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Kylie Gibson

Kylie Gibson

Frenchs Forest,NSW

Summary

I am an experienced media sales professional – with experience in print, digital and partnership sales and leadership. I am seeking to join a business that is poised for success, with a collaborative culture and innovative product suite where my contribution will enable growth through the development of a best in class sales team and strategy. I will be committed to the success of the organisation I join and am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and network of contacts.

Knowledgeable Sales Leader with strong background in driving commercial strategies and fostering growth. Adept at building high-performing teams and negotiating key partnerships. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and market analysis.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Director

Manly Observer
06.2024 - Current

Have achieved 300% revenue growth in first 12 months

  • Developed and implemented strategic sales initiatives to enhance market penetration.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to inform pricing strategies and promotional activities.
  • Utilized CRM systems to track sales performance and streamline communication processes.
  • Identified strategic acquisition targets, contributing to company expansion efforts.
  • Developed annual budgets based on historical data analysis and projected growth objectives.

Commercial Manager

Your Garden + Garden Clinic (Ross Media)
Beecroft, New South Wales
05.2025 - Current
  • Doubled revenue of first issue
  • Researched market to identify potential customers, increasing customer accounts 70%.
  • Developed sales and research strategic plans to encourage business growth, ongoing

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Big Splash Media
Potts Point
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Employed to develop launch and retention strategy for Sydney Travel Guide
  • Over 35 new advertisers in 3 months
  • Developed acquisition and retention strategy
  • Developed sales process and pipeline
  • Contract Position
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to align media campaigns with client objectives.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive budget management processes for project oversight.
  • Oversaw contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with industry standards.
  • Analysed market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making strategies.
  • Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.

HEAD OF SALES

Australian Doctor Group
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Business being prepared for sale. Developed short term strategy to maximise revenue and forward bookings (Contract position)
  • Developed and executed strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across diverse markets leading to 35% increase in forward bookings and 25% increase in new business
  • Led cross-functional teams in identifying new business opportunities and enhancing client relationships.
  • Analysed market trends to inform sales strategies and optimise product offerings for target audiences.
  • Mentored and trained sales team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance for business transition

GROUP BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Are Media
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for revenue achievement, territory management and leadership of sales team within agency territory and select direct clients.
  • Digital, social, print, event and partnerships
  • Over 600% new revenue from key clients including Unilever, Paramount Plus and McDonald’s
  • Significant market share growth across territory
  • Negotiated and managed RMHC partnership

Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Self Employed Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 during non compete clause of Pacific redundancy

SALES DIRECTOR

Pacific Magazines
04.2004 - 01.2020
  • Held varied positions during tenure with Pacific including brand management and sales leadership positions. Most recent position – Head of Direct and Independent Agencies
  • Responsible for over 70% of all NSW revenue across print, social and digital
  • Managed and mentored team of 8 salespeople
  • Exceeded all annual budgets for entire tenure!
  • Highest retention rate of staff and clients

Skills

  • Sales leadership
  • Strategy & Analysis
  • Forecasting, pipeline management
  • Building strong internal and external relationships
  • Customer relationship management
  • Contract terms negotiation
  • Key account management
  • Team Training
  • Operations management

STRENGTHS

  • Resilience & Adaptability
  • Energetic & Positive
  • Committed
  • Focused
  • Collaborative

Awards

Multiple trade marketing awards for brands including: 

New Idea

Home Beautiful

That's Life

Girlfriend, Dolly

Timeline

Commercial Manager

Your Garden + Garden Clinic (Ross Media)
05.2025 - Current

Commercial Director

Manly Observer
06.2024 - Current

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Big Splash Media
01.2024 - 01.2025

HEAD OF SALES

Australian Doctor Group
07.2023 - 11.2023

GROUP BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Are Media
01.2022 - 06.2023

Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022

SALES DIRECTOR

Pacific Magazines
04.2004 - 01.2020
Kylie Gibson