Top Jobs: This week’s employment opportunities

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

PROJECT MANAGER – MEERKATS

Meerkats are seeking a Project Manager.  If you have experience in large web development and UX, then please apply.  Finance, time management and documentation i.e. func specs, requirements docs and wireframes expertise also necessary.

Please send your resume to sam@meerkats.com.au

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• GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY : RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS – THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

• ACCOUNT MANAGER – SALMAT

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY : RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS – THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

•  A challenging, fast paced role with WA’s leading news-media organisation

•  Deliver insights and market intelligence in a supportive team environment  

WA’s leading news-media organisation, The West Australian, is seeking a new team member for our insights department. Our business is growing and diversifying at an unprecedented rate and market intelligence plays a key role in positioning our print, digital and brand assets for the future.

This is an entry level role and duties include the analysis and presentation of market intelligence to support sales teams and other business units within the Seven West Media WA group.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your career and enhance your capabilities in media research to deliver insights that enable strong commercial outcomes for the business.

Required:

• Degree in communications, marketing, commerce, or related discipline OR relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Ability to bridge the gap between data, information and insights

Desirable:

• Relevant experience in media, advertising or research/data analysis
• Degree includes units in statistics

Highly regarded

• Familiarity with audience measurement software (e.g. emma, Asteroid, Nielsen)
• Experience with digital media and digital audience metrics

Written applications including a covering letter outlining why you are expressing interest in the position and what you can bring to the role, and a CV detailing qualifications and experience should be emailed by COB Wednesday 7 October to Sue McDonnell, Media Strategy Manager – sue.mcdonnell@wanews.com.au.

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ACCOUNT MANAGER – SALMAT

Salmat is Australasia’s largest direct customer communications company with branches across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Salmat provides communication solutions across the spectrum of letterbox media, digital marketing, eCommerce and contact centre solutions. Already a market-leader in our field, we continue to achieve impressive growth both organically and through strategic acquisition.

We are currently recruiting for an Account Manager to join our team based in Osborne Park. The Account Manager is responsible for managing and retaining a portfolio of existing customers, establishing and maintaining relationships to achieve continued sales growth and profit targets for the company.

This is great opportunity to join a passionate and energetic sales team and further develop your Account Management experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a portfolio of accounts
• Developing relationships with existing and new advertising agencies
• Developing strategic sales opportunities for both new and existing clients
• Achieving an acceptable level of profits and sales targets set by the Sales Manager
• Keeping abreast of market trends, pricing, industry news and market intelligence
• Maintaining clear lines of communication with existing clients to ensure client satisfaction
• Assist in training and development of Account Coordinators and other Account Managers
• Promoting the desired corporate image to the market place
• Other responsibilities defined in Business Stream, Unit and Corporate Policies and Procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Account Management experience in a similar role
• Proven sales ability including negotiation skills, presentations and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated Relationship Management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually to meet KPI’s
• Computer Literacy
• An understanding and interest in the Australian media landscape

See our Careers site for more information and to apply.

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