Sales Director – Melbourne
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is one of the largest sports media content and entertainment businesses, with the unique capability to deliver brand stories to national and international audiences, across Australia and New Zealand. This is achieved via multiple platforms including team ownership, radio, print, television, digital, in-stadium and events. SEN is a dynamic sport‐led business on an exciting growth journey and we're looking for match‐fit talent to join our passionate team of sales professionals.
Why work with us
We're an energetic, fast‐paced business and you'll join a close team who are all about enabling one another to succeed. You will have unique access to our well‐recognised and regarded talent through our talent agency, Bravo, enabling you to connect brands with fans across a diverse and exciting client portfolio. The opportunities for connection and growth span nationally across Australia and into New Zealand.
About the role and you
The role of Sales Director – Melbourne will report to the Chief Commercial Officer and will play an integral role in representing Sports Entertainment Network to the business community, establishing, managing and servicing our client base across all our radio, TV and print assets.
The successful candidate will have senior management experience in media.
The ideal candidate we are looking for will
* Minimum 5 years' experience leading and managing a team
* Proven leadership in driving commercial strategy and managing high‐performing teams to exceed revenue targets
* Expertise in identifying growth opportunities, optimizing sales processes and expanding market share across diverse industries
* Have extensive networks across media agencies and/or direct clients
* Have experience in selling sponsorships & corporate hospitality
* Be capable of creating lateral ideas and solutions with strong product knowledge
* Understand brands, their key marketing challenges and the goals clients are aiming to achieve
* Be proactive in developing growth strategies for new clients
* Possess the ability to self‐generate business while working independently
* Have a proven track record of driving new business and new business development strategies
* Be highly energetic and have a passion for sport, the industry and our content
* Have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Have a strong work ethic and collaborative work approach
* Have good time management skills, be highly organised and results‐driven
Sports Entertainment Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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