Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. 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. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.
Job Description
Nine is seeking a Sales Executive for a 12-month parental leave cover to join our Regional TV team. The Sales Executive is the primary day-to-day contact for the media planner/buyer, and is ultimately responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our advertising agencies and clients and driving a revenue outcome for Nine.
Day to day you will:
- Manage a pipeline of briefs and proactive solutions to consistently hit revenue targets.
- Produce accurate revenue forecasts and articulate product value to grow client investment.
- Creating targeted advertising schedules across all broadcast channels based on briefs received from advertising agencies.
- Day-to-day contact with key agency contacts.
- Collaborate across internal teams to deliver strategically led partner campaigns.
- Leverage client and market insights to create impactful commercial opportunities.
What you’ll bring:
- Prior media sales or digital advertising experience with a proven track record.
- Demonstrated ability in revenue growth, client account management, and accurate forecasting.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and inform strategic sales decisions.
- Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and strong presentation abilities.
- A collaborative, solution-focused approach that fosters positive stakeholder relationships.
- A current and valid Australian Drivers Licence.
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.
Our employee benefits include:
Nine offers a variety of benefits and perks to support you. Learn more about our full benefits offering here: https://ninecareers.com.au/benefits-and-how-we-work/
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.
Skills Required
- Prior media sales or digital advertising experience with a proven track record
- Experience in revenue growth, client account management, and accurate forecasting
- Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and inform sales decisions
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong stakeholder relationship skills
- Current and valid Australian driver's licence
- Right to lawfully work and live in Australia
What We Do
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company with investments spanning television, video on demand, print, digital and outdoor. As the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning news, business and finance, lifestyle, entertainment and sport, we pride ourselves on creating and curating quality content, accessed by consumers when and how they want. Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Australian Financial Review, digital properties such as nine.com.au and Drive, subscription video platform Stan, and digital outdoor leader QMS.
