Account Director

NOVA Entertainment is Australia's fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened-to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 91.9 Adelaide, and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australia's premium intimate live music brand, Nova's Red Room.

NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia's feel-good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth; the talk station FIVEAA in Adelaide; Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast; and DAB+ stations such as Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio.

Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity, and Radical Empathy.

Are you keen to take the next step in your Advertising Sales Career within the Broadcast Media Industry?

Do you want to join a team that will celebrate your successes?

THE ROLE:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Director to join our Brisbane Direct Team, working on an established portfolio of direct clients and some media agencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated media sales professional who wants to work within one of Brisbane's most successful media sales teams – in a business that values tenacity, commitment, and innovation. The team enjoys good banter, catching up on weekend adventures, and celebrating successes.

What you will do and what skills you may have:

In summary:

• Develop and sell leading cross-platform audio solutions (including Podcasting, Streaming, and Broadcast)

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proactively identify and create new business opportunities that drive growth (you are actually motivated by being the best at what you do)
• Commitment to achieving monthly & quarterly targets (and ability to develop tactics to ensure personal and client success)
• Strong client service orientation and networking capabilities
• Resilient, dynamic, adaptable to change, and highly driven with a strong desire to succeed and thrive in a results-oriented environment.

This role suits someone with prior sales experience, and while audio sales experience is not essential, experience working within a media sales environment in the Brisbane market is desirable.

To support & reward your success in this role, we will offer the successful candidate:

• A high-performance culture where you will work among a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic, and able to leap over any obstacle
• Exclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across Australia
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova's Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)
• Amazing employee benefits from a variety of partners nationally
• Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2025 is shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins)
• This is a full-time, on-site position located in our Teneriffe studios. Our sales teams are dynamic, engaged, and highly collaborative, and being on-site will ensure your personal and professional development.
• Depending on business needs, we are open to exploring flexible work options where appropriate.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in our Brisbane studios. Our teams are dynamic, engaged, and highly collaborative, and being on-site will ensure your personal and professional development. Depending on business needs, we are open to exploring flexible work options where appropriate.

Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

The Aim:

Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.

• Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We have an active and ACRA Award-winning D&I Committee passionate about ensuring Nova Entertainment supports and welcomes people from all abilities and walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives.
• Supporting candidates who may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments to ensure each candidate can put their best efforts into their application.

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What's next?

• Please attach your resume and a cover letter stating why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Successful applicants will be contacted within 5-10 working days.
• Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially, followed by up to two face-to-face interviews that may involve a panel and a prepared presentation.
• Police checks may be required.
• Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.