Account Manager

Are Media Pty Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid leave

Paid parental leave

Opportunities to grow and develop

Wellbeing program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Are Media NZ is seeking an Account Manager to drive advertising revenue across our portfolio of magazines and digital products. You will collaborate with editors and the wider team to identify opportunities, negotiate partnerships, and develop creative media solutions that deliver client results.

This entry-to-mid level role focuses on relationship-building, opportunity identification, and cross-sell across print and digital offerings, with support from an experienced, collaborative team to help

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, customer service, media, marketing, or advertising would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and proactive mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop in media sales.

Responsibilities

• Grow advertising revenue across print, digital and other commercial products.
• Build lasting client relationships by understanding objectives and opportunities.
• Win new business by prospecting and introducing clients to Are Media NZ.
• Create and present proposals with senior team from campaign ideas to schedules.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Media/advertising knowledge

Negotiation

Job description

Who are we?

We are New Zealand’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with readers across magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences.

Our portfolio includes some of New Zealand's most iconic and trusted brands, including The New Zealand Woman's Weekly, Woman's Day and more!

What we can offer you

• Additional paid leave, including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a parenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.
• Opportunities to grow and develop, with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.
• A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.
• A genuinely inclusive culture, supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

About the role

Build partnerships that bring New Zealand’s best-loved media brands to more advertisers!

We're looking for an Account Manager to drive advertising revenue across our portfolio. Working closely with editors and editorial teams, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, negotiating commercial partnerships, and developing creative media solutions that deliver results for clients.

This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their sales career who is passionate about building relationships and finding creative solutions for clients. With a diverse portfolio of magazines and digital products, you'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of advertising and content solutions, helping brands connect with highly engaged audiences.

You’ll be supported by an experienced and collaborative team committed to helping you grow, develop your skills, and build a successful career in media sales. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry professionals, gain hand-on experience, and make a meaningful contribution to a well-established media business.

What you'll be doing

• Grow advertising revenue across print, digital and other commercial products, delivering against your portfolio targets.
• Build lasting client relationships by understanding their objectives and identifying opportunities for further activity.
• Win new business by prospecting, introducing clients to Are Media NZ and developing fresh ideas with the wider team.
• Create and present proposals with the Sales Director and Senior Account Managers, from campaign recommendations through to schedules and client updates.

About you

• You will bring strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, along with a passion for delivering outstanding service and creative solutions for clients.
• A proactive approach to finding new opportunities, collaborating with colleagues and learning new systems.
• Experience in sales, customer service, media, marketing, or advertising would be advantageous, but most importantly, you'll be motivated, proactive, and eager to build a successful career in media sales.

If you're an emerging sales professional who thrives on building genuine client relationships and turning opportunities into revenue, we'd love to hear from you!

Are Media is committed to a diverse, respectful,collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.