Trading Analyst

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Work type: Full-time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Sales

The Opportunity 

As a Trading Analyst, you will play a strategic role in delivering sustainable growth for Seven Network. You will be responsible for the provision of analysis, insights, trading, yield management, forecasting and policy decisions to assist senior management and sales staff to optimise revenue. 

In this role you will be based in Sydney and reporting to the Revenue Operations and Trading Manager. Your day to day will include:

  • Trading – Working closely with Head of Trading, Head of Sales Operations, National Sales Directors, CRO, National Sales Director and Trading Managers to communicate and support the National Sales team on our Trading strategy.
  • Project work – developing and implementing projects and manage the internal and external communication of these projects.
  • Yield Management - Driving best practice across the SWM business on yield and inventory management including utilisation of best-in-class platforms, systems, and processes.
  • Inventory Optimisation – Identifying underperforming assets across the ecosystem and provide insights and potential solutions to increase revenue.
  • Reporting – providing accurate, insightful, up-to-date reports to line Manager and Senior Management within SWM and external stakeholders.
  • Forecasting – Monitoring, reportig and interpreting sales revenue, demand, and forecast information to support the development of appropriate sales strategies and policies.
  • Market Understanding - Maintaining a broad up-to-date knowledge of economic conditions, both locally and globally, that may impact Seven’s revenue management.
  • Revenue Solutions – Working closely with Commercial Inventory Management and team members to find business solutions that maximise revenue and yield outcomes.

About You: 

You are a strong persuasive communicator, have advanced data analysis skills and thrives in a dynamic environment. You also ideally have:

  • Previous advertising/sales/marketing/analytical management and/or media buying experience.
  • Intermediate data analysis and excel modelling skills.
  • Honed interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written contexts.
  • Sharp attention to detail - ensures precise processing of data for accurate forecasting and assessment.
  • Strategic decision-making lens - makes decisions based on objective data analysis to enhance sales outcomes and revenue.
  • Ability to identify economic trends for effective revenue forecasting and recommendations, while presenting insights to sales teams and stakeholders.
  • Accountability – take accountability for Revenue Management function & report deviations from expected results in a timely and proactive manner. 

 Why Seven Network?

We’re looking for people like you to join on our mission to be the most connected news, sport and entertainment brand in Australia. Seven Network is where you can come to make a difference – in your career, in our company and in the lives of 19 million Australians that we reach each month.

At the heart of our culture is the belief that creativity thrives on connection and collaboration – it's where the magic happens. Our offices across the country buzz with energy and inspiring interactions that can transform to magic on screen.

Some of our perks:

Recognition and Rewards programs:

  • Our peer nominated “Moments that move us” program recognises and rewards our people who shine bright by living our values every day.
  • Our 7Perks exclusive benefits platform provides discounts to over 500 retailers.

Time to manage life events:

  • Community Volunteering, Domestic and Family Violence Leave, Compassionate leave, Personal and Annual leave.
  • Fertility leave: Up to 5 days paid per year.
  • Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks for the Primary Carer (dependent on service) and up to 3 weeks for the Secondary Carer (dependent on service).

Total wellbeing approach:

  • Nutritional, Exercise, Financial, Legal and Emotional wellbeing support via our EAP, Health and Wellbeing programs, and bespoke onsite events.

Learn your own way:

  • Own your learning by accessing our Leading@SWM and Accelerate@SWM programs. Decide what and when you learn with a mix of just in time online learning and facilitated programs.
  • Be mentored by the best in the business as part of our SPARK Mentoring program.

Better Together 

Our “Better Together” Employee Advocacy Groups drive diversity, and inclusion efforts across the company ensuring that Seven is an authentic workplace where everybody belongs. We’re proud to be Australia’s first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and partners with UN Women. In 2023 we launched our RAP as our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations communities and providing education and meaningful accountability for Seven and our people.

Our Values 

Our values are our compass. They serve as our roadmap to lead us not just to deliver great work but help to shape everything we do.

Your Professional Adventure Awaits...

Ready to embark on your career adventure? Apply now and become an integral part of shaping the future of Australian media!

The Seven Network is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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