This week’s employment opportunities

July 29 2009, 10:43 am | BY Martin Trevaskis | No Comments

The following job opportunities are currently available. Each week Campaign Brief posts available positions within the industryas a free service. Email any jobs you have going (with a description)to martin@campaignbrief.com

CONSULTANT AND SENIOR CONSULTANT – PPR

Perth’s leading PR consultancy Professional Public Relations (PPR) isseeking a suitably qualified Consultant and Senior Consultant tosupport its growing corporate and consumer client base.

The Senior Consultant will be a consumer specialist, able to manage anumber of exciting brand-name accounts and support an existing clientbase. Experience in consumer media relations, strategic planning andevent management are a must.

The Consultant will have a minimum 3 year degree in communications orjournalism, preferably with work experience in PR. They will beresponsible for supporting a team in the achievement of teamstrategies, have strong writing capability and be able to generatepublicity for clients.

If either of these sounds like the position for you, please forward cover letter and CV to kate.sugars@ppr.com.au

BRAND PLANNER – MEERKATS

Meerkats are looking for another forager/provoker/communicator to join their Brand Planners; someone who is passionately curious in people and brands, and the space between them. If you have 3+ years of experience at Agency, Research or Client-side (practice in some qualitative research helps), please contact Christy Claassen on christy@meerkats.com.au

ACCOUNT MANAGER – DOMAIN.COM.AU

Weunderstand that we are only as good as the people we employ. AtFairfax, we nurture and promote a culture of strong self-belief andreward excellence, innovation and creativity. We are now seeking toappoint a high calibre, results driven Account Manager to play animportant role within our domain.com.au classified site. Based inPerth, the successful candidate will be required to provide onlineadvertising solutions to real estate agents.

Reporting to the State Sales Manager this role will see you taking fullresponsibility for a number of Key Accounts. Using a deeperunderstanding of the client’s business objectives you will beresponsible for identifying and creating revenue generatingopportunities by managing existing business’s & recognising andactioning up sell opportunities, maintaining a data base of allactivity, pipeline opportunities and results.

To ensure your success in this pivotal role you will be a professionalwho can think laterally, operate independently and will be anenthusiastic and proven sales performer who is comfortable building onexisting relationships.

You will have extensive sales experience, preferably gained within thereal estate or media industries. In addition, you will have strongcommunication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and enjoy workingwith minimal supervision within a fast paced, dynamic industry. Yourpassion for selling and your understanding of the Internet will enableyou to achieve your goals.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, training andcareer development opportunities, great employee benefits and discounts.

If you are an independent and resourceful thinker who enjoys workingwith astute professionals in a progressive environment then you areinvited to apply online http://careers.fairfax.com.au quoting reference number 553510

AQUENT

We are looking for the following talent:

Bid Writer – 6-12 month contract

Reporting to the WA Marketing and Communications Manager, this contractrole will see you providing strategic guidance to the bid team; writingkey documentation; editing and proofreading submissions; facilitatingworkshops and assisting with other business development activities. Ifyou are experienced in the infrastructure (or related) industry andhave outstanding communication skills, find out more about this role bycalling Karen Thompson on 9381 7655.

Media Planner/Buyer

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced (min 5 years)Media Planner/Buyer to join an awarding winning, global organisation.

With a portfolio of blue chip clients, your responsibilities willinclude client and supplier liaison, planning, negotiation, pre andpost campaign analysis and competitor analysis. You’ll have anin-depth knowledge of all media platforms and the use of standardindustry tools. Most importantly, you’ll thrive on the challenge ofworking hand in hand with your clients to provide winning mediasolutions.

If you’re looking for a change and can hit the ground running, you canbecome a key member of this happy and cohesive team. A competitivesalary will be negotiated for the right candidate. Don’t delay! ContactKaren Thompson today. Tel 9381 7655 or email, kthompson@aquent.com

WANT TO DISCUSS YOUR FUTURE WITH AN AQUENT AGENT…

For creative roles visit www.aquent.com.au/go/angelaclegg and for marketing, PR or account service positions visit www.aquent.com.au/go/karenthompson or telephone 08 9381 7655.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER – MAMMAL MARKETING

Mammal Marketing is a small but growing marketing agency, and is on the hunt for a talented designer to join our eclectic team based in Swanbourne. For the right designer we offer a diversity of project opportunities with clients in fashion, retailing, cosmetics, packaging, mining, property and finance.

So, if you’ve got:

• A tertiary qualification in graphic design

• A minimum 3-4 years agency experience

• A great portfolio of real work

• Strong visual & technical skills (CS4)

• Creativity and are skilled at typography, design and layout

• Ability to manage a design project from concept through to print/delivery

• Competency in website design with some HTML + Flash knowledge (a plus, but not essential)

…then, we want to hear from you. Email Shane via jobs@mammalmarketing.com.au and attach your CV and PDF folio.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – MYCAREER.COM.AU

Fairfax Media is building businesses, which include Australia’s No. 1 family of news sites, finance sites and leading classified sites for jobs (mycareer.com.au), homes (domain.com.au), cars (drive.com.au) and personals (rsvp.com.au). Fairfax Media has one of Australia’s largest online media networks with about 5 million regular users. We understand that we are only as good as the people we employ. At Fairfax, we nurture and promote a culture of strong self belief and reward excellence, innovation and creativity.

We are now seeking to appoint a high calibre, results driven Business Development Manager to play an important role within our Mycareer.com.au classified site. Based in Perth, the successful candidate will be required to provide online advertising solutions to both Corporate and Government entities.

Reporting to the State Sales Manager this role will see you taking responsibility for building new business opportunities within a number of sectors/industries. Using a deeper understanding of the client’s business objectives you will be responsible for identifying and creating revenue generating opportunities, pipelines and results.

To ensure your success in this pivotal role you will be a professional who can think laterally, operate independently and will be an enthusiastic and proven sales performer who is comfortable building on existing relationships.

You will have extensive sales experience, preferably gained within corporate/media or government. In addition, you will have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and enjoy working with minimal supervision within a fast paced, dynamic industry. Your passion for selling and your understanding of the Internet will enable you to achieve your goals.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, training and career development opportunities, great employee benefits and discounts.

If you are an independent and resourceful thinker who enjoys working with astute professionals in a progressive environment then you are invited to apply online http://careers.fairfax.com.au quoting reference number 565000