Account Executive - Regional

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Nine Brisbane is seeking a Regional Account Executive to join their team! Reporting to the Group Business Manager, you will be responsible for delivering solutions and superior service for a designated agency and client group whilst assisting the Sales Executive to achieve revenue targets.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity to kick-start your career in media sales, gaining hands-on experience and learning from an experienced and supportive team.

Day to day you will:

• Booking and revising advertising spots within the context of an advertising campaign
• Communicating with clients to ensure smooth running of advertising campaigns
• Accommodate and prioritise a number of concurrent advertising campaigns
• Liaise with advertising agencies via telephone to coordinate bookings, revisions and rates for advertising campaigns
• Confirm phone bookings with agency/client via email
• Monitor movement of advertising spots in traffic system and act to ensure number and amount of credits are reduced
• General administrative tasks for sales team

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Reliable personal transportation (car) is required for daily travel to our Mount Coot-tha office.
• Strong customer service experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people (via telephone) and relate to people at all levels of client/agency organisations
• Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills required
• Microsoft PowerPoint skills highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment as a team player

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

• Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success.
• Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
• Free parking onsite

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.