Account Manager (Media Specialist) - Waikato

Role Overview

Join New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME) as an Account Manager, known officially as a Media Specialist, based in Hamilton, Waikato. In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of clients by delivering intelligent, audience-driven advertising strategies that yield tangible outcomes. Your expertise will blend client relationship management, business savvy, and media knowledge to maximize the impact of NZME’s premier brands and platforms, actively contributing to revenue expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with clients, positioning yourself as a reliable media advisor.
• Design advertising campaigns focused on audience engagement across various NZME channels.
• Expand current client accounts and discover new business avenues.
• Meet and exceed sales and revenue goals through tactical account oversight.
• Leverage audience data, analytics, and market trends to guide campaign recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date forecasting, reporting, and customer relationship management activities, ensuring a robust sales pipeline.
• Work closely with different internal teams to ensure high-quality client service delivery.

Candidate Profile

• A strong track record in sales, account management, or business growth roles.
• Proven experience in implementing campaigns that drive measurable success.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Keen eye for identifying business opportunities that lead to client and company growth.
• Superior organizational skills and effective time management.
• Preferred background in media, advertising, or marketing.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand media ecosystem is advantageous.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunities to earn incentives based on performance.
• Access to NZME’s leading brands and product offerings.
• A supportive and teamwork-focused work culture.
• Clear paths for career advancement and personal development.

Additional Information

Applicants will be required to confirm their legal work status in New Zealand, including citizenship, residency, or visa status.

NZME is New Zealand’s foremost integrated media company, connecting over 3.6 million Kiwis weekly through diverse platforms including radio, digital, and print. Our organization hosts over 50 notable media brands supported by industry-leading professionals across multiple disciplines. This role offers endless possibilities to grow and achieve your ambitions.