Client Strategy Lead

Company DescriptionNine 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 DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a Client Strategy Lead to join our team in a 10-month parental leave cover role.
The Client Solutions Lead is a highly collaborative position within our Powered Client Solutions team.In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering market-leading, integrated solutions for Nine's clients.
Working closely with the broader Studios, Powered and Sydney sales teams, you will focus on building commercially viable and innovative campaigns.
These campaigns will span Nine's key TV, radio, digital and print verticals, including our tentpole programming such as Married At First Sight, The Block, NRL and The Australian Open.
This is a chance to work across a diverse media landscape and contribute to significant client initiatives
Day to day you will:Review and interpret client briefs to gain a deep understanding of the brands marketing challenges in order to unpack the winning solutionSuccessfully manage brief to pitch process from end to end on designated responsesLead and contribute to brainstorms and ideation on your assigned projects, fostering a culture of creativityDevelop holistic solution with a compelling narrative, clear overarching idea and rationale throughout response, striving for creative excellenceWork with research and category experts in the business to articulate the role of selected channels and Nine brands, delivering why Nine, justifying recommended solutions, and how they deliver against the client's objectivesCollaborate with Content Partnerships teams to ensure all formats and platforms are considered for relevant briefs, with the best mix ultimately put forwardAct as strong support for sales in providing strategic comms advice, working closely with sales team on the pitch presentation giving clear directionPromote new ways of thinking/working to deliver BIG IDEAS for brands and agenciesRepresent Powered Sydney and attend client briefings, presentations and meetings as requiredQualificationsWhat you\'ll bring:3-5 years of relevant media experience, ideally in an integrated sales, strategy or solutions function, with demonstrated experience working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, creative environmentAbility to analyse client needs and use them to develop an effective, creatively led, commercial solutionAbility to convey complex ideas/information in a simple and impactful wayExcellent organisational skills, with strength in planning, time-management and follow-through, delivering to strict deadlinesConfident presentation skills, including advanced use of PowerpointDesirable qualifications, experience & skillsSolid understanding of marketing and comms principles, including fundamentals of channel planning and strategyStrong relationship building skills across varying areas of business/seniority, both internal and external, with the capability to influence, negotiate and mediate to reach an optimum outcome for all partiesAdditional InformationHow we workAt 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:Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & successOpportunity to build your skills by completing Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.Access to 9eployee 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.
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