Marketing Manager

Nine; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

Job summary

Nine is seeking a Marketing Manager for their Ventures division in North Sydney Council, Australia. The successful candidate will oversee marketing strategies for prestigious events and awards, ensuring brand authority and team success. The role involves developing end-to-end marketing strategies, managing a team, and utilising data-driven insights. Employee benefits include flexible work options, generous parental leave, and unique experiences with their brands. The candidate must have the right work authorization in Australia.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in marketing, preferably within events, media, or professional services.
• Proven experience in managing and developing direct reports.
• A commercial mindset with accountability to KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Architect a marketing strategy for AFR Ventures.
• Drive ticket sales and entries for awards programs.
• Lead the team through platform transitions.

Skills

Marketing experience

Team management

Marketing automation tools

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Tools

CRM

Data visualisation platforms

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Marketing Manager to join the Ventures division of The Australian Financial Review (AFR), the team responsible for iconic events, lists, awards, and content solutions including the AFR Fast 100, Women in Leadership, and various Business Summits.

As the driving force behind audience growth and commercial success for the nation's premier destination for business and finance journalism, you will manage the lifecycle of prestigious live and editorial products. This involves everything from driving high-value ticket sales to soliciting entries for Australia's most competitive business rankings.

Day to day you will:

• Architect a long-term strategic roadmap for AFR Ventures to maintain market dominance and establish a metrics framework for brand equity.
• Develop and oversee end-to-end marketing strategies to drive ticket sales and high-quality entries for prestigious lists and awards programs.
• Ensure the AFR brand's authority and prestige are maintained across all touchpoints, balancing commercial urgency with premium positioning.
• Utilise data-driven insights and performance analytics to optimise conversion funnels and report on ROI.
• Lead the team through platform transitions, such as CRM and MarTech upgrades, to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Manage and mentor a team of two, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Act as a bridge between Editorial, Sales, and Product teams to ensure a consistent brand voice across all revenue-generating activities.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in marketing, preferably within events, media, or professional services.
• Proven experience in managing and developing direct reports to drive team success.
• A tech-savvy approach with a strong track record of working with marketing automation tools, CRMs, and data visualisation platforms.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to remain accountable to KPIs related to revenue, ticket quotas, and lead generation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence editorial and commercial leaders.
• Experience managing budgets and external agencies to drive operational efficiencies.

Additional Information

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:

• 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.

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.