Yield & Inventory Manager

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Yield & Inventory Manager, based in our Sydney sales office, who has the business acumen to drive innovative and considered strategy to support Nine’s sales teams nationally. .

The Commerce team is the operational support team within the Nine Advertising Sales division. Commerce provides Sales team support through working with Sales leadership to define business goals, providing insights and data-led strategies. This role focuses on our Metro TV and Broadcast Video On Demand (BVOD) space.

Day to day you will:

• Develop and implement Sales inventory strategy for Nine's Total Television Teams, across Metro Television and 9Now BVOD trading. 
• Partner with our sales team to maximise revenue by providing trading guidance, packaging & added value guidelines, embodying a customer service excellence mentality
• Drive revenue through insights, strategic planning, innovation and thought leadership
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and have the ability to adjust your communication style in line with your audience
• Articulate revenue strategies when working with commercial and sales teams
• Oversee creation & management of key inventory & revenue reporting across Nine’s business
• Drive best practice & system expertise across our revenue, inventory tools and system
• Manage a team of specialists across Metro Television and Digital Video (9Now) channels
• Be a liaison and subject matter expert on TTV trading methodologies and commercial modelling
• Ad hoc project work as required

Qualifications

• Proven experience media / advertising experience
• Pricing, yield and inventory management experience
• Experience in leading a team
• Strong excel skills
• Analytical skills that can be weaponized in real world scenarios
• A strong understanding of the media industry marketplace, especially Digital

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

• Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success. 
• Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
• Offices in the heart of North Sydney – within our building are our news and filming studios where all the action happens - plus views of the Harbour!
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription 

More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.