On today's Job board:
Astute Bloodstock - Sales & Marketing Manager
Magic Millions - Head of Digital
Astute Bloodstock - Sales & Marketing Manager
Position: Sales & Marketing Manager
Astute Bloodstock is a boutique bloodstock agency with a global reach a successful track record and a strong reputation.
After a standout performance at this year’s Chairman’s Sale and with growing demand across our services, we’re looking for a dynamic new team member to join us in a high-impact role.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to oversee our owner engagement and consignment division. You’ll work closely with owners, breeders, and trainers to grow relationships, manage top-tier consignments, and sell shares in our next generation of “champions”. The role spans bloodstock, sales, race day presence, and suits someone who thrives on energy, people, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and nurture long-term client relationships
Sell shares in our next generation of “champions”
Represent Astute Bloodstock at yearling and breeding stock sales
Attend major Saturday race meetings and select events
Grow our new consignment division
Identify new business opportunities
Be a proud and professional ambassador of the Astute brand
About you:
Proven experience in the thoroughbred industry
Hands-on horse experience and a deep love for horses and the industry
Confident & polished communicator
Sales-driven and client-focused
Highly organised, energetic, and self-motivated
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Willing to travel regularly
Committed to excellence and integrity
What we offer:
Full-time role based in Randwick
Competitive salary + performance bonuses
A place in a respected, forward-thinking agency
To Apply:
Email your CV and reference letter to louis@astutebloodstock.com
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Magic Millions - Head of Digital
Division: Magic Millions Digital
Location: Gold Coast (preferred) | Flexible
Reports to: Managing Director
Role Purpose
The Head of Digital will lead the next phase of growth and innovation across Magic Millions’ digital business. This senior leadership role will define and execute a forward-thinking digital strategy spanning bloodstock, sales, marketing, and technology. With a mandate to enhance the performance and profile of Magic Millions Digital, the successful candidate will drive market share growth, deepen client engagement, and position strongly for online sales in the thoroughbred industry.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Set and execute a long-term strategic plan for Magic Millions Digital, aligned with company-wide commercial priorities.
- Champion innovation and digital transformation across the business.
- Identify and capitalise on growth opportunities including new digital sale formats, international expansion, and strategic partnerships.
2. Market Engagement & Profile
- Act as a key industry spokesperson for Magic Millions Digital, engaging vendors, buyers, syndicators, and other stakeholders to grow market influence.
- Build and sustain market confidence through strategic relationships, thought leadership, and high-impact delivery.
- Elevate Magic Millions Digital as a best-in-class platform globally.
3. Commercial Performance & Growth
- Own revenue growth, market share, and user adoption KPIs.
- Optimise platform performance through data-led sales, marketing, and customer engagement strategies.
- Lead the continual refinement of the commercial model, calendar, and customer offering.
4. Product & Technology Oversight
- Lead product vision and delivery in collaboration with internal tech teams and third-party providers.
- Prioritise platform enhancements that improve user experience, performance, and integration.
- Drive innovation in remote sales technologies, vendor tools, and buyer services.
5. Internal Leadership & Execution
- Build and manage a high-performing team aligned with Magic Millions’ broader strategic goals.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across Bloodstock, Marketing, IT, Finance, and Client Services.
- Provide regular updates and strategic guidance to Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in leading digital business strategy and growth in a relevant industry (bloodstock, racing, e-commerce, or digital marketplace).
- Deep understanding of the thoroughbred sales landscape and credibility with key market stakeholders.
- Commercial acumen with a track record of revenue growth, platform adoption, and market positioning.
- Strong grasp of digital marketing, customer acquisition, and buyer/vendor behaviour in online environments.
- Experience with technology oversight and managing product development lifecycles.
- A compelling communicator and external ambassador with the confidence to lead strategic discussions with clients and stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the operational rigour to execute at scale.
Strategic Imperative
This appointment reflects Magic Millions’ continued investment in digital innovation. The Head of Digital will ensure clear ownership and unified execution across the online division, supporting growth ambitions and the company’s commercial position in a rapidly evolving global market.
For further information or to submit your CV, please email Magic Millions HR at Kim.Arnel@peopleandkapability.com.au.
