The CompanyAvid Collective is an Australian tech and media business that is focused on making high-quality native content with publishers easy through..
The Company
Avid Collective is an Australian tech and media business that is focused on making high-quality native content with publishers easy through greater access, impact and scale.
We reach over 18 million Australians via +140 publisher partners (Urban List, TimeOut, The Guardian, Betoota Advocate, and many others) and provide marketing solutions for awareness and consideration objectives. Some of the current brands we work with include Cashrewards, Destination Gold Coast, Unilever, Westpac, BodyShop and many more.
Currently going through a high growth period, the business is hiring across all facets of the organisation as it looks to take its next step towards becoming a stalwart of the Australian media and advertising industry. As a business, we place immense value on our people and teams being able to problem-solve to drive growth for the company, themselves and our clients.
Role Overview:
Avid is looking for an Agency focused Sales & Partnerships Manager to be a lead point of contact with some of the largest media agencies in Australia.
Your mission will be to grow your book of business revenue by leading the relationship with a main agency Holding Co. This will include building a sales pipeline, managing brief + response requests and liaising internally with the Solutions & Client Success teams on proactive native content ideas.
This person should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in media sales roles with experience in digital media and/or agency sales.
Tasks & Requirements:
Manage relationships with key agency contacts across various levels on a daily basis with a focus on agency education, opportunity nurturing and pipeline management
Able to break down agencies/clients to move them along Avid sales cycle towards a Preferred Partnership status
Hit quarterly revenue targets with wider team support (Client success, Sales Enablement, Solutions team, etc.)
Drive high client satisfaction scores across key contacts
Work with Avid internal teams to break down briefs and produce proposals to become an agency must-buy
Liaise with content and strategy teams for insights and support into sales collaterals
Research competitors and identify opportunities for brands to integrate into Avid seamlessly
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in media sales roles with experience in digital media and/orn media agency
Excellent ability to engage new prospects and problem-solve for clients/agencies to drive partnership outcomes
Passion for publisher and content-led solutions
Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, including developing presentations for a range of industries, and ability to communicate complex concepts simply
Clear understanding of digital ecosystem and marketing mix
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google Slides
Good understanding of the Australian digital media/publishing landscape
Ability to captivate and create strong long-lasting relationships
Required Personal Attributes:
Wants to be part of a fast-growing business
Willingness to work at a fast pace when required and be pushed to improve and develop each and every day
A personal love of solving problems and overachieving every single campaign they work across
Ambitious with a clear desire to progress in a commercial role
Enjoys working collaboratively with various internal teams towards a shared goal
More Details:
Employment: Full-Time
Place of Work: Surry Hills
Working arrangements: Hybrid
Monthly social events
Package: Base + Variable components to salary (quarterly commissions) (A$120,000/yr - A$180,000/yr Hybrid Full-time)
Additional Remuneration: Opportunity for share options after 12-months of employment
