Manx Technology GroupSmart Island
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Sales Director

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedRetail
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 31 March 2026

Job Description

Our client seeks an experienced Sales Director to lead their Commercial Team. Role Profile: You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand the client base. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in sales management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the media landscape. Responsible for leading local commercial efforts across print, digital and event platforms, driving revenue growth, maintaining profitability, and developing initiatives that help build the commercial and reputational profile across the island’s community. The Sales Director will be active in growing new networks and engaging local businesses, the public sector and other groups form the island’s buoyant ecosystem. Leading on the development and performance of the sales team, including the delivery of consistent commercial activity and revenue generation throughout the year. Key Skills and Experience: Good academic qualifications. Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales management in the media or advertising industry. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Proficient in using CRM software and sales analytics tools. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Solid experience of building customer bases and growing business networks. For a full job description and to apply please visit searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16233

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i65%

This role involves a mix of strategic planning, people management, and relationship-building, which are less automatable, but also includes significant data analysis, reporting, and CRM-driven tasks that are highly exposed to AI augmentation. While routine reporting and analytics can be automated, leadership and community engagement remain human-centric, keeping overall automation risk moderate and AI exposure high.

Task analysis

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets across print, digital, and event platforms.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the commercial sales team.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, public sector, and community groups.
  • Monitor sales analytics and CRM data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Oversee the development and execution of commercial initiatives to enhance the organization's profile.
  • Ensure consistent commercial activity and revenue generation throughout the year.
  • Represent the company at events and in the media to promote commercial interests.
  • Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to senior management.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 1132Marketing and Sales Directors
O*NET: 11-2022.00 Sales Managers
AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £30k
UK sector median
£20,592
UK sector mean
£24,588
£0£8k£15k£23k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for sales forecasting and trend analysis
  • Automate CRM updates and routine reporting with AI solutions
  • Use generative AI for tailored sales presentations and proposals

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
30%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentSales Copilot

Automates CRM updates and sales analytics reporting

💻 TechnologyPower BI

Visualises sales data and identifies trends efficiently

🌍 OutsourcingVirtual Sales Assistants

Handles routine outreach and lead generation tasks

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments analytics and reporting; human leadership and relationship-building remain essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Analyse sales data and visualise performance trends

Copilot for Excel

Automate sales reporting and forecasting tasks

Copilot for Teams

Streamline team collaboration and meeting summaries

Key Skills

Sales and MarketingExpertStakeholder ManagementAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedProject ManagementAdvancedClient Relationship ManagementExpertPresentation SkillsAdvancedCommunications and MediaAdvancedReport WritingIntermediateCritical ThinkingAdvancedMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateCRM Software ProficiencyIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Sales and MarketingClient Service and Relationship ManagementCommunications and MediaBusiness ManagementReporting and DocumentationData Analysis and ReportingTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningNegotiationSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringPersuasionReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationInstructingTime Management

Alternative Career Paths

Commercial Director90% match

Oversees all commercial operations, including sales, marketing, and business development for broader organizational impact.

Chief Revenue Officer85% match

Leads revenue generation strategies across all company divisions, integrating sales, marketing, and customer success.

Business Development Director80% match

Focuses on identifying and securing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.

General Manager75% match

Manages overall operations, including sales, finance, and staff, for a business unit or organization.

Media Account Director78% match

Leads client accounts and sales initiatives within media and advertising agencies.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Salesforce softwareMicrosoft SQL ServerOracle DatabaseYardi softwareOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareEclipse IDEMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBATableau

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Selling or Influencing Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Getting Information
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Working with Computers
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

4%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

1%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£98k

US ref. $124k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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