Top Jobs: This week’s employment opportunities

Each week Campaign Brief posts available positions within the industry (free for direct hires). Email any jobs you have going to martin@campaignbrief.com (please place “Employment Opportunities” in the email subject area) by 5.00pm Tuesday for listing on Wednesday morning.

COMMUNICATION PLANNER – OMD WA

An opportunity has arisen for a Communication Planner to join the vibrant team as part of the implementation planning and client service hub of OMD WA.

As a Communication Planner you will be responsible for the origination of the media plan for all platforms including online and search, management of the implementation process, client relationship management, competitive reviews and preparing buying briefs.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the media industry in a friendly, busy and fast paced environment and to succeed in the position you will need:

• Accuracy and an attention to detail,
• Excellent organisational / planning skills and the ability to meet deadlines,
• Strong communication skills,
• A passion for learning and self-development,
• The ability to work within a collaborative team environment,
• To be computer literate in Microsoft Office,
• The ability to learn and become proficient with agency various systems and processes,
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or industry related experience.

If this sounds like the next step in your career and you feel you have the ability to succeed, please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter to jtraynor@omdwa.com.au All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER – ADCORP

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Account Manager.  To maximize sales and increase market share by providing complete marketing communication solutions to new and existing clients.

Adcorp is an Australian owned and operated, ASX listed, full service advertising agency. With strong client relations as our focus, we deliver the complete bandwidth of advertising services such as media planning and buying, creative, digital, brand strategy, direct, social, virtual, viral – the works.

Critical to making this work will be your exceptional project management skills, ‘can do’ attitude and ability to juggle multiple projects at one time. Utilising every possible media and marketing mix you will own and manage the relationship with the client on both a strategic and operational level.

Reporting to the Account Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily campaign requirements of key clients
• Strategic development and effective management of marketing communication solutions
• Liaising with key clients, suppliers and internal team
• Ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within budget
• Achieving new business & revenue targets
• Prepare & lead presentations and pitches

As a successful Senior Account Manager you will have:

• Experience in providing full service, strategic marketing communications solutions
• 3+ years account management experience within an agency
• Impeccable client facing skills
• Your star ability to communicate – with your peers, your team, your clients!
• An eye for detail; ability to be planned and organised; a strategic, creative and open approach. 

The culture at Adcorp is fantastic… we’re down-to-earth, collegiate. We like working with each other. The Adcorp ‘vibe’ is almost tangible.

To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online here.

We look forward to meeting with you.

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GROUP SALES MANAGER, AGENCIES – NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA

News Corp Australia is the nation’s largest media company operating over 150 house-hold name brands across print, digital and multimedia including The Australian and news.com.au. We are proud to be a central part of News Corp, a leading global network of powerful brands including Fox Sports, Dow Jones, Harper Collins, Realestate.com.au; and The Wall Street Journal.

The Group Sales Manager – Agencies will lead a team of 8 with a vision to be the best media team in market, providing agencies and associated clients with advertising solutions in print and digital across a variety of platforms.

Reporting to the Sales Director in WA, your primary focus will be to maximise revenue from advertising agencies in the Perth market. You will represent a strong portfolio of brands with The Sunday Times and PerthNow at the forefront, as well as, a powerful national network to leverage including The Australian, News Corp metropolitan mastheads plus news.com.au, taste.com.au, Vogue, Donna Hay and many more.

About you:

Most importantly, you will be resilient, energetic and driven to succeed in a fast changing, high performance culture. You will be able to demonstrate exceptional sales ability and a strong track record of account management and people management skills, attention to detail and account planning (with CRM compliance).

In addition, you will have experience of, and relationships with, advertising agencies and state govt, preferably in WA.  Print and digital media experience will be considered favourably but not essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Dual lines of budget responsibility to both WA (The Sunday Times & PerthNow) plus a national target for News Corp network products across press and newsstand magazines
• Development of commercial initiatives to take to market, working closely with internal stakeholders across editorial, marketing, production and circulation
• Liaison with national sales teams to influence national revenue bookings into The Sunday Times
• Motivation and support to a team of 8 including Account Managers and Coordinators

News Corp Australia will offer the right candidate a competitive remuneration package plus the opportunity for a progressive career in one of Australia’s biggest media organisations.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia.  We are passionate about what we do and proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit.  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.

DIRECT/AGENCY SALES COORDINATOR – FAIRFAX RADIO 6PR & 96FM

Maternity Leave Contract

Fairfax Radio Network is part of the Fairfax Media Group and consists of a national Network of News Talk and Music format stations. The National News Talk Network is comprised of Melbourne’s 3AW, Sydney’s 2UE, Brisbane’s 4BC and Perth’s 6PR. The national music Network consists of Melbourne’s Magic, Brisbane’s Magic 882 and Perth’s 96fm. The Fairfax Radio Network also represents Adelaide’s News Talk station 5AA to National Advertisers.

Fairfax Media operates Radio 6PR and 96FM in Perth. An exciting and challenging position now exists in our Sales team. We are seeking applicants for a full time (8.30 am – 5.00 pm) Sales Coordinator for Maternity Leave contract until March 2015.

Ideally this position will suit a person who has a keen interest in the Radio Industry and is looking for a long term career in Sales.

Successful candidates should possess the following attributes:

• Be highly motivated and enjoy a challenge.
• Strong computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• A team player with an “Innovative” and “Can Do” attitude.

Key responsibilities of this role are: (but not limited to)

• Assisting Sales and Account Managers in day to day tasks.
• Typing of proposals, letters, emails and general correspondence including bookings and schedules.
• Client service duties.
• Reception duties as required.
• Liaising with relevant departments to ensure client campaigns run smoothly.
• Maintain client lists and contact details.
• Answering incoming calls and maintaining email accounts.
• Attend and assist with Sales functions (these may at times be outside normal working hours).

Interested applicants are invited to apply online here quoting reference number 935160 by 5pm on Friday, July 4 2014.

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SALES EXECUTIVE (DIRECT) – NETWORK TEN

With the best local and international entertainment, news, and factual formats, Network Ten is looking for an experienced Sales Executive to take advantage of ouraudience-loved shows and opportunities.

If you’re experienced in the sales game, you know the drill. You’re hungry. You’re driven. You want to have some fun along the way. You want to be around creative people who are passionate about entertainment.

Your outstanding customer-focused and relationship-based sales approach coupled with your drive to achieve revenue targets. Will ensure your success in this role. Strategic insight and experience will also be of great benefit.

Your background doesn’t need to be in TV – if you are currently in agency, radio or online and have excelled in building superior client relationships and leading a team to success, we want to hear from you. Network Ten is a great place to work. It’s fast-paced and vibrant. Above all, it’s a place where you can be challenged to achieve your full potential.

If this sounds like the place you want to be, please apply here.

Applications close Friday 4th July 2014.

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