Sales Entry Level - Graduate Sales Representative

S&J Media Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S&J Media Group in Pyrmont, Sydney is hiring a Graduate Sales Representative. This entry-level role trains you to identify opportunities and introduce businesses to advertising solutions while you learn on the job.

You'll build relationships with marketing managers and agencies, travel around Sydney, and gain practical skills in sales, negotiation and presentations.

No prior sales experience required; we value attitude, curiosity and teamwork, with support and guidance to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate seeking to start a career in media and advertising.
• No previous sales experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to travel to client meetings around Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with marketing managers, media agencies and businesses to introduce S&J Media Group and our advertising solutions.
• Developing new business by researching potential clients and turning prospects into customers.
• Getting out and meeting people by organising and attending face-to-face client meetings across Sydney.
• Learning the media landscape to understand train advertising, multicultural media and Chinese digital platforms.
• Creating solutions by assisting with advertising proposals, presentations and campaign recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Following up and closing opportunities by developing leads, nurturing relationships and contributing to sales results.
• Working as a team to develop ideas, deliver client service and grow the business.

Skills

People person

Strong communicator

Curious and eager to learn

Proactive and ambitious

Organised

Motivated by achievement

Education

Recent graduate

Business/Marketing/Communications degree

Job description

Just graduated? Ready to kick-start your career?

Graduate Sales Representative

Just graduated? Ready to kick-start your career?

Are you a recent graduate looking for more than just a desk job? Do you enjoy meeting people, building relationships and exploring new opportunities?

S&J Media Group is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Sales Representative to join our team in Pyrmont, Sydney!

This is your opportunity to turn your communication skills, confidence and ambition into a rewarding career in media and advertising. No previous sales experience is required — we'll provide the support, training and guidance to help you succeed.

Who we are

S&J Media Group is a specialist media company and a transit and multicultural media specialist. We help brands connect with audiences through train advertising, multicultural marketing and Chinese digital platforms.

We work with leading brands, marketing managers and media agencies to deliver creative advertising solutions that reach diverse audiences across Australia.

We're a close-knit team that values relationships, initiative, creativity and a positive attitude. Now, we're looking for our next rising star!

About the role

As a Graduate Sales Representative, you'll learn how to identify new business opportunities, build client relationships and introduce businesses to innovative advertising solutions.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who wants to learn by doing, develop commercial skills and build a strong foundation for a future career in sales and business development.

You'll work alongside an experienced team, gaining practical exposure to the media industry while developing your confidence in communicating with clients and identifying opportunities.

What you'll be doing:

• Building relationships: Connecting with marketing managers, media agencies and businesses to introduce S&J Media Group and our advertising solutions.
• Developing new business: Researching potential clients, identifying opportunities and learning how to turn prospects into customers.
• Getting out and meeting people: Organising and attending face-to-face client meetings across Sydney.
• Learning the media landscape: Discovering how train advertising, multicultural media and Chinese digital platforms help brands reach their audiences.
• Creating solutions: Assisting with advertising proposals, presentations and campaign recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Following up and closing opportunities: Developing the skills to manage leads, nurture relationships and contribute to sales results.
• Working as a team: Collaborating with colleagues to develop ideas, deliver great client service and grow the business.

What we're looking for

We're interested in your potential, not just your experience.

You might have recently graduated from university or be finishing your studies and looking for an opportunity to put your knowledge into practice.

Your degree could be in business, marketing, communications, media or another discipline. More importantly, we're looking for someone who brings the right attitude and is excited to learn.

You'll ideally be someone who is:

• A people person: You enjoy meeting new people and can confidently strike up a conversation.
• A strong communicator: You can express yourself clearly, listen well and build rapport.
• Curious and eager to learn: You ask questions, welcome feedback and want to understand how businesses grow.
• Proactive and ambitious: You're happy to take initiative, try new things and challenge yourself.
• Resilient: You understand that success takes persistence and you're willing to learn from setbacks.
• Organised: You can manage your time, appointments and follow-ups effectively.
• Motivated by achievement: You enjoy setting goals, tracking progress and celebrating results.

A current driver's licence and willingness to travel to client meetings around Sydney are essential.

Previous sales experience is not required. Experience in hospitality, retail, university societies, customer service or part-time work can be valuable, but your attitude and willingness to learn matter most.

What's in it for you

A career, not just a first job.

• Learn from experienced professionals: Gain practical, on-the-job training in sales, media and business development.
• Develop in-demand skills: Build confidence in communication, negotiation, presentations and relationship management.
• Get real-world experience: Work with businesses, marketing managers and media agencies from the beginning.
• Explore a dynamic industry: Learn how advertising, public transport and multicultural marketing work together.
• Make your mark: Take ownership of opportunities and see how your contribution helps grow the business.
• Build your future: Develop a foundation for future opportunities in sales, account management and business development.
• Join a supportive team: Work with people who value collaboration, initiative and a good sense of humour.

Ready to launch your career?

You don't need to have your career figured out just yet. You just need the ambition to get started, the confidence to meet new people and the willingness to learn.

If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, build valuable business skills and grow with a team that will support your development, we'd love to hear from you.