Geelong Broadcasters (the licensee of Geelong’s K rock and bay 93.9) is searching for Australia’s next best Media Sales Manager, to lead our high-performing local sales team.
The position is based in Geelong; the fastest-growing regional city in Australia, and Victoria’s second-largest city. The region boasts a robust and active business community, with a stunning waterfront, world-class restaurants, wineries and craft breweries, sporting and health facilities, and simply outstanding schools. Just a short drive to the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, Great Otway National Park, and Melbourne’s CBD, Geelong is an extremely attractive place to live.
With 42% of local people listening to our radio stations each week (as Australian radio audiences and revenue continue to grow), Geelong Broadcasters have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated and magnetic professional, to lead our high-performing sales team into the future.
To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate:
- A proven track record of driving sales success in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Sound knowledge of sales psychology, and processes
- Rock-solid leadership, and a deep understanding of salespeople, with the ability to manage and motivate with both empathy and tenacity
- Excellent organisational, analytical and negotiation skills
- An excellent understanding of team building and training
- That you are commercially astute with strong business acumen
- A positive energy that is infectious, with excellent presentation and communication skills
- The ability to build strong relationships internally and across the business and community sectors
- The highest ethical standards, with a steadfast commitment to client campaign success
We are seeking an experienced Sales Management professional, and an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.
Core duties include (but aren’t limited to):
- The day-to-day management of our local sales team, helping them achieve their targets and our clients’ KPIs
- Developing and implementing sales strategies aligned with our business goals
- Identifying new market opportunities, and implementing them with internal and external stakeholders
- Daily internal face-to-face meetings to connect and inspire and coach the team, sharing market intel, challenges and ideas
- Monitor performance cadence and optimise results weekly through one-on-one sales meetings
- Establish, maintain and grow great client relationships and regularly represent the business at key local events
- Actively shape our vibrant, fun and inclusive workplace culture
This role is not for the faint-hearted, but if you have what it takes, you will work in a bright, happy, high-energy environment, with a hard-working sales team who truly love what they do. They are creative, conscientious and extremely passionate about delivering results for our clients. All they need is an intuitive and inspired new leader to propel them to new levels of success.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we need to hear from you! Send your application now to:
Rachel Patterson
General Manager
Geelong Broadcasters Pty Ltd
PO Box 4011
Geelong, Victoria 3220
or [email protected]