Full job descriptionOverview
Digital Ship is a leading multimedia platform at the forefront of maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. Through journalism, events, podcasts, and strategic content, we connect technology providers with the decision-makers shaping the future of shipping.
Our mission is to empower a new generation of maritime technology leaders through informative, engaging, and commercially relevant content.
As we scale in 2026, events, media, and studio-led campaigns will drive our next phase of growth, creating new opportunities for ambitious commercial talent to make a real impact.
The Role
We’re looking for a commercially driven Sales Executive to help grow Digital Ship’s partnerships and revenue.
This is a business development-led role, ideal for someone who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and creating value-led commercial partnerships.
You’ll be responsible for selling multi-touchpoint campaigns across our full media ecosystem, including:
*Podcast sponsorship (Undocked and The Last Dinosaur)
*Newsletter sponsorship (Digital Ship Daily)
*Events & Summits
*’Bring a Customer’ Webinars
*Leaderboard Banner advertising
*Journal advertising
*Digital Ship Studio campaigns (content-led partnerships)
This is not a transactional sales role, we’re looking for someone who can identify client needs and build strategic, long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
*Proactively identify and engage new commercial opportunities across the maritime and technology ecosystem
*Build and manage a pipeline of prospects, from first outreach through to close
*Sell integrated, multi-channel campaigns
*Work closely with editorial, events, and content teams to shape compelling client propositions
*Understand client objectives and translate them into tailored campaign solutions
*Contribute to achieving Digital Ship’s £582k annual revenue target
*Support the growth of key areas, including:
*Events as a primary revenue driver
*Multi-touchpoint partnerships
*Digital Ship Studio campaigns
*Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to drive repeat business and upsell opportunities
What Success Looks Like
*Consistently generating new business and revenue
*Building a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
*Converting clients into long-term, multi-channel partners
*Helping shift the business toward strategic, content-led campaigns
*Contributing to the success of our key product portfolios
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a self-starter with commercial hunger, someone who enjoys the challenge of building relationships and closing deals.
Key Traits
*Driven, proactive, and results-oriented
*Confident in outreach and "hunting" for new business
*Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
*Curious and consultative in your sales approach
*Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Experience
*Experience in sales, business development, or commercial roles (maritime experience a bonus, not essential)
*Experience selling marketing, media, events, or B2B services is advantageous
*Track record of hitting or exceeding targets (or clear evidence of commercial drive)
Why Join Digital Ship?
*Be part of a growing media brand at the centre of maritime innovation
*Work across a diverse, high-value product portfolio
*Play a key role in scaling a business with ambitious growth targets
*Opportunity to shape how modern maritime media partnerships are built
*Collaborate with a passionate team across editorial, events, and content
The Opportunity
This role is a key hire as we scale. You won’t just be selling, you’ll be helping define how Digital Ship builds and delivers commercial partnerships in a rapidly evolving industry.
If you’re motivated by growth, ownership, and the chance to build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.