Job Description
Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best-known and loved brands in the world. In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem.
We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What's more, you'll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 BOLD Drama, 10 Peach Comedy, Nickelodeon), our free streaming platform 10 Play, that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, and our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.
This is a permanent full-time role based in SYDNEY.
Enough about us! What you'll do as an Account Manager:
The purpose of this Account Manager is to maximise cross platform sponsorship and partnerships on 10 Metro, 10 Regional and digital platforms. Working in the Sydney market this role will also feature duel responsibility to provide admin support to both Sydney Agency & Regional Directors.
Our Sydney Sales team works in the office Tuesday-Friday and WFH Monday.
Responsibilities will include:
• Working to a Sydney sponsorship budget, this role will support the Sydney sales team making their sponsorship targets across multiple shows and platforms including MasterChef, Survivor, Big Brother and more.
• Working with the Sydney Sales team and the Paramount Brand Studio Team to drive Sponsorship & Partnerships presentation creation, including bespoke client tailored ideas
• A pivotal part of the role will be to unify the sales pitch across Regional and Metro teams
• Pro-actively maximise revenue opportunities through identifying clients marketing challenges and working with internal resources to provide solutions via partnerships and sponsorships
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Continually and pro-actively develop knowledge and expertise of the Network 10 products and industries, including marketing expertise, business knowledge, researching tools and techniques, and the competitive environment.
• Become a central point of communication for clients / Liaise with the Paramount Brand Studio team to communicate to clients regarding the implementation of partnerships and sponsorships
• Provide Office Admin support to the Sydney Agency Sales Director and Sydney Regional Director such as diary management and general admin support such as meeting preparations
• Manage the day to day for an Account Executive team member
What are we looking for in an Account Manager? What's important?
• 2-3 years of business-to-business / new business development experience with consistent and proven results
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence.
• Experience determining client's needs and designing tailored solutions (ideally, within the media or advertising industry).
• Strong negotiation skills and able to ensure value is maximised for both clients and the business.
• Excellent presentation skills, ability to engage and influence target audience.
• Strong drive and ambition, capable of working autonomously and managing time effectively
• Previous media experience would be great, but not essential
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Strong problem solving skills
Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.
We're honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia's annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures.
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Reasonable adjustments
Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au. Adjustments include but are not limited to, alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9zw587-216-73-216-220-42 in your application.