National Sales

Halliday Wine Companion is the leading authority on Australian wine. With a vibrant subscriber base, bestselling wine magazine, award-winning website, Wine Club, and national events program, our mission is simple: to ensure our community never drinks a bad bottle of wine again.

We are seeking an experienced National Sales & Partnerships Manager to lead our commercial growth nationally. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving revenue across advertising, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships, while managing a passionate national sales team.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, HGX (a division of Hardie Grant), and leading two direct reports, you will:

• Drive revenue growth – achieve and exceed ambitious sales and partnership targets.

• Grow key accounts – personally manage and expand relationships with major wineries, distributors, retailers, media agencies, and lifestyle brands.

• Secure new business – proactively source, pitch, and close new opportunities in advertising, sponsorship, and brand partnerships.

• Lead with impact – inspire, coach, and support an engaged sales team to perform at their best.

• Build strong networks – leverage your natural ability to create robust industry relationships through personable, proactive client engagement.

• Develop partnerships – foster long-term relationships via regular face-to-face meetings and a deep understanding of client needs.

• Shape strategy – collaborate with editorial, marketing, and product teams on go-to-market plans and commercial initiatives.

• Negotiate with confidence – finalise agreements that deliver win–win outcomes.

• Stay ahead of the market – monitor competitor activity, industry trends, and agency movements to drive innovation.

A savvy, personable, and commercially driven approach is essential to success in this role. A background in the wine industry will be highly regarded, though not critical.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic commercial leader who thrives in media and partnerships. You will bring:

• 5+ years of senior sales experience, ideally in media, publishing, or partnerships.

• A proven record of delivering significant revenue growth across direct and agency channels.

• Knowledge (or a strong interest) in wine.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing sales teams.

• Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and negotiation skills.

• Commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a drive for brand and business success.

• High-level organisational and communication skills, plus confidence with CRM/reporting tools.

Why Join Us?

At Hardie Grant, we're committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where your ideas and ambitions are valued. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive package: $110,000 – $120,000 base salary + super + performance bonus.

• Bonus leave days, including additional menstrual and menopausal leave.

• Paid volunteer leave and blood donation leave.

• Three months' paid parental leave for all parents (in addition to statutory entitlements).

• Fertility treatment and gender transition leave where required.

• Access to free counselling for professional or personal matters.

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

Apply Now

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the commercial future of Australia's #1 wine media brand.

If you're ready to lead, grow, and make an impact, apply today with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Hardie Grant is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. We look forward to meeting you