Description:
TAKE THE NEXT STEP BY HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES GROW.
A career in corporate sales, starting at The Bendigo Advertiser is just the beginning. Our teams tell us the flexible working options, quality digital sales training, career development and team culture is what draws them to the ACM suite of solutions. We help local business grow through local marketing solutions. No day is ever the same in Media, and as more people move to the thriving regional centres across Australia, demand for local content & marketing solutions has never been higher. What this means for you is working with customers who trust our solutions and with a team who wake up every day waiting to help local business grow. Not only is business-to-business sales exciting & rewarding, if you've ever considered working for big tech, then working at ACM gets you started. Gain skills by partnering with Google, Spotify as well as Australia burgeoning online portals. A career opportunity is now available for an experienced salespeople to join our team right here in Bendigo.
ACM is Australia's largest independent media organization, telling the stories that matter in rural and regional communities for over 180 years. With over 100 trusted news brands, including websites, newspapers, magazines, and events, our sales team plays a vital role in keeping communities connected, informed, and strong. Join ACM and create your success story while enjoying a vibrant sales career in some of Australia's most beautiful regions.
What's in it for you?
ACM's purpose is driven by our passion for keeping our communities strong, informed and connected. We truly value independence and encourage you to achieve your best work in your media career with authenticity.
Benefits include:
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Competitive sales initiative scheme
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Car allowance included
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Exclusive invites to Media Roadshows and events
The Opportunity
Join The Bendigo Advertisers as a Sales Representative in Bendigo. Be part of Australian Community Media (ACM) and deliver news, sports, weather, entertainment, and lifestyle content to our loyal readers. Drive our growth strategy with digital and print media sales, account management, and customer service. Treat your porfolio as your own with a mix of existing customers and new business opportunities.
This role will be digital-first , focusing on digital and print media sales , account management and customer service, with an exciting mix of existing customers and new business generation.
About the role
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Manage a customer portfolio, providing our clients with progress updates for their campaigns and provide recommendations for improvement
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Achieve and go beyond the digital and print sales revenue targets within the region
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Provide exceptional customer service across all touch points using excellent verbal and communication skills
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Manage time effectively and adapt well to change. In our ever changing industry it's important to have a proactive approach and ability to influence and lead customers and colleagues through change
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Attend sales calls both in person or via Google hangout, as required by management
The successful candidate will have
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A passion for sales with a proven track record of success working towards targets
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Strong digital marketing knowledge across SEM, SEO, Social and display advertising
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Experience in B2B customer facing roles liaising with both SMEs and large organisations
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A natural flare for communication - a real people person with the ability to build rapport at all levels
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Excellent presentation skills
Why you should join ACM
ACM's purpose is driven by our passion for keeping our communities strong, informed and connected. We truly value independence and encourage you to achieve your best work in an environment that allows your authenticity to shine and supports your development in your media career.
Our employees also enjoy the following benefits:
- Lifestyle discounts - Flare benefits, digital subscriptions, novated leasing and more
- Competitive Parental Leave Program
- Financial Study Assistance - We will support you to explore further qualifications and can support work-related tertiary qualifications and courses
- Make a Difference - We pride ourselves on making a difference for our audiences, communities and achieving results for our advertising partners
We advocate Diversity and Inclusion
ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for
Disability Accommodation
For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - jobs@austcommunitymedia.com.au