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COLLENE WRIGHT

Albert Park

Summary

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Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Commercial

Motion Publishing (The New Daily)
12.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the commercial success of The New Daily, including department structure design, roles, recruitment, developing B2B brand positioning, GTM strategy development, design and implementation of the monetisation model
  • Delivered 70% revenue growth overall, 110% increase for direct (25% audience decline for same period,) Appointment and retention of a high calibre team Influence beyond remit: digital transformation initiatives and strategies: data led decision making, 1PD strategy, Digital Marketing Manager role, Vertical Productisation, key stakeholder for website relaunch, Solstice/Motion Publishing organisation integration project Course completion: Google News Initiative + FT Strategies: Digital Business Models (business transformation) 8-week intensive programme, 2023

Melbourne Sales Director

Spotify
04.2017 - 02.2019
  • Increased Victorian market revenue 127% YOY, compared to national average of 97% Increased market share by 4 percentage points

Commercial Manager

Adshel
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Identified as 'talent' in the business, with 'general manager potential' Asked to form part of a team to build the future Adshel Commercial department during a critical time in the business, being the incumbent of a significant number of tenders up for pitch responsibilities included strategy development and relationship management with Adshel's largest lease partners Appointed to tender bid team by the Chief Commercial Officer/CEO

State Sales Manager

Adshel
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Promoted to lead the Victorian Sales team Strong focus on fostering a collaborative, authentic and trusting team culture Identified and crafted an initiative to take share from a major competitor, called Shine Brighter
  • The initiative was adopted nationally, included a major trade marketing campaign, credited with arresting decline in classic poster format Created a new role for the Victorian team, Business Development Manager, which generated an additional $2M in revenue in the period September 2015-2016 Selected to be part of the Goldsmith Project team, a functional review of the Sales and Marketing department Selected to be part of the Enrich project team aimed at identifying business needs and uncovering sales workflow pressure points

Deputy State Sales Manager

Adshel
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Promoted due to strong performance of previous 12 months with additional responsibilities across entire Victorian market Key additional responsibilities include strategy and day to day management, second in charge of Victorian team of 12 staff Selected to be involved in national projects including an active role in the national GTM strategy for the successful launch of Adshel Live, the world's largest digital out of home street furniture network Over achieved on annual state target of $38M Increased SMI share by 2% Identified opportunity to partner with Roy Morgan Helix, resulting in increased revenue nationally and a change to how clients buy Adshel

Group Sales Manager

Adshel
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for the Victorian Sales team of 6 Day-to-day management of the team including territory planning, WIP's, market coverage Working closely with the Victorian State Sales Manager to develop and refine strategies to achieve targets, increase share and maximise market potential

Victorian Sales Manager

Publisher's Internationale
09.2009 - 08.2013
  • Key responsibilities include team management, winning new business and becoming an International media partner to clients, planning and buying media off-shore Grew revenue by 90%

Group Sales Manager

APN Outdoor
08.2006 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for media agencies including Initiative, Universal McCann, Maxus, ZenithOptimedia Developed a high performing team of four and implemented planning tools Won 80% share of large format outdoor business from client base
  • Increased group sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing initiatives and leading a high-performing sales team.

Earlier Roles

NOVA, Next Media, News Limited
02.1995 - 06.2006

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Education

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Media studies -

Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC
01.1995

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Management
  • Negotiation
  • Customer Retention

Profile

23 years media industry experience, 15 years leading high performing teams within the media industry, Exceptional record in driving commercial success of media organisations across digital, OOH, radio and print. Core strengths in business transformation, change making opportunity identification, problem solving, financial KPI setting and measurement. Strong ability to attract and retain high calibre team members. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills., Di style (Dominance, Influence) with pioneering, commanding and energising approaches, Core interests: enterprising, people service and creative orientation, The Creator, Significant revenue growth of streaming, Successful management of a $40M portfolio, Launch of a global fundraising initiative, committing $3.6M to scientific research, Spotify, Adshel, News Limited, NOVA Ent, Developed Insight led GTM approach resulting in significant new business wins from over 12 top 100 advertisers, Partnered with some of Australia's largest media agency groups to assist in the development of their audio strategy, Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans and initiatives to achieve company goals

Other

  • Curzon Street Children's Centre, Committee of Management, Fundraising Sub-Committee, 2011, 2013
  • Cure MDS (formerly 401 Project), Co-Founder, 2011, Current, Launching a global fundraising initiative to raise funds for scientific research to cure MECP2 duplication syndrome. Over $3M raised, 5 projects funded, a research breakthrough in 2015 reversing the disease, in-patient clinical trials to commence globally in 2024 by IONIS pharmaceutical company
  • Van Wright Foundation, Founder, 2012, Current, Launched the only Australia charity for MECP2 duplication syndrome. To date, we have raised over $650K, 100% of which has been donated to research. The Australian media industry has been instrumental to the success of Van Wright Foundation.

Timeline

Head of Commercial

Motion Publishing (The New Daily)
12.2019 - Current

Melbourne Sales Director

Spotify
04.2017 - 02.2019

Commercial Manager

Adshel
11.2016 - 04.2017

State Sales Manager

Adshel
08.2015 - 10.2016

Deputy State Sales Manager

Adshel
08.2014 - 08.2015

Group Sales Manager

Adshel
08.2013 - 08.2014

Victorian Sales Manager

Publisher's Internationale
09.2009 - 08.2013

Group Sales Manager

APN Outdoor
08.2006 - 01.2009

Earlier Roles

NOVA, Next Media, News Limited
02.1995 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Media studies -

Swinburne University
COLLENE WRIGHT