Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners. Its marketplace spans more than 125,000 podcasts, 2,700 advertisers and c.1 billion quarterly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen - across any podcasting app or other listening platform. The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.
About the role
Do you love podcasts? You’re not alone. The listenership in Australia is growing rapidly every single day. New shows are launched weekly and there are still so many more stories out there that deserve to be heard.
As Sales Planner, you will be an integral part in the future growth of podcasting and Acast’s presence in the Australia region. Day-to-day, you will support our sales team and will play a crucial role in the delivery of great podcast campaigns for our advertisers and media agencies.
This role is versatile and requires good communication skills, organization and relationship management both externally and internally. You can apply if you have a passion about brand storytelling & advertising .You will be based in our Sydney office.
What you´ll do?
• Create sales plans & proposals, responding to briefs and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Key point of contact for our podcasters, both pre and during the campaign, and our advertisers/media agencies
• Working closely with content team to understand commercial opportunities
• Identify target brands & clients and manage sales pipeline
• Project lead audio production with third party production company
• Ensure revenue figures are correct
Who you are
You have fabulous social skills and you view yourself as a highly productive, enthusiastic doer looking to deliver results in a timely and precise manner. You’re organized and like to spin multiple plates simultaneously and have strong Keynote, Word and Excel skills.
Why Acast?
We believe that in order to succeed in this role you should have an energetic, positive attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow. You're motivated by working at a hugely exciting and purposeful tech company, where you can exhibit your entrepreneurial spirit. We value grit, self-starters and problem solvers.. Last, but not least, you should believe in achieving your personal and company goals by working collaboratively and as a team.At Acast we provide a great place to learn and develop in an exciting and highly innovative workplace.
You are welcome to apply for this position at your earliest convenience as we are currently working with selection and interviews to fill this position.
Your application should include a CV and a personal letter
Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture.
We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!
What We Do
Acast is the world-leading independent power source of podcasting, offering everything creators and advertisers need to find and nurture relationships with millions of engaged listeners — all within the open podcasting ecosystem.
Acast offers podcast hosting, growth, and then monetization through both a creative and curated advertising marketplace, as well as membership features to connect podcasters with paying fans.
Acast hosts nearly 30,000 podcasts, reaching more than 300 million listeners a month, and has generated more than $100m so far in revenue for creators.
Co-founded by Johan Billgren in 2014, Acast has more than 300 people in 13 markets, including New York, Los Angeles, London and Stockholm.
The company has raised more than $125m in funding, and recent innovations include a partnership with leading membership platform Patreon.
For brilliant podcasters.
For smart advertisers.
For The Stories.
