Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the commercial team to create, design, and optimise sales decks for client pitches and internal use, ensuring they are visually compelling and aligned with strategic objectives.

• Work closely with the commercial team to bring sales ideas to life in presentations; advise on deck structure, storytelling, and layout.
• Participate in idea generation sessions, helping to shape how we pitch our solutions to prospective clients.

• Work with the Head of Agency and Direct Sales to incorporate audience insights, competitive positioning, market trends, and campaign performance data to strengthen proposals.
• Stay updated on industry trends and translate them into new pitch ideas and proactive sales narratives.

• Support the sales team in preparing award entries with strong narrative and visuals.
• Manage LinkedIn and other social channels content for the sales team to boost engagement and visibility of their work and offering.

• Manage multiple presentation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality.

• Align closely with the Heads of Agency & Direct Sales to track win rates and pitch effectiveness, with KPIs tied directly to new business success.

What We’re Looking For

You’re a self-starter with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling. You understand that how we pitch is just as important as what we pitch and you take pride in crafting compelling presentations that help ideas land. You enjoy being behind the scenes but at the heart of the action, working closely with sales and strategy teams to drive commercial success.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, juggle multiple priorities with ease, and always deliver high-quality work under pressure. You’re a creative thinker with a commercial edge, able to transform rough concepts into polished narratives that win business.

You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently, but you love collaborating with teams to shape the way big ideas are brought to life.

• 3+ years of experience in publisher sales support, commercial design, or media/agency environments.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint & Pitch with a strong design sensibility (Adobe Creative Suite and Canva a plus).
• A clear understanding of how to sell ideas visually and strategically.
• Previous experience working in a sales team, pitch environment or similar commercial function.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Strong written communication and storytelling skills.
• Highly motivated and collaborative, with a team-first mindset.

‍What We Offer

• A fast-paced, creative environment where your work has a direct impact on business results.
• Opportunity to work alongside senior sales leaders and shape high-value pitches.
• Competitive compensation package including performance-linked bonus.
• The role is a hybrid one with the freedom to move between home and our offices in a great central location in Dublin city centre.

Please apply by email with a cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@thejournal.ie with Application: Media Sales Support Manager in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 1 September.