Yield & Inventory Executive

Nine; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine is seeking a Yield & Inventory Executive to join our Commerce team. You will maximize revenue from digital publishing inventory and collaborate with Sales leadership to define data-driven commercial strategies.

Reporting to the Yield & Inventory Manager, you will develop yield strategies, oversee campaign delivery, provide optimisation guidance, and deliver reports on inventory usage and risk/opportunity areas. Flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven revenue management or commercial yield experience within Australian media.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills and media measurement/reporting.
• Experience with ad buying and inventory optimisation platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with BigQuery or BI reporting tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop audience and inventory yield strategies to support National Sales revenue goals.
• Oversee client campaign delivery across programmatic and direct bookings.
• Provide actionable trading and inventory advice to sales teams.
• Deliver data-driven reporting on inventory utilisation and trends.
• Collaborate with Technology teams to test and roll out platform enhancements.

Skills

Revenue management

Advanced Excel

Ad buying platforms

Inventory optimisation

Communication skills

BigQuery / BI tools

Tools

BigQuery

BI reporting tools

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.

Job Description

Nine is looking for a Yield & Inventory Executive to join our dynamic Commerce team!

Reporting to the Yield & Inventory Manager, you will be responsible for maximising revenue generated from our digital publishing inventory. You will partner with Sales leadership to define business goals, delivering actionable insights and data-led commercial strategies

Day to day you will:

• Develop audience and inventory yield strategies to support National Sales revenue goals, including managing unsold inventory and filler requirements.
• Oversee client campaign delivery across programmatic and direct bookings, ensuring corporate commitments (barter, contra, intercompany) align with broader trading objectives.
• Provide actionable trading and inventory advice to sales teams and keep stakeholders aligned on yield management processes.
• Deliver data-driven reporting to the Commerce Management team covering inventory utilisation, audience trends, and emerging risks or opportunities.
• Maintain revenue management inputs and collaborate with Technology teams to test, refine, and roll out internal sales platform enhancements.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Proven revenue management or commercial yield experience within Australian media (digital publishing preferred; regional experience advantageous).
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills and expertise in media measurement and reporting.
• Practical experience working with ad buying and inventory optimisation platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of delivering insights effectively across sales and executive stakeholders.
• Experience with BigQuery, BI reporting tools, or system administration (desirable).

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:

Nine offers a variety of benefits and perks to support you. Learn more about our full benefits offering here: https://ninecareers.com.au/benefits-and-how-we-work/

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.