Direct Sales Executive - Total Television

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Direct Sales Executive to join our highly respected Direct Television team! As a part of a leading media organisation, you will have the chance to work alongside passionate professionals and contribute to the growth of Nine's sales division.

As a Direct Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for managing and expanding a diverse client portfolio across the Total Television platform. You will also be entitled to an Individual & Group Quarterly Incentive, alongside an attractive base salary.

If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for sales, we encourage you to apply and help us create impactful advertising solutions for our clients.

Day to day you will:

• Represent the Nine brand in the market with a strong and professional presence.
• Manage and grow an established client portfolio with a focus on delivering tailored, strategic solutions.
• Pro-actively seeking and identifying new business opportunities (including cold calling)
• Drive the development and sales of innovative cross-platform solutions.
• Consistently meet sales targets by implementing effective strategies for both personal and client success.

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 an ability to absorb information and act accordingly.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a B2B sales environment (experience in media or advertising sales is highly desirable, but NOT essential).
• A solid team player who is committed to the team's success and actively shares knowledge and skills.
• A quick learner who can absorb information and take appropriate action.
• A passion for sales and delivering outstanding results.
• Strong ability to plan, organise, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google tools (particularly Powerpoint & Excel).

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

• Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success. 
• Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
• Complimentary subscriptions to all our platforms including Sydney Morning Herald, AFR, The Age, Brisbane Times and WA today.
• Access to the Employee Exclusives program, which could include experiences like sitting courtside at the Australian Open or being on the sidelines for State of Origin.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, 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 will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, 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 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: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.