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The Australian Over50s Living and Lifestyle Group is an Australian-owned publishing company based on the Gold Coast. We pride ourselves on creating the best content for people 50 and above, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across print publishing and Digital media.
Our assets include the home of The Australian Over50s Living and Lifestyle Guide, the LiveWell Digital Club and Expos Our Purpose: We support our seniors by providing clear information on life and living, sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and enriching our communities.
We bring people together by celebrating their lives and continuing to live in new and exciting ways.
Job Description
Our Sales Executives are the primary day-to-day contacts for media planners/buyers and are ultimately responsible for delivering exceptional customer service.
Day to day, you will:
- Create targeted advertising proposals based on briefs received from media agencies and advertisers
- Understand market trading conditions and negotiate on casual business in conjunction with the Group Business Manager
- Conduct regular WIP meetings with key agency contacts as well as weekly forecast reporting
- Develop business within the account, identify opportunities to up-sell, cross-sell and grow budgets
- Respond to agency requests efficiently and keep contacts up to date on progress
Qualifications
You will be a solid team player who shows commitment to the team's purpose and effectively contributes and shares skills/knowledge with others. You’ll have the ability to absorb information and act accordingly.
You will be proactive in discussing solutions and raising ideas for improvement positively and professionally, allowing you to build strong relationships.
What we would like to see on your resume:
- A background in media advertising sales, marketing or media agency (essential)
- Driver's license & car (essential, parking available onsite)
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise, organise and co-ordinate activities so that deadlines are met.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint skills
- Ability to proactively identify revenue-generating opportunities.
- Ability to manage a pipeline of business and accurately forecast revenue.
Additional Information
Being part of our Sales team means you will benefit from:
- Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success.
- Bespoke training and development program for Sales.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At Ao50, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Work rights: To apply for this role you must already have the right to work and live in Australia lawfully.
