Senior Account Manager
- 500419
- Auckland
- permanent full time
- Closing on: 20 Nov 2026
Who are we?
We are New Zealand’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with readers across magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences.
Our portfolio includes some of New Zealand's most iconic and trusted brands, including The New Zealand Woman's Weekly, Woman's Day and more!
What we can offer you
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Additional paid leave, including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs.
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Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a parenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.
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Opportunities to grow and develop, with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.
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A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.
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A genuinely inclusive culture, supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.
About the role
Build partnerships that bring New Zealand’s best-loved media brands to more advertisers!
As a Senior Account Manager at Are Media in Auckland, you will manage key client relationships and drive revenue growth across our portfolio of leading New Zealand print and digital brands including Kia Ora, Woman's Day, New Zealand Woman's Weekly, Your Home & Garden, The Listener, and The Australian Women's Weekly NZ Edition. This role offers the opportunity to work with premium brands while developing strategic advertising solutions that deliver measurable results. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and building lasting partnerships with clients in the media industry.
We are happy to consider part-time applicants!
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and grow existing client accounts through strategic relationship building and account planning
- Develop customized advertising solutions across print, digital, and event platforms
- Prepare and present proposals, campaign reports, and market insights to clients
- Collaborate with editorial, creative, and production teams to ensure campaign delivery
- Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and prospect for new clients
- Monitor campaign performance and provide optimization recommendations
- Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and prepare regular sales forecasts
- Attend industry events and networking functions to represent Are Media
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 4 years experience in media sales or account management, preferably in publishing
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
- Strong understanding of digital advertising, programmatic buying, and social media platforms
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence decision makers
- Experience with CRM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of New Zealand media landscape and advertising market
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret campaign data and market research
- Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational abilities
If you're an emerging sales professional who thrives on building genuine client relationships and turning opportunities into revenue, we'd love to hear from you!
Are Media is committed to a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Please apply now and send your CV via the link.