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| The Team
At Netflix, our Ads business is focused on building a must-buy advertising solution, one that allows brands to connect with diverse audiences who are deeply engaged with the breadth and quality of our content. In Australia, we are at a uniquely exciting moment: over the past year, the Australia Ads team has built strong early momentum, and we are now entering a phase of accelerated growth as we scale the team and expand our impact. As part of the core Netflix Ads organization, the team is helping shape a best-in-class ads business from the ground up, leveraging Netflix’s proprietary ad tech to deliver a premium ad experience for members while enabling brands to connect with deeply engaged audiences.
**| The Opportunity **
As the Ads Senior Sales Partner in Australia, you will play a key role in developing and executing our sales strategy for the Australian market.
This is a highly strategic, client-facing role that requires exceptional relationship management, business acumen, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable growth strategies. You will engage directly with C-suite and senior decision makers at major advertisers and agencies, influencing how the country’s most iconic brands invest in premium streaming environments.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem, an extensive network of industry relationships, and a proven track record of delivering revenue growth. As this is a senior role, you will be expected to develop and drive long-term business strategies, build and maintain partnerships with top industry leaders, and proactively identify and define key business challenges to deliver effective solutions. If you are a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and brings an open, collaborative mindset to a global environment, Netflix Ads may be the right place for you.
| Core Responsibilities:
Client Ownership & Revenue Growth
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key advertisers and their agency partners to drive revenue growth, while leveraging Netflix's unique audience insights and premium content offerings.
- Demonstrate strong sales acumen by rigorously evaluating sales performance, pipeline health, and revenue pacing, and translating business reviews into clear risk mitigation and acceleration actions.
- Act as a thought partner to client leadership by helping them understand Netflix’s vision and collaborating on long-term strategies for shared growth.
Market Strategy & Innovation
- Advocate for the value proposition of Netflix Ads and champion the adoption and understanding of Netflix Ads platform capabilities to accelerate sales velocity and unlock incremental revenue opportunities.
- Identify and capture new growth opportunities across CTV, programmatic, emerging buying models, and cross-border campaigns by monitoring market trends, competitive dynamics, and innovation signals.
- Proactively identify challenges and areas for growth, and develop solutions to accelerate continued progress.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with internal teams—including Account Management, Marketing Partnerships, Measurement, Ads Marketing, and Product —to ensure flawless campaign delivery and an exceptional client experience.
- Provide market and partner feedback to global and regional leadership to continuously improve our product, operations, and go-to-market strategy.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives to create value for both advertisers and Netflix.
| We're looking for:
- **12+ years of relevant experience **in advertising sales, marketing, consulting, or business development
- **A seasoned understanding of the advertising ecosystem, **positioning the role as a thought partner who connects market-level insights and emerging trends to ad solutions that meaningfully shift client decision-making.
- **A proven strategic thinker with a track record of impact **who demonstrates excellent judgment, sets clear priorities in complex environments, and provides clarity on what matters most.
- **A self-directed, collaborative problem solver **who takes end-to-end ownership, proactively drives initiatives forward, influences cross-functional partners, and confidently engages C-level partners to deliver results in ambiguous and fast-evolving environments.
- Passion for developing innovative Netflix Ads that respect and enhance our content, brand, products, and fans
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong and confident presentation abilities
- **Ability to multitask, make decisions, and operate at entrepreneurial speed **in fast-moving environments
- Genuine interest in our corporate culture (read our memo here)
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