Media Sales Manager

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Media Sales Manager to spearhead their sales teams across iconic publications in Dunedin. The role involves maximizing revenue, developing sales strategies, and fostering client relationships in both print and digital advertising. This opportunity offers career growth, a competitive salary, and the chance to influence advertising success in the region.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive structure

Career development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales leadership experience, ideally in media or digital advertising.
• Sales leadership in FMCG or Technology highly regarded.
• Established history of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales team, setting targets and driving results.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize revenue.
• Strengthen client relationships and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Are you a media sales professional with leadership experience? Do you thrive on driving revenue, developing high-performing teams, and working with market-leading publications?

Allied Press are recruiting for this pivotal position and are seeking a dynamic Media Sales Manager to lead sales teams across flagship publications, including the Otago Daily Times and The Star Dunedin.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the helm of a talented sales team managing some of the most well-known and trusted, independent media brands in the South.
• Shape the future of print and digital advertising for Allied Press, influencing key strategies and revenue growth.
• Grow your career with an established, respected media company with deep community ties.

The Role:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for leading, coaching, and motivating our advertising sales teams across print and digital platforms. Your focus will be on maximising sales revenue, securing new business, and developing strong client relationships. You'll also oversee the commercial sales strategy for Properties Today and Property Times, growing advertising in both print and digital spaces.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage the sales team, setting targets and driving results.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Strengthen relationships with key clients and develop new business opportunities.
• Provide regular performance reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Champion Allied Press's premier publications across the advertising market.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven sales leadership experience, ideally in media, print, or digital advertising.
• Sales leadership in FMCG or Technology HIGHLY REGARDED
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Established history of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on, results-driven approach.
• Experience managing teams and fostering a high-performance sales culture.

What's in it for You?

• A leadership role with a respected media organisation.
• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• The opportunity to work with iconic media brands and drive meaningful impact.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Jason: 020 4151 6215

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Visa support is not available for this role.

Ready to take the next step in your media sales career?
Apply now and lead the team driving advertising success for Dunedin's leading publications!

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz