Island soccer star Lee Gale is now making waves in the world of business.

Lee,27, is a hotshot winger with both Peel AFC and the Isle of Man national team.

But now Conister Bank has appointed him as a sales manager from within its Isle of Man lending team.

The company says it is showing its commitment to recognising potential and facilitating career progression.

Lee, who grew up in Foxdale and now lives there with his partner Emma, is ’passionate about family, friends and football’.

His prowess on the soccer field with both his local club and the national team has been met with such distinction that he has won a number of awards, including the Isle of Man Football Association’s Player of the Year (twice in three seasons) and the Isle of Man Football Writers’ Player of the Year.

It is apparent that in work and on the pitch, Lee’s drive and dedication has paid off.

Lee joined Conister Bank in June 2017, having previously worked for Isle of Man Bank for more than seven years.

Lee, 27, said: ’In my career so far, I have developed strong relationships with personal and business customers around the island.

’I now hope to build on that, and introduce more people to the Conister products and services which can benefit their lives and businesses’.

In his new role, Lee will be a point of contact for many of the bank’s existing staff who introduce clients, and will play a key part in identifying and creating new lending opportunities within the retail business and commercial sectors.

He will also implement and provide support for the bank’s new web portals for motor dealers and retail outlets, such as bike shops and furniture stores.

The multiple responsibilities of sales manager will play to Lee’s skills and strengths: ’I put one hundred and ten per cent into everything I do; I have a very competitive nature and strive to be the best I can.

’Working at Conister has made me even hungrier to succeed, as they have supported me and given me the chance to progress quickly.’

And he is looking forward to the teamwork in the bank saying: ’I can’t speak highly enough about the company and my teammates.

’I have always enjoyed and taken pride in helping customers and delivering excellent service, which is what Conister is known and respected for, so I’m right at home here’.

Outside work, Andy Bass, Conister Bank’s Isle of Man head of sales, said: ’Lee’s promotion to sales manager is reward for his hard work and commitment to Conister during a period of growth for the bank in the Isle of Man.

’It further reflects our clear vision to invest in our staff and support their career development.

’I believe that Lee’s likeability, professionalism and ability to interact with customers make his appointment an exciting addition to our Isle of Man sales team as we continue to strengthen our position as the major player in the local lending market’.