Account Executive - Sports

This role involves providing first-class internal support to a high-functioning Sport Sales Team in Melbourne. The Account Executive will report to the Director of Sales - Sport, focusing on administrative needs and ensuring timely delivery of superior operational service. Key responsibilities include managing sales support pipelines, building stakeholder relationships, creating client solutions, and identifying revenue opportunities.

Must Have

• Manage a pipeline of sales support within the internal booking system with a high degree of attention to detail & punctuality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across several internal departments & external clients alike
• Work closely with the Sport Sales team to create and deliver market leading responses and solutions for clients
• Proactively identify opportunities for revenue and business growth
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Prior experience and a strong level of understanding of a business’s internal software systems (for example, Salesforce, Google suite incl. Gmail etc.)
• Ability to operate collaboratively as part of a team, or autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline driven, dynamic environment

Perks & Benefits

• 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
• Flexible work options

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

We are currently seeking an Account Executive to join the Sport Sales Team within the Melbourne office!

Our Sport Account Executives are natural organisers who underpin a team of high functioning Executives with first class internal support. Reporting to the Director of Sales - Sport, your primary focus will be to service the administrative needs of the team, whilst ensuring the delivery of superior operational service in a timely manner.

Day to day you will:

• Manage a pipeline of sales support within the internal booking system with a high degree of attention to detail & punctuality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across several internal departments & external clients alike
• Work closely with the Sport Sales team to create and deliver market leading responses and solutions for clients
• Proactively identify opportunities for revenue and business growth

Qualifications

Experience is preferred, but not essential. You will enjoy working within a close-knit, high performing team. You will quickly become a critical support role – aiding a team of sales professionals as they generate proposals, negotiate bookings, deliver effective campaigns and then report on the success.

What you'll bring:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Prior experience and a strong level of understanding of a business’s internal software systems (for example, Salesforce, Google suite incl. Gmail etc.)
• Ability to operate collaboratively as part of a team, or autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline driven, dynamic environment

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.

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.