Account Manager

Are you a driven sales professional who loves building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and helping local businesses grow? At Media Works, we're looking for an energetic Account Manager to join our Marlborough team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of New Zealand's most recognised radio brands and digital advertising solutions, partnering with businesses to create innovative campaigns that deliver real results.

As an Account Manager, you'll manage an established portfolio while actively identifying and developing new business opportunities across the Marlborough region. You'll work closely with clients to understand their business goals and recommend tailored advertising solutions across our extensive media platforms.

This is a fast-paced, client-facing role where no two days are the same. Success comes from building trusted relationships, thinking commercially, and consistently delivering outstanding customer service.

• Managing and growing an existing portfolio of advertising clients.
• Prospecting and winning new business opportunities.
• Creating customised advertising solutions across Media Works' radio and digital platforms.
• Building long-term relationships with local businesses.
• Meeting and exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
• Managing your sales pipeline and customer activity through CRM.
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver exceptional campaigns for clients.

You’ll be someone who enjoys connecting with people and thrives in a sales environment. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in B2B sales or account management.
• A track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• The ability to understand client needs and present commercial solutions.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Confidence using CRM systems and managing an active sales pipeline.
• A positive attitude, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping customers succeed.

Experience with in media or advertising is an advantage but not essential, we're happy to teach the industry to someone with strong sales capability and the right attitude.

At Media Works, we’re passionate about creating content and ideas that audiences love and clients value. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-energy team working across some of New Zealand’s most recognised media brands and platforms. We’re big on creativity, connection, and celebrating individuality because around here, we genuinely don’t do boring.

• Birthday and volunteer leave so you can celebrate and give back
• Fuel discounts through our fleet provider, RD Petroleum
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance
• Free flu vaccinations or a pharmacy voucher redeemable at participating locations
• Exclusive Skin Institute discounts for all Media Works staff
• Access to AMI Insurance Discount & Cashback
• Free access to our wellness platform
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including coaching, training, courses, and learning Tikanga Māori
• Our annual mentorship programme, giving you the opportunity to grow as a mentor or mentee
• Inclusive employee-led networks, including Moana, Rainbow, and Women’s Network. Opportunities to make a real impact through the Media Works Foundation and community initiatives
• A vibrant, social, and supportive workplace where your ideas are encouraged

If you’re looking for a workplace that’s fast-paced, people-focused, and full of personality, you’ll fit right in.