Account Manager - River 949

Australian Radio Network; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Paid parental leave

Bonus leave

Birthday leave

Discounts on lifestyle & entertainment

Novated leasing & salary sacrifice

Learning and development programs

ARN perks & benefits

Job summary

Australian Radio Network (ARN) in Ipswich invites you to join River 949 as an Account Manager. You'll be a trusted marketing partner, building long-term advertiser relationships and delivering campaigns that drive real results.

If you're bold, outgoing and passionate about marketing, this role offers a clear growth path within ARN's national team, collaborative culture and uncapped commissions.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confidence presenting ideas and negotiating outcomes.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• A passion for marketing and helping businesses grow.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow long-term partnerships with local advertisers.
• Develop marketing solutions that deliver real business results.
• Create compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Manage your own pipeline.
• Generate new business through networking, prospecting and referrals.
• Collaborate with our content, promotions, digital and creative teams to deliver outstanding campaigns.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Presentation & negotiation

Organisation & time management

Job description

At ARN, we’re building Australia’s leading entertainment company — where great content, powerful audiences and innovative platforms come together to drive growth.

From our iconic broadcast brands to podcasts, streaming, social and live experiences, we create content that entertains Australians and connects brands to audiences at scale. With a national footprint across metro and regional markets and a clear focus on digital acceleration, audience growth and commercial impact, ARN is evolving fast — and our people play a critical role in making it happen.

Love people? Love sales? Love helping local businesses succeed?

Join the award-winning team at River 949, Ipswich's number one commercial radio station. We're looking for an enthusiastic Account Manager who wants more than just a sales role. You'll become a trusted marketing partner, helping local businesses grow while working with one of Australia's most successful regional media teams.

About the role:

As a River 949 Account Manager, you'll:

• Build and grow long-term partnerships with local advertisers
• Develop marketing solutions that deliver real business results
• Create compelling sales presentations and proposals
• Manage your own pipeline
• Generate new business through networking, prospecting and referrals
• Collaborate with our content, promotions, digital and creative teams to deliver outstanding campaigns

About you:

You're a people person who enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities. Whether your background is in media, advertising or sales, you're confident, proactive and motivated to succeed.

You'll bring:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Confidence presenting ideas and negotiating outcomes
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A passion for marketing and helping businesses grow

What’s in it for you:

At River 949 and ARN, you'll enjoy the benefits of a leading national media company with the culture of a successful local business.

We offer:

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commissions
• Paid Parental Leave (18 weeks for primary carers & 4 weeks for secondary carers) | Bonus Leave (up to an extra week of leave per year) | Birthday Leave | Charity Leave
• Discounts on lifestyle & entertainment with big name brands, including savings on health insurance and gym memberships | Novated leasing & superannuation salary sacrifice
• Award-winning learning and development programs and opportunities to grow your career across ARN
• ARN perks & benefits, including giveaways, merch, events, and free and discounted tickets

Most importantly, you'll join an award-winning team that loves what they do, celebrates success together and makes a real difference to businesses across our community every day.

Our culture:

We have four behaviours that make up our ‘Culture in Action’ – how we act every day to create a great place to work:

• Aim High – set big goals and achieve together
• Own It – take ownership and be solutions focused
• Be Your Best Self – create the environment we need to thrive
• Make a Difference – seek out ways to have a positive impact

ARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.