Media Account Manager – Local Brand Partnerships

ARN; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Bonus leave

Birthday leave

Charity leave

Entertainment discounts

Health & gym discounts

Novated leasing

Career development

Job summary

ARN is seeking an Account Manager in Bendigo to grow local partnerships and drive revenue for Gold Central Victoria's station family. You will develop solutions that connect local brands with ARN's engaged audience, while collaborating with promotions, content, digital and sales support teams.

Ideal candidates have proven sales experience in media or advertising, strong relationship-building and presentation skills, and a commercial mindset with a passion for entertainment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, media, advertising or a commercial environment.
• Strong ability to build relationships and sell solutions, not just products.
• Confident communicator with solid presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, resilient and commercially curious, with an interest in entertainment and media.

Responsibilities

• Find, grow and retain client partnerships to maximise revenue and market share.
• Build trusted relationships with local and national advertisers, acting as a strategic commercial partner by identifying client needs and developing solutions for their business
• Develop compelling sales presentations and proposals
• Take ownership of your sales budget, pipeline management and accurate revenue forecasting
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking and lead follow‑up
• Collaborate with promotions, content, digital and sales support teams to deliver impactful campaigns

Skills

Relationship building

Sales skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Proactivity

Commercial acumen

Job description

ARN is seeking an Account Manager in Bendigo to grow local partnerships and drive revenue for Gold Central Victoria's station family. You will develop solutions that connect local brands with ARN's engaged audience, while collaborating with promotions, content, digital and sales support teams.

Ideal candidates have proven sales experience in media or advertising, strong relationship-building and presentation skills, and a commercial mindset with a passion for entertainment.