Senior Account Manager (Agency)

THE OPPORTUNITY: Are you looking to build on your commercial media career? Are you an astute media solutions provider with proven client service success? We have the perfect opportunity for you to join an elite team of media sales specialists as a Senior Account Manager responsible for a portfolio of Agency clients. Read on! This role is perfect for someone already working as a Senior Account Manager in the commercial side of media, or an Account Manager, read to take a step forward in your career, or an Agency superstar wishing to make a move to supplier side. You will thrive in relationship building and client service; collaboration on brief responses to win revenue, and maintaining a thorough knowledge of audience, agency clients, the marketplace and all aspects of advertising. You will be responsible for addressing issues, campaign implementation, providing solutions, and communicating outcomes promptly. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver sales revenue and growth targets for the specified agencies and their accounts by actively managing those campaigns
• Deliver and drive profitable sales by managing agency campaign expectations and by providing them with quality advertising solutions
• Build and sustain successful relationships with your agencies and internal stakeholders
• Champion the full range of NZME products and services (print, digital, radio) to ensure clients receive optimum media solutions.

ABOUT YOU: Our ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in client relationship management and proven experience in commercial media.

• Be degree-qualified in commerce and/or media studies, with knowledge of the New Zealand media market.
• Bring 2+ years’ experience in an account management or higher role, in either an agency or sales environment
• Have extensive knowledge in the commercial media sales arena
• Be an effective communicator and will keep managers and colleagues updated on all necessary information.
• Build positive network inside and outside the organisation, fostering comradeship and collaboration.

WHAT’S ON OFFER: In return, you will be rewarded with a base market retainer and attractive commission structure in a company fostering the development and growth of our biggest asset, our people. Your workplace will be in central Auckland in a modern well-equipped office that boasts radio studios and newsroom hubs, multiple breakout areas and our popular iHeart lounge that hosts a variety of internal events. You’ll have development opportunities, access to a range of discounted products and services, and be a key member of a high-performing team.  This is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a fun loving, innovative and progressive team who value reward and recognition and being able to bring your whole self to work. Kick start the next step in your career by selling yourself to us as our newest team member by sending your CV and cover letter. All applicants will be asked about their current right to work in NZ eg. Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc. #NZMELI