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Sandra Evans is listed as Contractor - Self Employed at Collabor8 Ltd, based in Auckland, New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Sandra Evans.
Sandra Evans previously worked as Group Sales Manager at New Zealand Media And Entertainment and Senior National Account Manager at The Radio Network. Sandra Evans studied at Takapuna Grammar School..
I'm looking for a full or part time career opportunity within an Advertising Agency or Media Company as an Account Director or Media Planner/Buyer. Strategic application is important to me in a new role.Develops long-term business relationships with clients.Used to dealing with the decision-makers - CEO’s, Managing Directors, Business Owners and Company Managers. Adept organiser, fitting in well with a team, always willing to go the extra mile to achieve targets.Quick to take advantage of market openings, competitor failings, business development opportunities.Full awareness of the media industry – campaign effectiveness – involved in campaign planning for NZ big business and large corporate accounts and SME's.Skilled in strategic planning, media placement, and positioning campaigns through a full understanding of client needs.Extensive experience in client service – gaining an ability to relate quickly and easily to people from all backgrounds, understand needs and provide answers and direction.Creative and innovative, able to think and act beyond the bounds of four office walls.Vibrant, open, cheerful personality, underlined by recognised professionalism and dedication.Very high personal standards, with a maturity gained from a vital balance between work and personal life.EXPERIENCE SUMMARYOver 26 years experience in media account management, creative concepts, sales, high achiever used to dealing with top-level business decision makers.Astute businesswoman, gained from self-employment and positions requiring personal motivation, detailed planning and correct decision-making.Extensive training in sales, marketing, media planning and business operations. Strong background in retail sales and store operations.
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Auckland, New Zealand
Account management.Media strategy and planning.Creative strategy.Media placement.Specialised project collaboration.Business and product launch's to market.Media sales.Product sales through contact data base.Media negotiations.Networking.
Auckland, New Zealand
APN News & Media NZ Limited - now know as New Zealand Media and Entertainment.Account Management of the NZ Herald’s largest direct booking retail accounts including Foodstuffs, Harvey Norman, The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, JB HiFi, TSB Bank, Danske Mobler, Kitchen Things, Furniture City and Smith & Caughey’s.Responsible for sales into the main daily papers, the New Zealand Herald, Herald on Sunday, APN Regional Newspapers and newspaper magazines including Viva and Canvas etc. With the addition of digital media - NZ Herald on line and title websites such as Viva on line etc.Managing each account on a daily basis my role also included the following:Prospecting for new businessIncreasing revenue spend from existing clients through daily communicationInternal planning of new revenue-generating concepts and publications for existing and new clientsMedia planning and recommendationsNew ideas & concepts to drive direct response businessPresentation of advertising campaigns and new conceptsPresentation of campaign extensionsPricing and negotiationIn the first 9 months I achieved a 25% revenue increase across the allocated account list for the NZ Herald and Herald on Sunday. One account in particular was taken from a $90k annual spend to $2M within 12 months. This was achieved by understanding their business strategy - presenting constant new ideas - following up on results achieved in the press each day and building a strong relationship with the business decision maker and his team. The account is currently extremely active and this has also increased revenue spend in the category by creating competition in this market sector.In addition to my main roll I worked as the Sales Manager for the NZ Herald Business Report Series 10 sector specific in-depth reports published within the NZ Herald and live on the NZH.co.nz.Reports including Mood of the Boardroom and The Deloitte Top 200 annual business awards.
Auckland, New Zealand
Achievements includedConstantly exceeding target sales levelsAnalysis of the client base, expanding business from current clients through constant contact &presentation of innovative campaignsGaining new business through cold calling, targeting potential advertisers by recognising trends and referral recommendationsGuidance of clients in media placement, from analysis of their business and current media strategiesDeveloping a new national database of direct clientsMy key responsibilities were:Liaising with clients, advertising agencies, creatives, voice talent and technical production staffProviding clients with honest, informed, professional advice on campaign planningAccurate media production and placement, often in conjunction with print, direct mail and televisionProviding input for sales initiatives, station formats and strategic marketing actionsAn additional aspect of my portfolio was the concurrent management of arts sponsorship accounts including NZ Symphony Orchestra (6 yrs), Auckland Theatre Company (14 yrs), The Edge (10 yrs)In a swamped New Zealand radio market, sales success was achieved through effective client contact and service, and an ability to match advertiser needs with innovative result-gaining campaigns.
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Sandra Evans works for Collabor8 Ltd.
Sandra Evans is listed as Contractor - Self Employed at Collabor8 Ltd.
Sandra Evans is based in Auckland, New Zealand while working with Collabor8 Ltd.
Sandra Evans has worked for Collabor8 Ltd, New Zealand Media And Entertainment, and The Radio Network.
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Sandra Evans studied at Takapuna Grammar School..
Sandra Evans is listed with skills including Media Planning, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Media, Business Development, Management, Sales, and Account Management.
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