Description

A leading player in the media space is looking for a Digital Sales Manager to drive new business and grow digital revenue across SME and independent agency markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, results-driven sales professional to take full ownership of their pipeline and make a visible impact in a high-growth digital environment.

The ideal candidate is a natural hunter with a strong network in the digital media space – someone who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and staying ahead of the curve in a fast-moving industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead new business activity targeting independent agencies and SME advertisers.

• Develop and convert digital opportunities with a barter-led approach.

• Manage the full sales cycle – from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and close.

• Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers across agencies and client-side brands.

• Collaborate with internal media and client services teams to deliver tailored value propositions.

• Keep up to date with industry trends across programmatic, performance, and digital innovation.

• Represent the business at industry events, agency meetings, and networking opportunities.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in digital media sales – ideally within ad tech, programmatic, or digital networks.

• Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets.

• Existing relationships with independent media agencies and direct advertisers.

• Experience working with SMEs or fast-growing brands.

• Highly commercial, resilient, and target-driven with a proactive mindset.

• Confident operating independently with full ownership of sales strategy and reporting.

• Strong knowledge of the digital landscape – including platforms, DSPs, or audience/data solutions.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus commission.

• Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and shape digital growth strategy.

• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and multi-channel campaigns.

• A high-energy, entrepreneurial culture that rewards ambition and initiative.

• Real career development in a digitally-focused, commercially savvy environment.

Ideal for someone who’s previously worked at a digital platform or media network – and is ready to step into a role with ownership, autonomy, and impact.