Head Of Sales
Melbourne, Australia
• Drive revenue growth and win new business across Adecco Australia.
• Lead key accounts, expand partnerships, and close major deals.
• Build a high-performance, execution-driven sales culture with strong cross-functional alignment.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Adecco Australia & New Zealand, the Head of Sales is a senior leader responsible for driving revenue growth, building a high-performance sales culture, and strengthening Adecco’s market presence in Australia. The role provides strategic direction, governance, and hands-on leadership to sales teams, while building a strong brand that attracts clients and talent and driving initiatives to win, grow, and retain priority accounts.
About Us
We are the world’s leading recruitment agency with more than 32,000 passionate full-time employees in thousands of branches across 60 countries. We are committed to connecting organizations with the talent needed to succeed.
In Australia, our network of offices across the country allows us to support you no matter where you are. Our local teams understand the Australian market and are busy connecting people with jobs and jobs with people every day.
Every year in Australia alone, we help thousands of people get into exciting new careers. At any given time, we have over 2,500 temporary employees working for us and each year we place more than 1000 people into full-time permanent roles.
About the Role
Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth
• Own and drive Adecco Australia’s sales strategy and revenue growth agenda.
• Lead new business acquisition and pipeline development across key markets.
• Build a high-performance, accountable sales culture focused on execution and results.
• Lead Sales Directors and partner with Delivery teams to ensure strong execution.
• Support and close large, complex, high-value deals.
Strategic & Priority Accounts
• Lead key strategic accounts to grow, retain, and expand client relationships.
• Develop and execute account growth strategies including cross-sell and upsell.
• Act as sponsor for key clients, strengthening senior-level partnerships.
Sales Excellence & Enablement
• Standardize sales methodology, tools, forecasting, and governance.
• Improve RFPs, pricing, proposals, and win rates.
• Coach Sales Directors to build a high-performing sales organization.
Bid & Marketing Collaboration
• Partner with Bid Management to support major RFPs and complex deals.
• Work with Marketing to drive go-to-market, branding, and demand generation.
• Ensure strong alignment between sales and marketing activity.
Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement
• Act as senior representative with key clients and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with GBUs to align global priorities with local growth strategies.
• Build external partnerships to expand pipeline and market reach.
• Contribute to global initiatives and cross-border account success.
About You
• 10–15+ years’ experience in sales, business development, and account management within the Australian staffing industry.
• Proven senior sales leadership experience with strong enterprise deal success.
• Strong strategic account and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience in matrix environments and cross-functional collaboration.
• Commercially strong, data-driven, and client-focused.
• Strong leader, coach, and culture builder.
• Degree in Business or related field.
• Travel as required.
On Offer
We empower our people to carve their own career paths their way. After all, it's only natural that a people-focused organization should be focused on its own people too. We will offer all the training, tools, motivation, and inspiration you need to achieve exactly what you want from your career. If you can make an impact, we'll provide the career development opportunities you need to achieve your potential and thrive.
The Adecco Group is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Posting date: 12-05-2026
Get to Know Us
Our team is making a difference in people’s working lives and leading society into a future driven by human potential and inclusion. We’re disrupting and transforming norms – looking beyond resumes and connecting people with opportunities to truly get ahead. As the world's leading workforce solutions company, we are offering flexible placement, permanent placement, outsourcing and managed services across all sectors. At Adecco, we believe in the potential of people. We deliver the right talent capabilities at the right time, enabling flexibility and agility for clients. Help us deliver on our purpose to transform the world of work through people who love what they do.
Diversity & Inclusion at Adecco
Join Adecco: Empowering Diversity, Driving Inclusion
At Adecco, diversity fuels our success. We embrace unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to build an inclusive future. Our commitment to equity ensures fair access and opportunity for all.
What We Stand For
Diversity Fuels Success: Embracing a full range of identities, from gender and race to ability and nationality, we create a vibrant and innovative work environment.
Equity for All: Fairness drives everything we do. We provide equal access to opportunities, resources, and recognition for everyone.
Championing Inclusion in Action
Expertise in Refugee Integration: We lead in integrating refugees through social coaching, training, and partnerships, making a positive impact on their lives.
Skills for the Future: By upskilling and reskilling, we empower candidates to succeed in the workforce, we bridge the talent gap, driving growth and empowerment for all.
Join us in building a future where everyone thrives. Be a catalyst for positive change with Adecco!
Culture
At Adecco, empowerment drives us, and our collective spirit inspires us to create meaningful change. We envision a world where everyone has a chance to participate in the future of work. Our culture of inclusivity and entrepreneurship enables continuous growth, making a positive impact on society.
Each role at Adecco contributes to a greater cause by making a real difference in people's lives. We connect talent with opportunities, creating careers and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Fuel your career with Adecco's brand purpose, emphasizing empowerment, societal impact, and leadership in workforce solutions. Together, let's embark on a remarkable journey of transformation and fulfillment, shaping a brighter future for everyone, everywhere.
"Our ambition is to reinforce our leadership in workforce solutions and make the future work for everyone, all around the world." - Christopher Catoir – President Adecco
Learn more about Adecco
We are Adecco, a global leader in workforce solutions. We work to make a difference in people’s working lives and lead society into a future driven by human potential and inclusion. We have a commitment to disrupting and transforming norms – looking beyond resumes and connecting people with opportunities that truly get them ahead. As a member of the team, you’ll be empowered to deliver on our purpose to transform the world of work through people who love what they do. You will be a committed career partner that supports the employability of our Associates and their success.
Success profile
Are we the right fit for each other? Have a look at the traits we're looking for. (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)
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Collaborate with purpose, connecting authentically to achieve remarkable goals together.10
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Embrace change, taking bold initiatives with tenacity to drive extraordinary results.8
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Focus on customers, creating strong partnerships and understanding their evolving needs.10
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Fuel your curiosity, embrace continuous learning, and grow professionally with us.9
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Join a dynamic team that navigates change fearlessly, turning challenges into opportunities.7
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