Advertising Account Manager - Rockhampton, Australia - ACM
Description
A career at ACM is a chance to write your own story and help make a difference with your ideas,
energy and skills. We want to offer you an opportunity to create a life for yourself and a lifestyle
in some of the most beautiful and vibrant parts of Australia. At ACM we tell the stories of
Australia. From the city to the bush, from the country to the coast, our trusted local news keeps
hundreds of Australian communities informed, connected and strong.
We are Australia's largest independent media organization made up of more than 100 leading
rural and regional news brands consisting of community-based websites, daily and community
newspapers, ACM Agri publishing, magazines and events. From the Canberra Times,
Newcastle Herald and Bendigo Advertiser, our trusted news brands have been setting the
agenda in Australia's key regional population centres for more than 180 years.
At ACM our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business may be diverse but we
are united when it comes to our vision and values.
The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us at Queensland Country Life as an Media
Sales Consultant based in Rockhampton, QLD. Reporting to the Agriculture Commercial
Manager - Queensland, this role is instrumental in the success of our progressive growth sales
strategy.
Queensland Country Life has been firmly entrenched as Queensland's major agriculture
publication for over 89 years. It provides unequaled market reach into the state's diverse
agricultural community. The paper's reputation among Queensland's and the Northern
Territory's agriculture sector is unsurpassed.
This role focuses on print and digital media advertising sales, account management and
customer service, with an exciting mix of existing customers and new business generation.
The roles responsibilities include:
● Manage a customer portfolio, providing our clients with progress updates for their
campaigns and provide recommendations for improvement.
● Achieve and go beyond the digital and print sales revenue targets within the region.
● Provide exceptional customer service across all touch points using excellent verbal and
communication skills.
● Manage time effectively and adapt well to change. In our ever changing industry it's
important to have a proactive approach and ability to influence and lead customers and
colleagues through change.
● Attend sales calls both in person or via Google hangout, as required by management
The successful candidate will have:
● Strong sales background - experience level can be varied, we want to train you to
become an exceptional media advertising sales person.
● Strong digital marketing knowledge across SEM, SEO, Social and display advertising
would be preferred, however not essential.
● Experience in B2B customer facing roles liaising with both SMEs and large organisations
would be advantageous, however again not essential.
● A natural flare for communication - a real people person with the ability to build rapport at
all levels.
● An understanding of the agricultural sector would be preferred, again not essential.
● Excellent presentation skills.
Why you should join ACM:
ACM's purpose is driven by our passion for keeping our communities strong, informed and
connected. We truly value independence and encourage you to achieve your best work in an
environment that allows your authenticity to shine and supports your development in your media
career.
What's in it for you?
● Competitive base salary with an attractive sales initiative scheme and car allowance
included.
● Career development and progression opportunities - we believe in the growth of our
people.
● A high performance team culture that encourages collaboration, teamwork and
understanding.
Our employees also enjoy the following benefits:
● Hybrid working. This position is a work from home when not client facing.
● Lifestyle discounts - Flare benefits, digital subscriptions, novated leasing and more.
● Financial Study Assistance - We will support you to explore further qualifications and can
support work-related tertiary qualifications and courses.
● Make a Difference - We pride ourselves on making a difference for our audiences,
communities and achieving results for our advertising partners.