Ads Sales Partner - New Zealand

About the Role

Netflix operates a global entertainment service used by over 300 million paid members across more than 190 countries, offering TV shows, films, and games in many genres and languages. This role is focused on Netflix Ads in New Zealand and is based in Sydney. It sits at the center of the agency-led revenue strategy, helping grow commercial outcomes in one of the world’s most advanced advertising markets.

As the Sales Partner, you will act as the main strategic contact between Netflix and agency partners. The role calls for strong collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to build durable business relationships that support long-term revenue growth.

What You Will Do

• Lead day-to-day engagement with agency holding groups and media representatives, with an emphasis on responsiveness, clarity, and smooth operations.
• Review sales performance, pipeline status, and revenue pacing with agency partners, then surface risks, gaps, and growth opportunities through structured business discussions.
• Develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across account management, planning, trading, and digital transformation teams.
• Increase agency understanding of Netflix Ads capabilities so teams can confidently position the platform to advertisers.
• Create and refine processes that improve briefing, planning, trafficking, measurement, and reporting workflows.
• Promote Netflix’s value using audience data, measurement tools, and premium content alignment to help unlock new investment.
• Work with internal teams such as Sales/Account Management, Marketing Partnerships, Ads Marketing, Measurement, and Product to ensure strong campaign delivery and a high-quality client experience.
• Share market feedback, partner insights, and operational learnings with regional and global leadership to strengthen product and go-to-market strategy.
• Track market shifts, regulatory developments, and competitive movements to identify risks and opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 8 years of experience in advertising sales, agency management, or media partnership roles within New Zealand’s advertising environment.
• Strong knowledge of agency structures, media representative business models, and advertiser decision-making in New Zealand.
• A history of building strategic relationships with senior agency leaders and negotiating complex, long-term commercial agreements.
• Ability to analyze data, draw insights, and convert them into practical strategies, revenue plans, and process improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence both operational teams and executive leaders.
• Strong problem-solving ability, with the independence to make quick decisions and move fast in an entrepreneurial setting.
• Genuine interest in entertainment, technology, and the changing advertising landscape in New Zealand.
• Comfort working in a culture that values freedom and responsibility.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Netflix is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. Candidates who need an accommodation or adjustment for a disability, or for any other reason during hiring, can request support from their recruiting partner.

The company is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity as a source of stronger teams. Hiring decisions are made without discrimination based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.