The New Media industry has seen huge growth over the last 2 years and now offers graduates some of the most exciting and lucrative careers in Australia. Excellent salaries are further enhanced by a good benefits package including commission-based earnings, bonuses, lunch allowances, health insurance and a company car. What it involves The role will incorporate both generating new clients and managing existing accounts thus requiring both business development and account management skills. This type of work includes generating prospective clients; organizing client visits, demonstrating service to clients; establishing new business opportunities; offering tailor made solutions, maintaining effective relationships with existing clients; writing proposals; negotiating contracts. The promotional prospects depend on the individual, however progression can be rapid due to the nature of how quickly these companies grow.  Promotions into senior roles, marketing or management is common.   What's required Most degree subjects are acceptable for entry into the profession. Potential employees must have maturity, confidence, perseverance, patience, excellent interpersonal skills and should be commercially aware. IT, numerical and foreign language abilities can be useful. The ideal candidate will be a forward thinker, adaptable and proactive to developing market trends.  You will need to have a passion for the web and understand the advantages of web based advertising over traditional advertising channels.