Add expected salary to your profile for insightsACM is Australia's largest independent media organization, telling the stories that matter in rural and regional communities for over 180 years. With over 100 trusted news brands, including websites, newspapers, magazines, and events, our sales team plays a vital role in keeping communities connected, informed, and strong. Join ACM and create your success story while enjoying a vibrant sales career in some of Australia's most beautiful regions.What's in it for you?ACM's purpose is driven by our passion for keeping our communities strong, informed and connected. We truly value independence and encourage you to achieve your best work in your media career with authenticity.Benefits include:Competitive sales initiative schemeCar allowance includedExclusive invites to Media Roadshows and eventsThe OpportunityJoin The Canberra Times as a Media Sales Consultant - New Business, in Canberra. Be part of Australian Community Media (ACM) and deliver news, sports, weather, entertainment, and lifestyle content to our loyal readers. Drive our growth strategy with digital and print media sales, account management, and customer service. Take advantage of the enormous opportunity in Canberra and build your own portfolio.This role will be digital-first, focusing on digital and print media sales, with a strong focus on new business development. Treat your portfolio as your own and grow your new business opportunities into a healthy and sustainable account managed list.About the roleBuild your customer portfolio, providing clients with progress updates for their campaigns and provide recommendations for improvementAchieve and go beyond the digital and print sales revenue targets within the regionProvide exceptional customer service across all touch points using excellent verbal and communication skillsManage time effectively and adapt well to change. In our ever changing industry it's important to have a proactive approach and ability to influence and lead customers and colleagues through changeAttend sales calls both in person or via Google hangout, as required by managementThe successful candidate will haveMinimum of 3 years face to face sales experience.Minimum of 3 years of new business developmentProven track record of cold calling and sourcing new businessProven and demonstrable sales abilitySelf-driven and motivated to achieve personal and professional objectives with minimal amount of supervisionProven commitment to quality of work and client serviceDemonstrate strategic marketing abilityConfident and demonstrable negotiator and presenterSolution based thinkerExcellent organisational, time management and communication skillsProfessional presentation and conductCurrent valid driver's license and a well maintained vehicleStrong base of relevant industry contactsLife at ACMCareer development and progression opportunities - we believe in the growth of our peopleA high performance team culture that encourages collaboration and understandingLifestyle discounts - Flare benefits, digital subscriptions, novated leasing and moreCompetitive Parental Leave ProgramFinancial Study Assistance - We will support you to explore further qualifications and can support work-related tertiary qualifications and coursesMake a Difference - We pride ourselves on making a difference for our audiences, communities and achieving results for our advertising partnersWe advocate Diversity and InclusionACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply forDisability AccommodationFor individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - ******#J-18808-Ljbffr