Assistant Manager - Ad Sales, SMB, Sports

* Department, Level ​

Assistant Manager - Fontline Sales

* Location

Mumbai

* Work type

Fulltime

* Job Summary

This role focuses on achieving revenue and growth targets for JioStar advertisers in the assigned category. As an Assistant Manager you will be part a team of front liners, while building strong relationships with advertisers and agencies, and delivers customized solutions across JioStar extensive digital platforms. The role also expands JioStar client base and strengthens its position as the go-to partner for innovative advertising solutions.

* Key Responsibilities

• This is a individual contributor role where you will own the revenue targets for key accounts within the GCS Business in a specific industry. The focus will be on maximizing revenue potential and positioning JioStar.
• You will be Jiostar’s ambassador in the market for the accounts you own.
• You will be expected to understand India’s digital ecosystem, stay abreast with industry trends and innovations along with establishing and demonstrating an understanding of JioStar’s ad solutions and capabilities
• You will be expected to maintain a healthy sales pipeline on a regular basis; be proactive in highlighting any roadblocks and maintain high standards in sales processes
• You will be expected to manage all stakeholder relationships end to end with minimum supervision
• You will also be focusing on deeper client interactions to drive case studies, client interviews, executing joint business plans & maintaining monthly run rates etc.
• You will work closely with the cross functional ads revenue team for the conceptualization & execution of all deals for your accounts

* Skills & Attributes for success

Understanding Key account management principles/consultative selling Should be both a category & a brand builder with a strong ability to drive and achieve sales targets. Excellent interpersonal &communication skills. Comfort to use data and analytics while building on client conversations at deal level. Ability to leverage relationships, build a strong network, and have effective negotiations, and utilizing these to drive new business. Persistence to drive sales from exploration to deal closures.

* Preferred Education & Experience

Preferably Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years in a fast-paced industry; with solid understanding of digital landscape.

* About Us

​​Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, Jiostar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and steaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.