Top Jobs: This week’s employment opportunities

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D&AD AWARDS ASSISTANT 

•  Mandarin speaker with strong English

•  Perth based

•  Contract 3- 4 days a week

•  Mid July 2014 to Feb 2015

This is a great opportunity to work within D&AD’s international marketing team, and be part of our 2015 Annual Awards Program. You will get to research award-winning talent and exceptional work from the design, advertising and digital industries within the Asia Pacific region. Then play an active role in driving entries within the region through telesales calling to promote and communicate the benefits of entering D&AD’s Annual Awards program.

The role will definitely appeal to candidates who are inspired by D&AD’s Awards and have an interest in the design, advertising and digital industries. Candidates need to have good telesales skills. Mandarin and any other Asian language is a bonus.

People with well-honed research skills, confidence and determination to sell over the phone in a sales driven environment, who are familiar with the work of D&AD, should most definitely apply. You will be fully trained in research and telesales techniques to help you succeed and reach your target.

Please send CV and cover letter to Paula Taylor at paula.taylor@dandad.org

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/MANAGER – THE BRAND AGENCY

Are you an Account Coordinator ready for your step up? We’re seeking an experienced Account Executive/Account Manager with a minimum 18 months’ experience to join our team at The Brand Agency.

The right person will not only understand the Perth marketing landscape, you’ll also have a good knowledge of an integrated agency model and be comfortable working with digital as well as traditional briefs. You’ll have empathy for the client perspective and an ability to build good relationships. We also want people who are passionate about creativity, have an ambition to achieve great results, can think on their feet and have a strong desire to understand the client’s business. In return, you’ll be working on a group of blue-chip accounts with the freedom to operate autonomously and demonstrate initiative. You’ll also have strong support in a team environment.

The Brand Agency is a values-driven business whose sole purpose is to make an extraordinary impact on the client’s business. We want someone who shares this commitment and who has a genuine desire to be a part of our great agency.

Please send your CV to mlewis@brandagency.com.au by Wednesday 23rd July 2014.

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•    Engaging Team Environment

•    Cross-Platform Solutions

•    Iconic WA brands

News Corp Australia is the nation’s largest media company operating over 150 house-hold name brands across print, digital and multimedia including The Sunday Times, PerthNow.com.au, The Australian and news.com.au.

Working with key media and creative agencies, you will develop strategic initiatives across our print, online and mobile propositions, offering your clients a unique opportunity to tap into the constantly evolving world of media.

You will have a solid understanding of sales performance and pipeline management to be self-motivated to drive a client portfolio as if it were your own business.

Driven to achieve budgets you will be assertive and unafraid to push for appointments to present well considered and relevant media opportunities.

You will have a genuine interest in media which allows a creative outlet to uncover and develop proactive ideas both within an existing portfolio and to achieve new business.

Your ability to forge and maintain meaningful business relationships will be paramount to your success in this role.

With an established background in sales and account management, (preferably in media, though not essential), you will be a strong influencer, with well-tuned presentation and negotiation skills. As an enthusiastic sales professional you will excel at providing innovative ideas to increase sales within an existing client base, as well as enjoy developing new business strategies.

You will understand the requirement for detailed account plans and thorough CRM compliance to be set up for success in this role.

News Corp Australia is the nation’s largest media company operating over 150 house-hold name brands across print and digital including The Sunday Times and Perth Now.  Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking.  If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

Send your resume to Rebecca Lassen Sales Director – bec.lassen@news.com.au    

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News Corp Australia is the nation’s largest media company operating over 150 house-hold name brands across print, digital and multimedia including The Sunday Times, PerthNow.com.au, The Australian and news.com.au.

In this business critical role you will report directly to the Customer Solutions Manager and generate insights and effectively communicate market research to the advertising sales and senior management leadership team.

You will:

• Provide market ready sales arguments and analysis to aid in the delivery of the sales team’s cross platform strategic objectives.
• Drive the business’ understanding of our digital platforms and proactively provide insights and analysis for use in sales proposals.
• Provide state competitive media analysis in support of the organisation’s revenue objectives and in order to lift market share.
• Identify marketing opportunities by analysing and understanding the audience trends of the multi-platform brand performance.
• Monitor the relevance, accuracy and presentation of research data to ensure the sales team is maximising advertising revenue opportunities.
• Utilise data, research findings and sales arguments to support the local trade marketing function.
• Use syndicated research to create compelling sales arguments in particular digital insights.
• Conduct primary research including survey design, implementation and data analysis where appropriate.
• Demonstrate awareness of strengths and limitations of different research sources and different research methodologies.
• Assist with updating trade marketing collateral.
• Assist with developing and executing media events and functions

About you:

Ideally you have experience working within an Insights Analyst role and you will have a curious mind that demonstrates a clear passion for working with digital applications. You will be a team player who understands the importance of analytics in the sales arena and accustomed to high volumes of quality output. You will be a self-motivated worker who is able to make systematic and rational inferences based on the relevant information to hand.

Attention to detail is critical.

An existing understanding of digital analytics tool such as Nielsen Market, EMMA Intelligence / Site Census / Unica NetInsight or Google Analytics will be considered advantageous.

News Corp recognises that the enthusiasm, passion, talent and commitment of our people help shape our future. Our people join and stay with our company because they thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment.
We offer a competitive remuneration package; a focus on learning and development opportunities, supportive management team and fun and rewarding environment.