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Agency Sales Lead

Are Media


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who Are We

Our portfolio includes some of Australias most iconic and trusted brands including The Australian Womens Weekly ELLE marie claire New Idea Australian House & Garden Bounty Parents Better Homes & Gardens and more!

We are Australias leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media digital video social e-commerce vodcasts events and experiences.

What we can offer you

  • We welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate depending on the needs of the business.

  • Additional paid leave including a day off to celebrate your birthday four days of volunteer leave each year and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive hormonal and wellbeing needs as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments.

  • Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks plus a parenting gift pack meal vouchers and return-to-work support.

  • Opportunities to grow and develop with access to tailored learning pathways mentoring Lunch & Learns our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.

  • A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP Mental Health First Aiders and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments resources and lifestyle plans.

  • Exclusive benefits and discounts including Fitness Passport memberships discounted health insurance beauty services technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare.

  • A genuinely inclusive culture supported through our BELONG @ Are program where everyone is welcomed valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

The Role

Turn influential agency relationships into bold ideas standout partnerships and meaningful revenue growth.

As Agency Sales Lead across our independent & boutique patch youll shape how some of Sydneys most dynamic agencies engage with Are Medias iconic portfolio of brands. Owning the strategy and growth plan for your agency group youll uncover new opportunities influence planning decisions and connect agency ambitions with our powerful omnichannel offering across digital print content partnerships and programmatic.

This is a high-impact commercial leadership role for someone who knows the agency landscape inside out. Youll lead and develop a team of Client Partners build trusted relationships at every level and bring the right people together across sales editorial creative strategy research and delivery to create solutions that deliver for clients and accelerate growth.

What youll be doing

  • Own and execute the growth strategy for a portfolio of independent and boutique agencies delivering sustainable revenue growth.
  • Cultivate influential relationships with senior agency and client stakeholders strengthening Are Medias market position and uncovering new opportunities.
  • Shape media investment decisions by presenting compelling insights ideas and omnichannel solutions across digital print content partnerships and programmatic.
  • Lead coach and develop a high-performing team of Client Partners creating clear expectations accountability and opportunities for growth.
  • Collaborate across the business with sales editorial creative strategy research and delivery teams to develop seamless solutions and maintain a strong accurately forecast pipeline.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

  • Significant agency sales account leadership or business development experience with strong agency relationships and market knowledge.
  • A proven ability to develop commercial strategies unlock new opportunities and deliver ambitious revenue targets.
  • Exceptional relationship-building influencing and negotiation skills including confidence engaging senior decision-makers.
  • Strong commercial acumen and disciplined experience managing pipelines forecasts and performance.
  • An engaging collaborative leadership style with experience coaching and motivating high-performing sales teams.

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse respectfulcollaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse you apply please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you would like to know more please contact our People & Culture Team

We are unable to accept email applications please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.


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