Who Are We? 

Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women. Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with 6 in 10 Australian women across magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences.  Our brands include The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, marie claire, TV WEEK, New Idea, Now to Love, Australian Gourmet Traveller, BEAUTY/crew and ELLE. Through our Change AREgenda we drive meaningful and positive change for women.

Are Media employs Australia’s best content creation talent and we are proud that our greatest strength is our people. 

Why Are Media?   

Join Australia’s leading content company for women and be part of an inspiring, creative and collaborative team. We offer excellent people programs including:

• A day of leave for your birthday,
• 4 days of volunteering leave each year,
• An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers,
• FREE digital access to all our titles, and
• Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch N Learns, Mentoring and much more).    

At Are Media, you'll be in the office four days a week, with one day to work from home.

About the Role:

As Direct Sales Manager, you’ll support Are Media’s NSW Direct Sales Team by contributing to category strategy, managing pipeline activity and helping Category Partners achieve revenue goals. You’ll promote integrated media solutions, support new business opportunities and play an important role in driving strong, consistent results. We’re looking for an experienced salesperson who leads from the front - actively pitching, presenting and driving new business opportunities in market.

Duties

• Support revenue growth and retention across key partners and new business
• Contribute to clear short-, mid- and long-term category plans
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast using AdPoint
• Coach and guide Category Partners to support performance outcomes
• Help address strategic or delivery challenges as they arise
• Identify potential revenue opportunities and share leads with CPs
• Coordinate regular performance updates, team meetings and training opportunities
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth campaign delivery

Skills and experience

• Media sales experience, ideally with exposure to team support or mentoring
• Strong commercial awareness and planning ability
• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Understanding of print, digital and programmatic media
• Experience within publishing or cross-platform environments
• Proven success in new business development in a direct sales setting

Are Media is committed to a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.  When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please apply now and send your CV via the link.