working with colleagues, customers and our partners

Key responsibilities:

  • Conducting research to develop a sales pipeline and working alongside Sales Manager and wider team

  • Reaching out to prospective, repeat and lapsed advertisers/partners on the telephone and digitally, confirming in-person appointments, presenting/pitching using sales collateral and adopting brand and product messaging

  • Converting sales and establishing a consistent flow of revenue-based activity

  • Supporting advertisers and commercial partners with the development of impactful branded campaigns for multi-channel media

  • Nurturing relationships with advertisers and sponsors to generate revenue and sustained partnerships

  • Managing customer campaigns including campaign administration, processing of advertising/marketing assets and management of CRM

  • Representing Media Isle of Man at events, conferences and across the wider community

  • Playing an active part in regular team updates, planning and strategy sessions

  • Regular use of social media to build network and drive engagement with our products

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary package with commission structure

  • 5.2 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Friendly working environment

  • Free life assurance

  • Laptop and mobile phone

How to Apply

Applications close on 2 October 2026.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter for the attention of ben.sowrey@mediaiom.im and

rachel.kay@mediaiom.im