Role

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our APJ Field Sales team in a hybrid capacity in Auckland (3 days a week in-office), reporting to the Regional Director. This role is a key part of the Zscaler NZ mid-market business, working through our ecosystems of channel partners to drive customer satisfaction, technical outcomes, and security for NZ businesses. You will be responsible for running a territory strategy and leading a team through prospecting and account management to deliver on key sales objectives as the strategic lead of a high-volume business centered on customer obsession.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Drive Territory GTM sales execution in lockstep with the NZ Regional Director
• Develop and lead the territory partner strategy and long-term growth plan
• Understand and resolve customer pain points using Zscaler's unique value proposition
• Develop and execute detailed territory and account plans involving partner alignment and marketing support
• Partner with Solution Engineers and engage cross-functional teams within the organization to support partners and customers

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself, and you embrace a challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback with clarity and respect.
• You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that is contagious, inspiring your team to stay focused on the solution.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive, and you have a relentless focus on delivering high-impact results.
• You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity, maintain composure in high-pressure situations, and guide yourself and your team through complexity with a steady hand.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 3+ years of Sales and Account Management experience
• Proven ability as a self-starter capable of bringing disruptive technologies to the benefit of customers
• Relevant industry experience, specifically working with Enterprise channel and customers
• Established, high-trust customer relationships
• Willingness to travel within the region as required to support partners and the sales team

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to engage and influence partners and customers
• Deep expertise in network, cyber, and cloud security solutions

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About the Team

The Sales team at SevenRooms is on a mission to reshape the hospitality industry by empowering operators to take control of their guest relationships. We’re a passionate, high-performing group of go-getters who act as trusted advisors to restaurants and hospitality groups around the world. We take a consultative approach to sales—identifying business gaps, crafting thoughtful solutions, and helping operators reduce reliance on third-party networks. We believe in the power of hospitality, and we’re proud to partner with businesses to streamline operations and deliver magical guest experiences every day.

About the Role

As an Account Executive, you’ll work directly with restaurants and hospitality groups to understand their business needs and recommend the best-fit SevenRooms solutions—from reservations and table management to online ordering and marketing automation. You’ll drive new business by adding operators to the platform and working closely with our onboarding and account teams to ensure a smooth and enthusiastic transition. This role plays a key part in helping hospitality operators thrive, combining strategic thinking, relationship-building, and product knowledge to deliver real impact.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Build and Manage a Sales Pipeline. Identify and engage prospective restaurants and hospitality groups to grow your book of business.
• Showcase the Platform. Present the value of SevenRooms through compelling demos and conversations that help operators understand how we can support their success.
• Lead Sales from Start to Finish. Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pitching to negotiation, contracting, and go-live support.
• Deliver Live Product Demos. Conduct live, engaging product walkthroughs both virtually and in person when needed.
• Be a Trusted Partner. Build strong relationships with prospects and clients, always advocating for their success and acting as a true advisor throughout the process.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have 3+ years of experience in hospitality technology sales
• You’re confident presenting to clients both in person and virtually
• You’re self-driven and comfortable working independently, whether in the office or remotely
• You’re tech-savvy and quick to pick up new tools and platforms
• You’re results-oriented and bring energy and focus to your daily work
• You’ve worked with tools like Salesforce, Outreach, or similar systems
• You have a background in hospitality or restaurants (a big plus!)
• You’re open to occasional travel into key markets to connect with clients face-to-face

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THE ROLE

Everpure is seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Hunter to join our Enterprise team in New Zealand. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing new business, working with our channel resellers and key customer accounts. Collaborate with Sales, Pre-sales, Partner sales, and Field Marketing teams to drive success in the Enterprise private sector.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Account Executive, you will:

• Promote Innovative Solutions: Advocate for our all-flash enterprise storage technology.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong connections with customers, ensuring high satisfaction.
• Lead and Strategize: Direct pursuit teams and develop account plans to secure new customers.
• Manage Sales Pipeline: Drive activities to meet and exceed sales quotas.
• Collaborate with Partners: Work with Channel, GSI, and Ecosystem Partners to position Everpure.
• Execute Account Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to close deals consistently.
• Deliver Results: Surpass quotas, maintain a strong pipeline, and drive referenceable business.
• Communicate Effectively: Present proposals highlighting Everpure’s benefits.

WHAT YOU BRING

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Sales Passion: A strong drive for sales and relationship building.
• Enterprise Experience: Experience with direct/indirect sales on Enterprise accounts.
• Partner Collaboration: Experience working with Channel, GSI, and Ecosystem Partners.
• Prospecting Skills: Advanced skills in engaging new customers required.
• Ambition and Drive: A goal-oriented attitude and desire to drive change.
• Proven Success: A track record of exceeding quotas and maintaining a robust pipeline.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of cloud computing and Data Centre Architecture.
• Communication Skills: Excellent time management and communication abilities.
• Experience: 8+ years of field sales experience.
• Language Skills: Excellent professional English proficiency.

Join Everpure New Zealand and be part of a team that's redefining data storage. Apply now and unleash your potential!

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Your role

As a Partner Account Manager, you’ll be managing our existing partners as well as recruiting and onboarding new regional partnerships to drive indirect sales in your designated territory. You will become a subject matter expert on Dialpad and all our products, leveraging your expertise to educate, train, and capture mindshare with our partners. Our PAM teams work closely with the National Team, which serves as our program's new-business and partner-recruitment engine.

You will contribute to our global sales team by acquiring new partners, activating existing partners, uncovering market opportunities, and driving market conversation about Dialpad! The international sales team comprises Sales Development, Channel, Enablement, SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise—all teeming with unbridled passion and grit. Our representatives help businesses solve complex communications issues experienced by many around the world.

Dialpad’s Partner Account Managers are tasked with recruiting, enabling, and managing partners in their assigned territories.

Dialpad’s Channel team plays an essential role in our GTM motions. This team partners closely with our SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise teams to continually improve new customer acquisition and customer base expansion.

This position is based in New Zealand, and reports to our Managing Director, APAC.

What you’ll do

• You’ll be a go-to Dialpad expert for partners in your assigned territory.
• Confident in presenting the Dialpad company presentation and product demonstration to channel partners.
• You’ll recruit and onboard new channel partners by providing product training, solution demonstrations, and access to the partner portal.
• You’ll be focused on building long-standing relationships with partners, consistently engaging with them to uncover and drive new business opportunities.
• You’ll effectively oversee and manage the sales funnel to ensure all opportunities progress through the sales cycle.
• You’ll be working closely with marketing to build partner recruitment webinars and sequences to increase Dialpad brand awareness amongst the partner community.
• You will be an integral part of GTM motions.

Skills you’ll bring 

• 2+ years of experience in channel management and/or technology sales.
• Recent experience working for an emerging tech company.
• Has met/exceeded direct sales goals.
• Must show a proven methodology to prospect and build a pipeline.
• Experience driving the sales process across internal and external teams (channel, engineering, marketing, field).
• Proven track record of sustained over-performance against sales quota and pipeline goals.

As an Account Manager you are responsible for managing the day to day operations for your client. You will work with the client team & specialist teams in Wavemaker to ensure the output is of a consistent high quality and that, for responses to brief, the strategic approach flows seamlessly through all facets of the brief response. You will support your Business Director, and ensure we deliver an excellent standard of service and that deadlines are met. You will be curious, passionate, about your clients business so as to unearth & develop business challenges into solutions that will drive our business forward. 

You will support the account executives and coordinators ensuring we deliver an excellent standard of service and that all deadlines and deliverables are met. You will be curious and passionate about your clients business so as to unearth & develop business challenges into solutions that will drive our business forward. Your remit will span across digital and traditional media, with the opportunity to grow in both areas. You must have intermediate experience in media implementation and be proficient in planning/buying all media channels.

Key Deliverables:

PEOPLE

• Organises self and junior members of the team to deliver client work that consistently meets or exceeds the clients and Wavemakers expectations in line with agency processes.
• Communicates consistently and professionally with clients and team.
• Ability to work well with others and builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal departments, investment and client teams

PARTNERS

• Runs client WIPs and follows/delegates tasks and responsibilities
• Delivers error-free work to clients on time alongside the wider Client Leadership team
• Leads some client relationships with support from AD

PRODUCT

• Runs campaigns end to end
• Follows the Wavemaker planning philosophy and process framework alongside the wider team
• Ensures quality and timely work output across the set client portfolio as directed, to specifically meet clients’ business requirements as relevant

PROFIT

• Ensures accurate billing and responsible for monthly billing to clients
• Begins an understanding of commercial requirements for key clients

Key Performance Indicators:

People

• Team feedback that true team player and delivering to work flow

Partners

• Service performance for key clients

Product

• Delivery of work on time and accurately

Profit

• Management of client billings

Personal Qualities and behavioural traits:

• Represents the company in a positive and professional manner, both internally and externally
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and consideration for others.
• Takes responsibility for personal output and productivity
• Is able to live and breathe the company values and behaviours, and bring out the best in people
• Has a hunger and ambition to succeed and demonstrate continual excellence
• Collaborates widely and wisely
• Never accepts the status quo – always looking for continued improvement
• Is a strong communicator – in content, style and editing
• Has an insatiable curiosity about people, brands and how we can connect them to each other.

Knowledge and skills

• 2+ years’ media agency experience
• Strong knowledge of the NZ media market, and a healthy interest in major Global markets
• Knowledge of the media ecosystem and how it operates

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We’re looking to hire a Solutions Architect to join the Revenue team. As a Solutions Architect, you will lead the evaluation, implementation, and adoption of dbt Cloud for our largest enterprise & commercial customers. 

In this role, you can expect to:

• Work with customers through their dbt Cloud journey: from discovery, demos, & evaluations all the way through product adoption & expansion
• Become an expert in a) designing enterprise-grade data pipelines in dbt Cloud and b) articulating the business value dbt Cloud accrues to customers
• Collaborate with customer contacts to achieve architecture & security approval for dbt Cloud
• Team across departments to build the dbt ecosystem and go-to-market motion (i.e. present at Marketing events, enable Partners, collaborate with Customer Support & Professional Services)
• Act as the voice of the customer internally, e.g. surfacing customer feedback or weighing in on product roadmap
• Closely align with our strategic partners (e.g. data platform providers or consulting partners)
• Travel up to ~25% of the time (meeting prospects/customers in-person, plus team offsites / kickoffs)
• Be an active member of the dbt community (e.g. publish blogs, attend dbt meetups, etc.)

You are a good fit if you have:

• 4+ years of sales engineering, solutions architecture, or consulting in data operations, analytics, or BI
• A solid technical background, with experience in SQL, ETL, and data modelling
• A firm understanding of and ability to discuss modern data warehousing architectures
• Ability to gather and translate technical and business requirements into concrete solutions
• Excellent verbal, written, and in-person communication skills to discuss complex topics with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to operate in an ambiguous and fast-paced work environment
• A passion for being an inclusive teammate and involved member of the community

You'll have an edge if you have:

• Prior experience working at an analytics, ETL, BI, and/or open-sourced software company
• Knowledge of or prior experience with dbt
• Experience with Dimensional Modeling
• Experience with traditional Enterprise ETL tooling (Informatica, Boomi, Talend, WhereScape)

Qualifications:

• A minimum requirement of at least a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field

If you are excited about this role and know that you could get there, but don’t have 100% of the qualifications listed above, please still apply! We value diverse perspectives and want to build the best team we can, and acknowledge that sometimes the right people won’t check every box on a list.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Lab’s total rewards during your interview process.

Compensation & Benefits

• Equity Stake
• Benefits: 
  • dbt Labs offers:
    • Unlimited vacation (and yes we use it!)
    • Excellent healthcare
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Wellness stipend
    • Home office stipend, and more!

*Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal limitations

What to expect in the hiring process (all video interviews unless accommodations are needed):

1. Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner
2. Interview with Hiring Manager
3. Technical Screen
4. Team interviews and a demo 

The Opportunity

This opportunity is with our Operating Company Harrier who provides the Ignition platform, a leading customer retention and engagement product for the automotive industry. The platform helps dealerships automate workflows, strengthen customer relationships, and improve their marketing and service retention programs across Australia and New Zealand, working with major dealership groups and OEMs.

You'll be based remotely and will be and reporting to the Chief Information Officer. Day to day you'll work closely with our Salesforce Engineers, AI and Data team, Integration Engineers, QA, and Product so being a strong collaborator is just as important as your technical skills.

Right now, Harrier is investing heavily in modernising the Ignition platform and we're looking for someone who can manage cleaning up technical debt, tightening up security, improving how we test and deploy, and setting the standard for how we build going forward. At the same time, there are some really exciting new things on the horizon: AI integration, two-way SMS, AgentForce, and new dealer-facing features and you'll play a key role in making sure the platform is ready for all of it.

What You'll Do

• Evolve and strengthen the platform – Build on our existing Salesforce foundation by uplifting code quality, refining bulk‑data handling patterns, modernising legacy implementations where appropriate, and ensuring the platform continues to scale as the business grows.
• Maintain strong security and governance – Ensure data access and sharing models remain robust and compliant with privacy obligations, and define clear, consistent standards to guide future development
• Set the technical direction – Define how we build on Salesforce from coding standards and trigger patterns to how we integrate with other systems and make sure the whole team is working to the same playbook.
• Tackle technical debt – Own an ongoing programme of improvement, tracking where the platform needs attention and carving out space each release to make things better.
• Strengthen our deployment process – Manage the quality checks in our CI/CD pipeline so that problems get caught early and good practices are baked in from the start.
• Enable new product features – Work with our AI and Data team to make sure Salesforce is ready for what's coming next, including AI tools, high-volume processing, and new integrations.

What You'll Bring

• Significant hands-on experience with Salesforce in a senior or lead role.
• Deep expertise in Apex triggers, batch classes, async processing and a strong grasp of how to build things that scale without hitting limits.
• Experience cleaning up Salesforce codebases and making them production-ready.
• A solid understanding of Salesforce security, including how sharing rules, field-level security, and permissions work in practice.
• Proven experience integrating Salesforce with other systems using REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and async patterns.
• Confidence with Lightning Web Components and modern Salesforce development approaches.
• The ability to explain technical decisions clearly to people who aren't engineers.

Bonus Points

• Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer II, Application Architect, or Technical Architect.
• Experience with AgentForce, Einstein, or Data Cloud.
• Familiarity with Salesforce DevOps tools like Copado, Gearset, or GitHub Actions.
• A background in automotive, CRM, or subscription SaaS products.
• Experience with Marketing Cloud or dealer/partner portal development.
• Knowledge of integration tools like MuleSoft or Jitterbit.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves getting into the detail, takes pride in building things properly, and wants to make a real difference to a platform that's used by hundreds of automotive dealerships across Australia and New Zealand. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Account Manager you are responsible for managing the day to day operations for your client. You will work with the client team & specialist teams in Wavemaker to ensure the output is of a consistent high quality and that, for responses to brief, the strategic approach flows seamlessly through all facets of the brief response. You will support your Business Director, and ensure we deliver an excellent standard of service and that deadlines are met. You will be curious, passionate, about your clients business so as to unearth & develop business challenges into solutions that will drive our business forward. 

You will support the account executives and coordinators ensuring we deliver an excellent standard of service and that all deadlines and deliverables are met. You will be curious and passionate about your clients business so as to unearth & develop business challenges into solutions that will drive our business forward. Your remit will span across digital and traditional media, with the opportunity to grow in both areas. You must have intermediate experience in media implementation and be proficient in planning/buying all media channels.

Key Deliverables:

PEOPLE

• Organises self and junior members of the team to deliver client work that consistently meets or exceeds the clients and Wavemakers expectations in line with agency processes.
• Communicates consistently and professionally with clients and team.
• Ability to work well with others and builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal departments, investment and client teams

PARTNERS

• Runs client WIPs and follows/delegates tasks and responsibilities
• Delivers error-free work to clients on time alongside the wider Client Leadership team
• Leads some client relationships with support from AD

PRODUCT

• Runs campaigns end to end
• Follows the Wavemaker planning philosophy and process framework alongside the wider team
• Ensures quality and timely work output across the set client portfolio as directed, to specifically meet clients’ business requirements as relevant

PROFIT

• Ensures accurate billing and responsible for monthly billing to clients
• Begins an understanding of commercial requirements for key clients

Key Performance Indicators:

People

• Team feedback that true team player and delivering to work flow

Partners

• Service performance for key clients

Product

• Delivery of work on time and accurately

Profit

• Management of client billings

Personal Qualities and behavioural traits:

• Represents the company in a positive and professional manner, both internally and externally
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and consideration for others.
• Takes responsibility for personal output and productivity
• Is able to live and breathe the company values and behaviours, and bring out the best in people
• Has a hunger and ambition to succeed and demonstrate continual excellence
• Collaborates widely and wisely
• Never accepts the status quo – always looking for continued improvement
• Is a strong communicator – in content, style and editing
• Has an insatiable curiosity about people, brands and how we can connect them to each other.

Knowledge and skills

• 2+ years’ media agency experience
• Strong knowledge of the NZ media market, and a healthy interest in major Global markets
• Knowledge of the media ecosystem and how it operates

Your role in a nutshell

The Performance Director provides day-to-day leadership to the activations team, agency client service teams and our clients at WPP Media New Zealand across Digital Planning, Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social and Advertising Operations.
You will ensure on-going and timely optimization is delivered whilst constantly looking for opportunities to improve campaign performance. To ensure that we are delivering programmatic excellence for our clients. This position offers significant opportunities to engage with a rapidly evolving digital landscape and foster growth within a dynamic team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the delivery of biddable activations, supporting the Group Practices Director to develop a team that is consistently flawless in delivery & accuracy across all aspects.
Ensure adherence to best practices across key platforms (e.g. Google, Meta, TikTok) in all markets
Engage with client teams to prioritise and address opportunities in a timely manner
Assist client teams in identifying and testing new and relevant platform betas
Implement and oversee performance monitoring systems to track progress, identify risks, and formulate mitigation strategies
Be a key POC from MMD team into agency brands
Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Core Skills Required:
At least 5 years of experience in digital advertising, with a strong focus on programmatic and paid social
Advanced understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including Ad Server, DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, and ad verification tools (IAS, DV)
Expertise in planning, activating, and optimising paid social campaigns across key platforms (e.g. Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat), including audience segmentation, creative strategy, and performance analysis
Experience with campaign management tools, audience segmentation, and data visualisation platforms
Proven ability to work with SaaS platforms and automation tools, such as Trade Desk Commerce Connector or similar technologies
Proficiency in financial reporting, data analysis, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex ideas effectively

In Depth, this role will focus on

Product
Execute supply-side strategies using PubMatic, Index Exchange, and Magnite.
Identify and act on opportunities to improve supply path efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Partner with product and technology teams to advance automation, integration, and scalability in programmatic workflows.
Benchmark cost and quality internally and collaborate with audit, Group, client, and global/regional agency partners to ensure maximum value extraction and both internal and external benchmarking can be executed effectively.
Stay informed about emerging technologies, regulations, and trends in the New Zealand programmatic marketplace.

Partners
Manage supply-side relationships, including SSPs, ad networks, and publishers, ensuring alignment with campaign and client objectives
Educate and onboard publishers about software and best practices to ensure optimal use and integration
Collaborate with trading desks & agency partners to present SPO strategies that drive business value

Profitability
Oversee and optimise the programmatic sales pipeline using tools like Salesforce and Wrike.
Manage monthly financial processes, including DSP reporting (TTD, DV360), billing queries, and actualisation.
Analyse margin performance across campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
Provide financial and operational insights to inform investment strategies and innovation roadmaps.
As required, responsible for client media audits, media negotiations and billings forecasting, working hand in hand with your key stakeholders to deliver to goals and client KPI’s.

People
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of programmatic traders and specialists. This includes setting clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews and identifying training needs
Facilitate effective communication between the programmatic team and other internal departments including brand client service teams. Including proactive sharing insights, addressing challenges, and fostering strong working relationships to achieve shared business objectives

Growth & Marketing

Be a positive face of WPP Media at industry events
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to identify, collate, and showcase examples of great work from within the agency, both internally and externally
Share relevant and insightful commentary internally, for the broader agency

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Join us to lead a team at the cutting edge of media investment, where your strategies will make a real impact on global brands.

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

The Role

Location: Auckland

We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 3 days per week.

• Lead the Charge: You'll guide and inspire a talented team of investment specialists, shaping their careers and fostering a culture of success.
• Craft Killer Strategies: Develop game-changing investment strategies for top-tier clients, using your expertise to deliver market-leading solutions and innovations.
• Negotiate Like a Pro: Drive incredible value by negotiating high-stakes deals and partnerships that deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.
• Be the Trusted Advisor: Build powerful relationships and become the go-to investment expert for clients, partners, and your internal team.
• Shape the Future of Media: Champion new technologies and innovative products, keeping our agency and clients ahead of the curve in a fast-paced market.

Ideal Skills and Experience

A visionary leader with a flair for negotiation and a passion for people will excel in this dynamic and rewarding role. We’re also looking for;

• A Seasoned Negotiator: You have several years of media investment experience, with a proven track record of securing exceptional results.
• A Confident Voice: You’re a natural presenter who can command a room, lead complex conversations, and inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.
• An Inspiring Leader: You have a passion for mentoring talent and know how to manage a team's workflow to get the best out of everyone.
• Commercially Savvy: You're highly numerate, incredibly organised, and have a deep understanding of the numbers that drive success.
• A Passionate Professional: You live and breathe media and have an infectious enthusiasm that motivates everyone around you.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Our Commitment 

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.  

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants. 

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About the Role:

To support the Investment Manager and Client Service Teams to deliver gold standard implementation and trading practices.  To build trusted and influential relationships with clients, media, and agency partners. To deliver best practice client service, innovation and market leading work across both offline and digital media.  This role is responsible for efficient and correct administration procedures.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Media Booking & Administration:
• Accurately input media booking entries into the Pegasus system within 24 hours of confirmation.
• Instruct key numbers with TV networks.
• Create IMBA (Investment Media Booking Authorisation) documents, sourcing necessary specifications and contact details from media suppliers.
• Check proformas against media plans and supplier contracts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media owners.
• Attend supplier presentations and actively participate in discussions, contributing to the team's understanding of the media landscape.

Media Buying:

• Receiving campaign briefs from client service team, interpreting and interrgogating those briefs in order to brief out to media vendors within agreed SLAs
• Evaluating media owner responses and negotiating strong value/best in market pricing based on client budgets
• Preparing recommendations back to client service based on briefed objectives.

TV Buying:

• Accurate preparation of buy sheets
• Buying airtime and ensuring all campaign objectives are met within agreed tolerance thresolds.
• Adhering to budgets as per media plan and ensuring 100% accuracy of buy sheets
• Ongoing monitoring with pre and post analysis of TV campaigns

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Investment Manager for audited clients and KPI tracking
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments to gain knowledge of the media industry.
• Attend all relevant training sessions for media and finance systems
• Update timesheets on a weekly basis

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in an Investment/Trading related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with trading tools including TVMAP, ETAM, and Pegasus
• Strong relationship skills, particularly with managing media owner relationships
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Behavioural qualities:

• Passion for the Industry: A genuine enthusiasm for the media industry, and the craft of media investment.
• Empathy and Consideration: Empathetic and considerate to colleagues and clients, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Self-Responsibility: Proactive in seeking self-improvement and contributing to the company's success, as well as personal output and productivity.
• Professionalism: Always represent the company in a positive and professional manner, both internally and externally.
• Numeracy and Organization: Highly numerate and organized, with a strong ability to manage data and information effectively.

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About the Role:

To support the Associate Investment Director and Client Service Teams to deliver gold standard implementation and trading practices.  To build trusted and influential relationships with clients, media, and agency partners. To deliver best practice client service, innovation and market leading work across both offline and digital media. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Media Booking & Administration:

• Accurately input media booking entries into the Pegasus system within 24 hours of confirmation.
• Check proformas against media plans and supplier contracts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage invoice queries and ensure resolution within 5 days

• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media owners.
• Attend supplier presentations and WIP meetings, actively participating in discussions and providing updates on current or upcoming client activity

• Media Buying:

• Receiving campaign briefs from client service team, interpreting and interrgogating those briefs in order to brief out to media vendors within agreed SLAs
• Evaluating media owner responses and negotiating strong value/best in market pricing based on client budgets
• Preparing recommendations back to client service based on briefed objectives.

• TV Buying :

• CPT setting to deliver better than market pricing and/or achieve cost guarantees
• Buying airtime and ensuring all campaign objectives are met within agreed tolerance thresolds.
• Adhering to budgets as per media plan and ensuring 100% accuracy of buy sheets
• Ongoing monitoring with pre and post analysis of TV campaigns

• Audit management
• Working collaboratively with Associate Investment Director to deliver cost tracking reports as per client requirements
• Attending 3^rd party audit presentations and reviewing results, providing feedback.
• Media recommendations:

• Supporting the Associate Investment Director in preparation of annual trading approach for key clients

• Team management

• Provide training and ongoing support to any direct reports
• Conduct weekly WIPs with direct reports to manage workflow
• Conduct 6 weekly check ins
• Goal setting to hit progession KPIs

• Other Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments to gain knowledge of the media industry.
• Attend all relevant training sessions for media and finance systems
• Update timesheets on a weekly basis

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years experience in an Investment/Trading related role
• Minimum 1 year experience managing junior team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with trading tools including TVMAP, ETAM, and Pegasus
• Strong relationship skills, particularly with managing media owner relationships
• Ability to confidently communicate with and present to clients
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Behavioural qualities:

• Passion for the Industry: A genuine enthusiasm for the media industry, and the craft of media investment.
• Empathy and Consideration: Empathetic and considerate to colleagues and clients, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Self-Responsibility: Proactive in seeking self-improvement and contributing to the company's success, as well as personal output and productivity.
• Professionalism: Always represent the company in a positive and professional manner, both internally and externally.
• Numeracy and Organization: Highly numerate and organized, with a strong ability to manage data and information effectively.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Analytical Judgment: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions to inform investment decisions.

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As an Account Manager you are responsible for managing the day to day operations for your client. You will work with the client team & specialist teams in EMC to ensure the output from EMC is of a consistent high quality and that, for responses to brief, the strategic approach flows seamlessly through all facets of the brief response. You will support your Business Director / Account Director, and ensure we deliver an excellent standard of service and that deadlines are met. You will be curious, passionate, about your clients business so as to unearth & develop business challenges into solutions that will drive our business forward. 

You will support the account executives and coordinators ensuring we deliver an excellent standard of service and that all deadlines and deliverables are met. You will be curious and passionate about your clients business so as to unearth & develop business challenges into solutions that will drive our business forward. Your remit will span across digital and traditional media, with the opportunity to grow in both areas. You must have intermediate experience in media implementation and be proficient in planning/buying all media channels.

Key Deliverables:

PEOPLE

• Organises self and junior members of the team to deliver client work that consistently meets or exceeds the clients and Essencemediacom’s expectations in line with agency processes.
• Communicates consistently and professionally with clients and team.
• Ability to work well with others and builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal departments, investment and client teams

PARTNERS

• Runs client WIPs and follows/delegates tasks and responsibilities
• Delivers error-free work to clients on time alongside the wider Client Leadership team
• Leads some client relationships with support from AD/BD

PRODUCT

• Runs campaigns end to end
• Follows the Essencemediacom planning philosophy and process framework alongside the wider team
• Ensures quality and timely work output across the set client portfolio as directed, to specifically meet clients’ business requirements as relevant

PROFIT

• Ensures accurate billing and responsible for monthly billing to clients
• Begins an understanding of commercial requirements for key clients

Key Performance Indicators:

People

• Team feedback that true team player and delivering to work flow

Partners

• Service performance for key clients

Product

• Delivery of work on time and accurately

Profit

• Management of client billings

Personal Qualities and behavioural traits:

• Represents the company in a positive and professional manner, both internally and externally
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and consideration for others.
• Takes responsibility for personal output and productivity
• Is able to live and breathe the company values and behaviours, and bring out the best in people
• Has a hunger and ambition to succeed and demonstrate continual excellence
• Collaborates widely and wisely
• Never accepts the status quo – always looking for continued improvement
• Is a strong communicator – in content, style and editing
• Has an insatiable curiosity about people, brands and how we can connect them to each other.

Knowledge and skills

• 2+ years’ media agency experience
• Strong knowledge of the NZ media market, and a healthy interest in major Global markets
• Knowledge of the media ecosystem and how it operates

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Operating Executive

Unique Leadership Opportunity within a Australia or New Zealand - based Operating Company

These roles will be in Tasmania, Queensland, and Victoria.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for Operating Executives to take on high-impact leadership roles within new businesses acquired as part of Evergreen’s expansion into the ANZ Market. After successfully building the largest platform of Outsourced IT, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America, we have made our first acquisitions in ANZ, where we are excited to build a world-class services platform. Operating Executives will be responsible for driving organic EBITDA growth and recurring revenue at an operating company through active management and strategic leadership. We believe leadership talent is a key lever to a company's performance and are seeking Operating Executives to inspire the highest levels of performance, followership, and employee engagement within their company.

We primarily hire first-time CEOs into our operating companies and are seeking individuals who are ready to step up to the challenge and opportunity. The ideal candidate will be able to make difficult trade-off decisions between growth and profitability, hold teams accountable to budgets and targets, and create a winning environment of support and success.

With determination and persistence, Operating Executives should be willing to attack tough problems, skillfully analyze and identify root causes and partner with the leadership team to come up with actionable solutions that drive businesses growth.

Responsibilities:

P&L Ownership:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve financial targets, such as year-over-year monthly recurring revenue growth and year-over-year annual EBITDA growth.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for revenue growth and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong command of P&L and key levers that drive impact
• Plan and execute long-term vision that drives sustainable growth
• Financial discipline to drive growth in a cost-effective manner
• Makes effective ROI resource-based decisions

Sales and Business Development:

• Drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies, market analysis, and client relationship management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners.
• Involvement in local organizations and business development groups, such as the Chamber of Commerce.
• Continuously assess market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs to adapt and refine sales strategies.
• Experience or ability with selling and closing on new logo.
• Experience or ability to institutionalize sales & marketing and build a high-performing sales & marketing team.
• Understanding of sales funnel and KPIs that drive successful sales & marketing actions and initiatives.

People Management and Leadership:

• Experience with leading a high-performing, results-oriented team by recruiting, training, and developing team members.
• Set clear goals and expectations, provide regular feedback, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cultivate a healthy, effective team dynamic among the leadership team.
• Ability to motivate and inspire.
• Ability and willingness to delegate

Operational Excellence:

• Streamline and optimize operational processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Monitor inventory management, supply chain, and logistics to maintain product/service quality and availability.
• Implement best practices and maintain a focus on quality control.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Data-driven approach to prioritization of growth efforts. Sets goals and follows through with them
• Understand, prioritize, and execute on key growth levers: new customers, retention, pricing, cross-sell/up-sell
• Grounds decisions in data or evidence
• Appetite to create and exceed metrics

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Has a track record of achieving revenue generation targets on a limited budget, with a specific focus on new logo revenue
• Strong background in people management, including hiring, firing, training, and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budgeting, and P&L responsibility.
• Resourceful and scrappy; willing to roll up sleeves to dig into large strategic challenges as well as day-to-day, unexpected crises
• Proven experience in an SMB general management or senior leadership role is a plus. Experience in an MSP or SaaS business is also a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology and data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.