Sales Executive - Publishing
2/22/2026
The Sales Executive will be the primary contact for media planners and buyers, responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while working to achieve assigned revenue targets across publishing assets. Key tasks include prospecting new direct clients, creating targeted advertising schedules, and facilitating the sale of various publishing sponsorships.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.
Job Description
Nine is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sales Executive to join our dynamic team!
In this role, you will work closely with the Group Business Manager with key tasks in achieving revenue targets for an assigned group of media agencies & direct clients across our publishing assets. This is a paternity leave contract role, with cover required until May 2027.
Day to day you will:
- Be the primary day-to-day contact for our media planners/buyers and ultimately responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our advertising agencies and clients.
- Be committed to overachieving both your individual and the team’s monthly revenue targets
- Prospect new direct clients
- Create targeted advertising schedules across all channels based on briefs received from clients or advertising agencies
- Work closely with the Powered team to deliver new and relevant opportunities for brands
- Ensure delivery of post analysis reports to clients
- Facilitate the sale of various publishing sponsorships across, sport, news and entertainment.
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
- Demonstrated experience within media sales.
- Ability to present to agency groups and construct excellent proposals, schedules supporting responses to brief and proactive proposals.
- An appreciation of the market trading conditions and ability to negotiate trading discounts on casual business in conjunction with the Group Business Manager.
Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
- Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success.
- Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
- Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
More info at Nine Careers.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
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