Account Executive

**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.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity, perfect for anyone looking to kick-start their career in media. You'll gain hands-on experience and exposure to the fast-paced world of media sales, while learning from an experienced and supportive team.

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for campaign coordination of inventory sales across the Nine's Metro TV channels, working across a client base of national brands.

In this diverse role, your primary function will be to support the Sales Executive and work collaboratively with external stakeholders such as media and advertising agencies as well as internal stakeholders across the business.

**Day to day you will**:

- Booking and revising advertising spots within the context of an advertising campaign
- Communicating with clients to ensure smooth running of advertising campaigns
- Accommodate and prioritise a number of concurrent advertising campaigns
- Liaise with advertising agencies via telephone to coordinate bookings, revisions and rates for advertising campaigns
- Data entry of advertising spots to sales and traffic system
- Monitor movement of advertising spots in traffic system and act to ensure (number and amount of) 'credits' are reduced
- General administrative tasks for Sales team

**Qualifications** What you'll bring**:

- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people (via telephone) and relate to people at all levels of client/agency organisations
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently and within a team environment as a team player
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel skills required
- Microsoft PowerPoint skills highly desirable

**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:

- Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success
- The opportunity 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 '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.

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