Media Sales Account Manager

About the Company:

CarExpert New Zealand is here - a new local business and joint venture with Trade Me. CarExpert is Australia’s most trusted new-car authority, combining expert journalism, market-leading video content and deep consumer insight to help people make confident car decisions. They are already the largest automotive platform in New Zealand. This is a rare opportunity to join the founding team and play a key role in establishing and growing CarExpert’s commercial presence in the New Zealand market.

The Role:

We’re looking for a commercially driven and proactive Account Manager to take ownership of revenue growth, client relationships and market development for CarExpert New Zealand. Reporting directly to the Country Manager, you’ll have genuine autonomy and accountability for your market. You’ll manage a portfolio of existing clients while actively developing new business opportunities across automotive, media agencies and complementary categories including finance, insurance, tyres, accessories, technology and lifestyle.

Hours / Remuneration:

The role is working full time with 3 days (Tue, Thu & Fri) in the office which is based in Auckland CBD.  There is a competitive package with attractive base salary plus uncapped commission.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is commercially minded, highly organised and energised by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent CarExpert professionally and build a strong reputation in the New Zealand market. Own revenue growth, client relationships and service delivery across the New Zealand market.
• Build strong relationships across key sectors and develop and execute quarterly business plans across new and existing clients.
• Own the full sales cycle — from prospecting and responding to briefs through to proposals, negotiation, campaign delivery, reporting and renewal.
• Develop innovative advertising and content solutions and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Work closely with Trade Me and Stuff to develop market-leading cross-platform opportunities and integrations.
• Manage multiple clients, campaigns and projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborate with teams across New Zealand and Australia, including Ad Operations, Production, Editorial, Video, Finance, Product and Technology.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in Account Management within a publisher, media organisation or agency environment.
• A proven track record of developing and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Strong understanding of the digital media and advertising landscape.
• A target-driven mindset and experience succeeding in an incentive-based environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and project management skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities without letting the details slip.
• The confidence and initiative to work autonomously in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine interest in using AI and emerging technology to improve productivity, creativity and commercial outcomes.

Please note we will only consider applications from people who possess the above stated skills and experience, are living in New Zealand and legally allowed to work here.

If this role appeals, please Apply Now and attach a copy of your CV and Cover Letter quoting Ref 4567.