Sales Executive, iRadio

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave including Good/G

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Pension scheme

Hybrid Working

Learning and development

Bike to Work

Job summary

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is seeking an ambitious Sales Executive to join the iRadio team and drive growth across the West & North West region, selling radio, digital and sponsorship solutions to help brands connect with iRadio’s audience.

You will manage an established portfolio, build long-term client relationships and develop innovative advertising solutions across on-air and online platforms. Hybrid working and a supportive commercial team are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in media sales is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow an extensive list of new clients in the region.
• Achieve sales targets across radio, digital and sponsorships.
• Respond to briefs and develop new and existing relationships.
• Oversee execution of campaigns including content and digital assets.
• Collaborate with programming and Integration for a 360° approach.

Skills

Sales

Advertising

Account management

Digital selling

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Job description

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Bauer Media Audio Ireland is the country’s largest commercial radio group, operating eight stations including national brands Today FM and Newstalk, alongside youth-focused SPIN stations in Dublin and the Southwest. The portfolio also includes iRadio across the Northeast and Northwest, 98FM in Dublin, Beat in the Southeast, and Red FM in Cork.

iRadio is one of Ireland’s leading regional radio brands, connecting with audiences across the Northeast and Northwest. With a strong local presence and a passion for delivering engaging content, iRadio offers businesses exciting opportunities to reach their target audiences through creative advertising, digital solutions and innovative sponsorship campaigns.

As part of Bauer Media Audio Ireland, iRadio combines the power of local connection with the reach and expertise of one of Ireland’s largest commercial media groups.

Beyond radio, Bauer Media Audio Ireland delivers a diverse and innovative audio offering. This includes Off the Ball, Ireland’s leading digital sports brand; GoLoud, a premium platform for radio, podcasts, and music; audioXi, the country’s largest digital audio advertising exchange; and Media Central, Ireland’s leading media sales house.

About the Role

We’re looking for an ambitious, creative and relationship-driven Sales Executive to join the iRadio team and make a real impact across the West & North West.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your sales career in media, working with businesses across the region to bring their brands to life through the power of radio, digital and innovative sponsorship solutions. You’ll build lasting client relationships, grow an established portfolio and uncover new opportunities, helping businesses connect with iRadio’s audience in meaningful and memorable ways.

Based in the West & North West region (Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Longford, Leitrim and Donegal) , you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional account management and developing growth strategies across both on‑air and online platforms. From creating innovative advertising solutions to developing impactful sponsorship campaigns, you’ll have the opportunity to shape ideas that deliver real results for our clients.

We’re looking for someone with a strong knowledge and understanding of the Irish advertising market, who thrives on taking initiative, building relationships and working collaboratively within a team. You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive commercial team where your ideas are valued and your contribution makes a difference.

If you’re driven by sales, love the energy of media and are ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Grow an extensive list of new clients throughout the West & North West region
• Achieve sales targets while driving innovation throughout all available platforms
• Respond to client briefs and develop both new and existing client relationships
• Manage and oversee the execution of all advertising campaigns including content and digital
• Liaise with both programming and Integration to ensure you are offering a 360 approach
• Support and contribute to additional tasks where required

What You'll Have:

• A passion for sales and advertising especially within the radio market
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent client service/account management skills and attention to detail
• Prolific in Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of digital selling and offerings
• Driven and focused on results

Before you apply, make sure you tick the following boxes:

• Full clean driving licence
• Experience in B2B field sales
• Experience in media sales (preferable)

What You’ll Get:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job.

Bauer Media Audio Ireland operates the following benefits for its employees:

• 23 days annual leave including Good Friday & Christmas Eve (25 in total)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme to support your long‑term financial wellbeing
• Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development with access to Learning and Development with Bauer Academy and Learning Waves www.learningwaves.ie
• Flexible and Hybrid Working (for relevant roles)
• Group Discount on Laya Healthcare
• HSF Healthcare – we fund a health cash back plan for your day‑to‑day medical expenses.
• Bike to Work Scheme and Annual Tax Saver Scheme

The closing date for applications is01 October 2026.

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Bauer Media Audio Ireland is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.