The Geelong Independent and Ocean Grove Voice are looking for new staff members to join the team.
With a strong community presence and a warm, welcoming work environment, the Indy and the Voice are now taking applications for new sales executive staff.
Whether you are a recent university graduate or experienced ad rep, excellent people skills are required for the role, as staff will be liaising daily with clients face-to-face, over the phone and via email.
To be successful in this role, applicants must be able to work autonomously and independently but also thrive in a team environment. With a base salary and ability to work towards commission, successful applicants will need to be able to achieve multiple KPIs, in both print and digital areas.
Media and advertising veteran Jodie Pitfield is a well-regarded and much-loved sales executive at the Geelong Indy. It’s no coincidence that she started with the Indy on February 14 this year, as her love affair with her local community and its residents is as strong as ever.
“There’s a real community feel to the Geelong Independent with strong reader loyalty towards the paper,” Jodie says.
“I love how there’s versatility to cross-promote our other publications – the Ocean Grove Voice, Geelong Coast Kids, and Geelong Coast Home and Lifestyle magazines.”
“We always feel supported across the entire group in Melbourne, and I love being able to pick up the phone or email a colleague for support or ideas.”
With a strong background in news and communications, Ocean Grove Voice sales executive Jack Stoney is proud of his workplace’s community values.
“As a local to the area, it’s really nice to see how close-knit residents are and how they can really come together to support each other,” Jack says.
“The Voice is all about telling the locals about local events and goings on in and around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.”
Having worked for the business for six years, Jack is proudly involved with the community and local sport around the area.
“Even though I work for the paper, I love reading the sports section for updates about local clubs and matches – it’s great for morale,” Jack says.
Experience in the industry or field isn’t a prerequisite, but the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, work to deadlines and maintain discipline will fare exceptionally well for sales executives. Applicants must also have their driver’s license and reliable vehicle as well as effective written and oral communication skills.
For more information on the role or to apply, email Star Weekly’s group advertising sales manager, Mandy Clark, at mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au.
