Deputy Sales Manager

We're looking for a driven and passionate Deputy Sales Manager to join our high-performing Townsville team and help shape the future of media sales.

About the Role As Deputy Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for achieving and exceeding television and digital advertising sales targets.

Based in Townsville and reporting to the Sales Manager, your key responsibilities will include: Managing a portfolio of existing clients and actively acquiring new business.

Meeting monthly, quarterly, and six-monthly sales budgets across TV and digital platforms.

Driving annual revenue growth for the Townsville market.

Supporting a high-performance team culture aligned with Seven's core values and a #Better Together mindset.

Representing Seven professionally in all internal and external communications.

Delivering accurate and timely reporting, including weekly revenue tracking and quarterly forecasting.

Taking ownership of sales results and contributing to the success of the Townsville office.

About You You're a confident and experienced sales professional with a strong client-first approach and a passion for delivering results.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a knack for negotiation, and bring a strategic mindset to relationship building and revenue growth.

You'll bring Excellent communication skills - persuasive, clear, and professional both written and verbal.

A proven track record of managing multiple clients and meeting sales targets.

Proven experience in negotiating successful outcomes by understanding client needs and delivering creative, tailored solutions.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Familiarity with Sales Force and industry software (desirable).

Previous experience in a media sales management role (highly regarded).

A strong team player who's also confident in stepping up and taking the lead when needed.

Why Join Seven Network?At Seven, we're on a mission to be Australia's most connected news, sport, and entertainment brand and we're looking for passionate people like you to help us get there.

Joining Seven means making a real impact - not just in your career, but in the lives of the 19 million Australians we reach every month.

It's a place where creativity thrives through connection and collaboration, and where your ideas can turn into magic on screen.

What We Offer Recognition & Rewards Moments That Move Us: Our peer-nominated program celebrates team members who live our values and go above and beyond.

Support for Life Events Community Volunteering Leave Domestic & Family Violence Leave Compassionate, Personal, and Annual Leave Fertility Leave: Up to 5 paid days per year Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks for Primary Carers and 3 weeks for Secondary Carers (based on service)Total Wellbeing Approach Access to support across nutrition, exercise, financial, legal, and emotional wellbeing through our EAP and tailored health programs.

Learning & Development Choose your own learning path with Leading@SWM and Accelerate@SWM programs.

Learn on your terms with a mix of online and facilitated sessions.

Be mentored by industry leaders through our SPARK Mentoring Program.

Better Together Our "Better Together" Employee Advocacy Groups champion diversity and inclusion across the business, ensuring Seven is a workplace where everyone belongs.

We're proud to be the first Australian media company to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and to partner with UN Women.

In 2023, we launched our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), reinforcing our commitment to Indigenous and First Nations communities through education, accountability, and meaningful action.

Our Values Our values are our compass.

They guide how we work, collaborate, and grow - ensuring we deliver not just great content, but a great culture.

Your Professional Adventure Awaits Ready to shape the future of Australian media? Apply now and be part of something bigger.

The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Seven does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to such submissions.

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