Senior Sales Executive

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Manage strategic media client portfolios, sales pipelines, revenue targets, forecasting, and business plans across Nine’s linear television and 9Now digital video products. Build relationships with agencies and senior stakeholders, develop innovative advertising solutions, communicate product value propositions, monitor market trends, and support or lead team members through coaching and capability development.
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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

As a Senior Sales Executive for Nine Total TV, you are responsible for delivering market-leading solutions and superior service to a key portfolio of clients. You will sit at the intersection of our Metro TV and Broadcast platforms, collaborating with key stakeholders across our biggest programming (like The Block and Married at First Sight) to deliver innovative advertising solutions!

This strategic role leverages the combined power of Nine's linear and digital video inventory - spanning flagship broadcast brands (Channel Nine, 9Go!, 9Gem, 9Life) and our BVOD platform (9Now).

Day to day you will:

  • Manage a pipeline of briefs and proactive ideas to meet and exceed revenue targets whilst improving yield.

  • Support the Group Business Manager on the most strategically important clients within the portfolio.

  • Work closely with the Group Business Manager to help create FY Business Plans and build gap plans within the portfolio.

  • Understand and communicate Nine's Total TV products, including both linear broadcast and 9Now, and their unique selling propositions (USPs) to clients to drive effective product sales.

  • Cultivate relationships with both internal and external senior stakeholders to deliver solutions and represent the Nine brand.

  • Stay informed on media industry trends in the broadcast and digital video landscape and competitive landscapes to provide strategic insights.

  • Step in to perform GBM tasks if required and lead Sales Executives within the team to provide coaching and increased skill capability.

Qualifications

You will be a leader on the sales floor, establishing strong internal relationships and continuously developing and maintaining strong relationships with key agencies across all relevant functions and clients. 

What you’ll bring:

  • Strong media experience, including experience in a Sales Executive capacity.

  • Proven ability to manage all key responsibilities and demonstrate revenue growth and accurate forecasting.

  • Strong communication, presentation, and account management skills.

  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

  • Proven people management experience, including onboarding and developing support staff.

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:

  • 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.

Skills Required

  • Strong media industry experience, including experience as a Sales Executive
  • Proven ability to manage sales responsibilities, deliver revenue growth, and provide accurate forecasting
  • Strong communication, presentation, and account management skills
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proven people management experience, including onboarding and developing support staff
  • Existing legal right to work and live in Australia
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The Company
4,364 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company, operating across television, video-on-demand, print, digital and outdoor media. It creates and curates news, business, finance, lifestyle, entertainment and sports content for audiences across broadcast, online and subscription platforms. Its portfolio includes the 9Network, major Australian newspapers, nine.com.au, Drive, streaming service Stan and digital-out-of-home advertising business QMS, while connecting brands with consumers through integrated media solutions.

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