Account Executive - Telstra

Location
Sydney NSW
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Parental leave
 
Full job description
Join the Telstra team for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia's most iconic and respected brands. As part of the award-winning +61 agency collective (Bear Meets Eagle on Fire, TBWA, and OMD), you'll collaborate closely with creative and connections teams to help shape campaigns from the ground up. This is more than just a role, it's your chance to gain exposure across the full marketing journey, develop your strategic and creative skills, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team culture that champions career growth.

As Account Executive you will play an important role in the delivery of our Performance with Integrity ambition across your client group. You will work with other members of your team in the creation of market leading ideas for your clients.

What you'll be doing:

Work with Account Teams, Specialist Business Units and Strategists to create the Media idea
Assess all communication options via use of all media research tools
Collate data to enable your team to deliver detailed recommendations of the proposed communication strategy
Complete competitive data analysis and uncover innovative insights
Collaborate with and share information with the creative agency partners when required
Build professional and trusted relationships with your clients
Manage relationships with all stakeholders internal and external
Respond to clients requests in a timely manner
Grow knowledge of key media tools and systems to assist with best in class plans and trading delivery
What you'll need:

Strong planning skills across key media channels
Ability to build strong professional relationships with clients
High-level presentation skills (both written and verbal)
Organisational skills - the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proactive approach to all tasks and compliance to deadlines
Demonstrate a passion to do great, innovative work and inspire others
Ability to coach and develop junior team members
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Demonstrated experience within a media agency environment
What's in it for you?

Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role
Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
We encourage and fully support flexible working
Parental leave
Fun social events - Annual ski trips
A little bit about us...

We are a proud part of the OMD global network, the world's leading marketing and communications agency. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff.

Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia's largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including:

Great Place to Work | Platinum Status: Top 50 for 15 consecutive years (2009-2026)

B&T | Media Agency of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021, Culture 2020

B&T Women in Media | Employer of the Year 2019 & 2020

Adnews | Media Agency of the Year 2020, Overall Agency of the Year 2020

Mumbrella | Media Agency of the Decade 2009 - 2019, Culture 2019

Adweek | Global Media Agency of the Year 2019 & 2020

Next steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

If you've got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact the Talent team. We'd love to hear from you.