Career Opportunities with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

About the Role:

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven Business Development Executive to drive passenger and revenue growth across key UK and Ireland markets. This role will focus on building strong B2B partnerships, supporting sales growth through trade channels, and assisting in the development of B2C travel products. You will play a pivotal role in expanding traffic on the new Larne route, strengthening Dublin services, and sustaining growth across core UK routes, while positioning the Isle of Man as a premier destination for inbound travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with travel agents, tour operators, group booking organisers, and event partners across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland.

• Actively network within the travel, tourism, and events sectors by attending industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.

• Identify and convert B2B opportunities into sellable products that drive passenger growth across Larne, Dublin, and UK routes.

• Support the onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of trade partners

• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager and Steam Packet Holidays to design packaged travel products, seasonal offers, and event-led promotions.

• Provide market intelligence and partner feedback, working closely with the Marketing team, to inform B2C product development and marketing campaigns.

• Drive inbound travel growth from Ireland while sustaining growth across core UK routes.

• Represent the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company at trade shows, exhibitions, and promotional events, working closely with the Marketing team and event staff.

• Deliver regular activity updates and pipeline reporting to the Business Development Manager.

Attributes required:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.

• Strong networking skills and confidence in building external relationships.

• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate partnerships into measurable growth.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Be able to work effectively in a team and independently when required.

• Self-Drive and motivation 

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Flexibility to travel regularly within the UK and Ireland, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality (desirable).

• Knowledge of packaged travel products and destination marketing (desirable).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary subject to experience

• Excellent work/life balance.

How to Apply:

If you’d like to know anything more about the role before applying, please email Richard
Hird, Business Development Manager.
📧 Richard.Hird@steam-packet.com

Send your CV and Cover Letter to Ethel Docherty, Head of Human Resources:
📧 Ethel.Docherty@steam-packet.com

Closing Date:6th February 2026