Retail Merchandiser
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What you'll do
- Visit retailers working to a call cycle targeting metropolitan areas, with seasonal visits to regional areas.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key retailers, distributors, and hotel partners.
- Optimise product displays, branding, and signage to drive sales and boost visibility.
- Proactively target and secure new business opportunities through direct sales outreach.
- Act as a primary point of contact for the Circulation team.
- Liaise with logistics contractors to resolve operational and delivery issues promptly.
What they're looking for
- Prior experience in retail, merchandising, sales, or customer service environments.
- Strong understanding of retail operations and territory planning.
- High self-motivation with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Dedicated customer focus combined with effective negotiation skills.
- A current, valid Australian driver's licence.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with CRM platforms (such as Salesforce) is advantageous.
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Full description from employer
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
Nine Publishing is the home of Australia’s premier news destinations, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review, Brisbane Times, WAtoday, and nine.com.au. Our strategy is centered around creating exceptional content, distributing it broadly, and connecting audiences and advertisers across news, lifestyle, sport, and entertainment. Join us to engage audiences nationwide and accelerate your media career.
The Retail Merchandiser is responsible for driving sales of our newspapers through the newsagent, supermarket, retail, distributor and accommodation channels. You will build and maintain strong relationships and provide a high level of customer support to existing accounts to maximise retail sales of Nine publications, as well as actively seeking new business opportunities.
Day to day you will:
Visit retailers working to a call cycle targeting metropolitan areas, with seasonal visits to regional areas.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key retailers, distributors, and hotel partners.
Optimise product displays, branding, and signage to drive sales and boost visibility.
Proactively target and secure new business opportunities through direct sales outreach.
Act as a primary point of contact for the Circulation team.
Liaise with logistics contractors to resolve operational and delivery issues promptly.
Please note you will be required to have a current and valid Australian Drivers licence for this position. A company vehicle will be provided to support you in performing this role.
What you'll bring:
Prior experience in retail, merchandising, sales, or customer service environments.
Strong understanding of retail operations and territory planning.
High self-motivation with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Dedicated customer focus combined with effective negotiation skills.
A current, valid Australian driver's licence.
Familiarity with CRM platforms (such as Salesforce) is advantageous.
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.
Our employee benefits include:
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.
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