AddressWe at Region Media Group, publishers of Riotact, About Regional, Region Illawarra, Region Riverina and Cape York Weekly are Australia's fastest growing source of quality local news and conversation with our headquarters based in Canberra. We have recently won the National Award for ‘Building Communities' at the Telstra Business Awards who recognise the important part we play in the media industry. Our platforms and social properties attract one of the largest digital and social media audiences in each region that we operate in including Canberra and its surrounding regions.
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our rapidly growing team and who will be responsible for sourcing new business opportunities and the account management and content coordination for our business, community, and sporting partnerships in the Illawarra.
With 260+ clients, the goal is to ensure the continuous development of local stories and strategic communications to deliver our clients exceptional results and exposure.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Secure new business clients
- Manage client relationships and partnerships
- Prioritise tasks based on importance and urgency
- Contributing ideas at sales, marketing, and editorial meetings
- Stay up to date with industry trends
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to fulfil client partnerships
- Manage client content from the initial idea stage to the publishing stage
- Maintain a commercial content calendar and publishing schedule
- Create and presenting client campaign reports
- Protect organisations values by keeping information confidential
Knowledge, skills, training, and experience:
- 2+ years experience in a marketing, sales, customer service or related role
- Computer skills – must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management software, e.g. Trello.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and creative thinking skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Knowledge of data analysis and report writing
- The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures
- The ability to work under pressure
- Have a keen eye for detail
- A professional and friendly demeanour
Benefits
- Work for Canberra's fastest growing digital media company and be a part of our national expansion
- Central location in Wollongong
- Great company culture
- Give back to your community via our non-for-profit and charity partnerships
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities as the company expands across the country
- Work within a collaborative and dynamic team environment where your ideas are heard
- Build a strong professional network in Canberra
- Be exposed to 200+ clients from every type of industry
If this sounds like you, please apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
