Sales Manager

The Seven Network is part of Seven West Media (ASX: SWM), one of Australia's most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence in content production across broadcast television, publishing and digital. The Seven Network alone reaches about 17 million people a month.The company owns some of Australia's most renowned media businesses, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; the digital platform The West Australian; and The Sunday Times. The Seven Network is home to Australia's most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, SAS Australia, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, RFDS, The 1% Club and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia and Supercars.The Sales Manager holds responsibility for the effective operation of local sales activity in the Albany market. The Sales Manager is responsible for the attainment of airtime & digital revenue budgets, effective and professional representation of the Seven Network in the Albany market, the control of expense budgets, and the continued success of the staff/office morale.What you'll be doing:

• Providing leadership and direction to the Albany sales team.
• Ensure revenue budgets are consistently achieved under company policy and budgetary guidelines.
• Supporting Seven Regional WA's local sales efforts through the development of sales promotional concepts, and ad hoc airtime packages.
• Developing and maintaining good relations with key clients, the business community and community leaders.
• Developing and maximising new revenue opportunities via effective sales processes and techniques.
• Managing cost control of all station related expenses in accordance with the approved budget.
• Overseeing and provide direction for the outsourced commercial production facilities and to ensure that on-air deadlines are met and that efficient customer service is in place.
• Providing input into the preparation of capital, revenue and expense budgets and assume ownership of the finalised annual operating budgets and any revisions thereto.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports on station activities for the WA Sales Manager.
• Implementing procedures to facilitate the systematic monitoring of Seven Regional WA's on-air presentation and client activity on competitor stations.
• Provide coaching, feedback and development opportunities for direct reports.
• The Sales Manager is responsible for on station compliance with workplace Health and Safety regulations.

We'd love you to have:

• Demonstrable experience media sales with a proven ability to achieve sales results/targets.
• Proven track record in building/maintaining long standing working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Professional approach to work and great attention to detail.
• Prior Television/Media sales/management experience or equivalent

Why would you want this role?Seven is leading the way in creating the media company of the future. This is a great opportunity for a creative, driven and enthusiastic individual who is eager to build a career within the media sales industry, and be part of the leading edge in broadcasting excellence.In return, we will provide you with:

• Generous 7Perks and Exclusive Corporate Discounts
• Collaborative Vibes in a Dynamic Culture
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Rewarding Recognition
• Competitive Salary and commission structure
• Generous Paid Parental Leave for All

Seven is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We are Australia's first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and we are proud of our commitment to reconciliation with our Reflect RAP launched in early 2023. At Seven you are celebrated for being yourself, and your contribution will matter.Don't just watch Seven - join us and become part of the story.We look forward to receiving your application.Visit our LinkedIn Life page to find out more about Seven.The Seven Network is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Advertised: 13 May 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jun 2024 W. Australia Standard Time