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CommBank Connect is expanding, and we're looking for a dynamic Group Sales Manager to lead our Melbourne team and drive continued growth across major and independent media agencies.
What's the role
In this key leadership role, you'll own senior external relationships while fostering a high‑performing internal culture through coaching, development, and market engagement. As a custodian of the CommBank brand, your focus will be on delivering exceptional client outcomes and strengthening our position in the market.
This full‑time, hybrid role is based in Melbourne and reports directly to the Head of Sales. You'll be supported by a passionate team and empowered to lead from the front — driving revenue growth, elevating client partnerships, and shaping the next chapter of CommBank Connect's success.
Responsibilities
* Mentor and coach the team to help them reach their full potential and thrive in a culture of positivity.
* Foster a high‑performance culture of collaboration and creativity to ensure commercial business goals are met.
* Interpret industry trends and guide the team to deliver creative, content‑led solutions that exceed client expectations.
* Identify opportunities for the business to grow/diversify revenue.
* Bring your proven experience in tailoring media advertising solutions to this role, where your innovative ideas will be embraced.
Who are you
* You will have demonstrated experience as a sales leader, ideally within an Agency and/or Media environment.
* You're a commercially astute media sales leader who demonstrated a collaborative and dynamic leadership style.
* You have a natural ability to thrive in complex and fast‑moving businesses.
* You're able to confidently present and engage with key clients and senior management.
* You can effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired commercial outcomes.
* You have outstanding negotiation skills – you're known for being able to think strategically and act tactically.
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
* Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
* Health & wellbeing – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
* Time off – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
* Helping you grow – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion‑focused education series) and recognition.
* Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money.
* Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services.
* Giving back – Make a difference to our communities.
* Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee‑resource groups and accessibility to multi‑faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms.
Who are we
Medium Rare is Australia's leading content agency. We work with some of the country's most recognisable brands and member organisations to create award‑winning content and campaigns across print, digital, social, audio, events and out‑of‑home channels. Our clients include Coles, Qantas, CommBank, Amex, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, Australian Institute of Company Directors and many more. We celebrate courageous creativity and take pride in our people, our work and our clients. Medium Rare employs more than 200 people across our Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland offices. This full‑time role is Melbourne‑based, working from our Southbank office on a hybrid arrangement (three days in the office).
What's next
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole‑selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit under the DEI section.
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