Join Gumtree Group (home to Australia’s Gumtree, CarsGuide, Autotrader) as we grow Australia’s leading classifieds and lifestyle network, reaching 1 in 4 Aussies every month. About The Role We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on State Sales Manager to lead our NSW sales team and oversee QLD. You’ll report to the Director of Advertising and step into an already established, high-performing advertising team of six. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on accelerating revenue, strengthening key partnerships, and expanding into new verticals, with a strong focus on automotive and beyond. What You’ll Do Lead, coach, and empower an already high-performing team, driving development, performance, and growthOwn and deliver revenue targets across NSW & QLD — automotive and non-automotiveBuild strong, consultative relationships with senior clients and agency stakeholdersIdentify new business opportunities and expand revenue outside the core automotive categoryLeverage Gumtree Group’s rich first-party data to create insight-led, high-impact media solutionsEnsure CRM discipline, accurate forecasting, and transparent pipeline managementRepresent Gumtree Group at industry events, positioning us as a strategic market leaderCollaborate across product, marketing, and ops to deliver standout campaign resultsLead compelling proposals and sales narratives that drive results What you’ll bring 4 yrs of team leadership; 7 yrs in digital/media salesRelationships with key clients and media agencies, especially in autoProven ability to drive commercial growth and lead strategic sellingData-driven mindset with strong digital and programmatic knowledgeA confident, collaborative communicator with solid negotiation chops What you'll get 24/7 access to Sonder for you and your family—because your wellbeing mattersFlex your schedule with hybrid work, flexible hours, and the freedom to work from anywhere for 4 weeks a yearA $150 monthly allowance toward your preferred health insurance, plus exclusive Bupa discounts20 weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers—we support all kinds of familiesA Learning and Development budget to fuel your growth and help you level upYour birthday off—yes, it’s all about youRegular team events and fortnightly socials so you can connect, unwind, and have a little fun along the way Let’s Do This! Ready to build something meaningful with great people, real impact and huge potential? We’d love to hear from you! Please note: We’re unable to provide sponsorship for this role. You’ll need to hold current Australian working rights (PR, Citizenship or valid work visa).
