At SBS, we embrace difference and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

About Us

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful, and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society. 

Our purpose, for the last 40 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

The Division

Our Vision: We are the most loved and trusted media sales team, inspired by diversity to create extraordinary experiences. 

Our Purpose: Giving a voice to brands in our diverse world. 

The Role

Reporting to the National TV & Digital Sales Manager, this role will see you doing the following:

• Creating short, medium and long commercial advertising strategies to deliver above market performance across SBS Digital channels with direct clients and agreed independent agencies nationally.
• Developing and executing national direct revenue business plans including identification of target, secondary and key clients, proactive opportunities, forecast revenues and pipeline, client contact lists.
• Driving weekly new business leads and increase share with existing agreed clients and independent agencies. 
• Be an advocate for SBS, SBS content and demonstrate clear understanding of how SBS digital assets work, both in isolation and as an integrated solution including data and premium advertising products to assist clients achieve business objectives. 
• Assist in Leading cross functional teams from across the business to deliver responses to high level briefs. 

About you 

This critical client facing role sits at the centre of our integrated sales structure. The role will have complete revenue and client responsibility for a national assigned territory of direct and independent agency advertisers.

Ideally, you will possess the following:

• Have a proven strong network of direct advertiser relationships.
• Proven record of closing deals and personally driven to achieve targets across multiple cross platform assets. 
• Possess strong commercial acumen.  
• Entrepreneurial and strategic sales experience. 
• Experience leading and managing a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt and be flexible to change, leading your team through change. 

Feel like you meet most but perhaps not all of the above criteria? We encourage you to apply for the position and let us know in your cover letter where there may be some areas for development.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work, you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! SBS is ranked in the top 25% of all media companies for employee engagement.
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass.
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose led organisation!

Not quite the right role for you? No problem, how about popping your details into our talent pool? Email us at noreplytalentpool@sbs.com.au to let us know what roles would be of interest to you and we will keep you informed of when they arise! (If you no longer want to be listed in our talent pool, then just email  us and let us know and we will remove your detail).

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact careers@sbs.com.au and let us know.