Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Nine; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription voucher

More info at Nine Careers

Job summary

Nine, in collaboration with The Australian Financial Review's AFR Ventures team, is hiring a Sales & Marketing Coordinator. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will drive lead generation, ticket sales, and engagement for summits, awards, and lists within Australia’s premier media network.

You will blend marketing campaigns with direct sales outreach, upsell attendees to full table bookings, and collaborate with sponsorships to acquire clients and maximise benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in lead generation, sales outreach, or corporate marketing campaigns.
• High self-motivation and proactive, goal-oriented approach to growth.
• Excellent communication skills with corporate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive lead generation and ticket sales for summits, awards, and lists via proactive outreach.
• Upsell event attendees into full table bookings through direct engagement.
• Identify and convert prospective corporate candidates to complete award entries.
• Collaborate with sponsorship team for client acquisition and benefits.
• Create and manage targeted email marketing campaigns to expand touchpoints.
• Track, analyse, and report campaign performance to optimise growth.
• Support end-to-end client servicing, event registration, and admin tasks.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales outreach

Corporate marketing campaigns

CRM systems

Verbal and written communication

Organisational capability

Data analysis

Education

Marketing/Business/Communications degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. 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. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. 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. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Job Description

Kickstart your career with the AFR Ventures team at The Australian Financial Review, the driving force behind iconic events, prestigious lists, awards, and premium content solutions including the AFR Business Summit, Business Person of the Year, Women in Leadership, and various high-profile live events. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Sales & Marketing Coordinator is a key growth driver responsible for generating leads and boosting ticket, list, and award engagement. Blending creative marketing campaigns with direct sales outreach, this dynamic role offers an ambitious professional the opportunity to shape high-profile corporate initiatives within Australia's premier media network.

Day To Day You Will

• Drive lead generation and ticket sales for summits, awards, and lists via proactive outreach.
• Upsell individual event attendees into full table bookings through direct engagement.
• Identify, approach, and convert prospective corporate candidates to complete award entries.
• Collaborate closely with the sponsorship team to assist with client acquisition and benefits.
• Create, manage, and execute targeted email marketing campaigns to expand customer touchpoints.
• Track, analyse, and report on campaign performance to optimise future audience growth strategies.
• Support end-to-end client servicing, event registration tasks, and team administration.

What You'll Bring

• Prior experience in lead generation, sales outreach, or corporate marketing campaigns.
• High self-motivation and a proactive, goal-oriented approach to driving business growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with confidence engaging corporate stakeholders.
• Strong organisational capability to balance multiple projects and tight deadlines seamlessly.
• Analytical mindset with experience leveraging CRM systems and campaign data.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, business, communications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Genuine interest in the corporate landscape and national business trends.

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

• 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.