Ashleigh Columbus Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne

Built up my client base from scratch.Managed key accounts including;- major agency business- trade expos including the BIAV & CTIAV shows- government departments from various states• Using direct sales techniques, predominately over the phone with occasional client visits.• In conjunction with the Sales Manager, develop long term marketing plans and initiatives for the station and involvement in sponsorship opportunities. • Provide a detailed handover to the Production Team including briefs and involvement throughout the entire process.

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director of XL Marketing I was in charge of the day to day running of the administration side of the business.From dealing with Independant Contractor needs, processing paperwork and all aspects of recruiting new IC's including placing commercials, screening prospective contractors and setting up the training day collateral.

Surfers Paradise

Assist the Sales Manager and Account Managers in a Personal Assistant roleProvide the Sales Manager with reporting on the Account Mangers sales progressWork closely with the Client Service Manager to organise Client Service Events Account Manager for my own small client listLiaise with clients on creative and advertising schedules as requiredCover reception when required

Wrote proposals that incorporated advertising spots, on air promotions and online components to assist Account Managers in selling client promotionsPrepared post analysis documents.Would often attend client meetings to sell ideas and conceptsBecame effective at managing relationships between Sales, Programming & OnlineWorked part time doing promotions for various radio stations within our group on the weekends

Bachelor Of Broadcast Communications, Radio

Major in Sales & Promotions. Sales Manager of Splat 96 one

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