Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia's most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment.
We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.Nine's assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments.
Australia belongs here.
We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.Job DescriptionNine Plus is a national direct sales team within Nine, connecting the country's 40,000 small to medium enterprises with Nine's audiences.The role of Business Manager - Total Television, is to work closely with the Group Business Manager in managing the existing clientele database, while also identifying new business opportunities in order to achieve monthly revenue targets.You will deliver market leading solutions while ensuring great service and results for our customers.
Having a strong desire to seek new business opportunities is of significant importance to the company.Role Responsibilities:Identifying opportunities for new business growthBuild and maintain effective relationships with independent agencies and direct advertisersHave a strong understanding of the Australian media industry and its buying modelsAbility to represent the Nine brand in market through proactive presentations to potential advertisersManaging a pipeline of briefs and proactive ideas to meet and exceed revenue targetsLead, manage and guide a direct report in an Account ExecutiveQualificationsEssential qualifications, experience & skills:Possess strong commercial acumenNegotiating and influencing skillsStrong communication and exceptional presentation skillsProven experience in building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externallyFive years of media sales experience preferredAbility to work in a fast-past environment and adapt quickly to changePossess strong presentation skills – utilising Powerpoint & Excel softwareAbility to understand & adopt internal processes quicklyDesirable qualifications, experience & skills:Understanding of the television and SME (direct sales) landscapeAdditional InformationOur 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.
